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Analysis: Welcome to the new grocery
The pandemic has initiated many changes in the sector and accelerated others. Here’s a look at what’s new and what might...
How ‘third-way’ thinking has helped Aldi cement its place in customers’ lives
While Australian consumers see supermarket stalwarts Coles and Woolies as agile yet old-school, Aldi comes across as mor...
Good. Different? Aldi follows rivals on self-service and e-commerce
Aldi Australia is rolling out self-service technology to select stores in NSW and taking its first steps in e-commerce.
Woolworths, Big W, Endeavour introduce paid gender affirmation leave
The Woolworths Group in Australia and New Zealand extends support for transgender and gender diverse employees.
Behind Ritchie’s ‘lean and mean’ approach to online grocery
After recently launching an app-based loyalty program, Ritchies Supermarkets CEO Fred Harrison is finally planning entry...
How WA retailers reacted to snap lockdown
A year on from Australia’s first Covid outbreak, retailers are better equipped to deal with sudden lockdowns but many fe...
Supermarkets, watch out. The gig economy is coming for your online shoppers
Southeast Asian ride-hailing company Grab is taking on grocery retailers with the launch of a delivery-only supermarket....
Going old-school: Why Woolies is shifting its focus to neighbourhoods
The new store concept from the grocery giant has a focus on local communities and offering experiential retail.
VIDEO: How Countdown supported staff through pandemic
Countdown's internal communications manager, Daniel Chasemore, on empowering leaders to have important conversations abo...
Harris Farm Markets reveals Australian expansion plans
Co-CEO Tristan Harris talks Take Two of Harris Farm’s expansion plan.
Aldi under pressure as Coles bumps pay
Coles joins Woolies in raising its minimum wage, as Aldi workers are advised to vote 'no' on latest pay agreement.
Woolies CEO concerned Vic restrictions will impact Christmas supply
Restrictions in Victoria could impact the distribution of groceries to supermarkets and result in further shortages over...
Mini supermarkets take us back to the future
Small-format supermarkets can give new life to our suburban streets.
Supermarkets: An unlikely love story
Australian consumers haven't had a lot of loyalty when it comes to where they buy their groceries, but that might be cha...
How COVID-19 has permanently changed our supermarkets
The rise of micro DCs and social distancing in stores are likely to be lasting changes.
How supermarkets are winning hearts and minds
It could be said that prior to coronavirus, there wasn't a lot of love or loyalty for Australia's major supermarkets.
Supermarkets limit number of shoppers to promote social distancing
Australia’s biggest supermarkets introduce measures to control the number of shoppers in store.
SA supermarket trading hours extended
The temporary trade times will begin on March 21 and run until April 19.
Supermarkets report panic buying over coronavirus fears
Both Coles and Woolworths report increased demand for certain household items and pantry staples.
Customers more satisfied with local supermarkets: Choice
Locally produced goods and ease of parking push smaller chains ahead.
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