New research has shown that Sydney supermarket shoppers are using more new plastic bags than those in other major cities, including Melbourne, London and Hong Kong. The investigation, by Australian and overseas journalism students, highlighted that most consumers were yet to act on the issue despite surveys suggesting shoppers would look to reduce their plastic bag use. Sydney surprise A Sydney survey of more than 4000 customers by UTS journalism students found that 79 per cent of shoppers still... ...Read more »

Lagardère Services Asia Pacific has teamed with Belgian Chocolatier Godiva to open its first boutique store in Sydney airport as part of the A$500 million dollar upgrade of Australia’s main international gateway. The leader in the premium confectionery category, with more than 450 boutiques and shops worldwide, is set to launch the boutique in October 2009, and will be positioned alongside other luxury branded stores in the Forum area of the Terminal. Luc Mansion, Lagardère Services Asia... ...Read more »

The City of Sydney is looking for the best of the best in small and medium businesses and is now calling for nominations for the 2008 City of Sydney Business Awards.Small and medium businesses have contributed to the City’s 50 per cent growth in economic activity over the past decade and helped secure employment for more than 210,000 workers. “With more than 20,000 small and medium businesses operating in the Local Government Area, the City of Sydney is committed to supporting businesses... ...Read more »