In its submission to the Productivity Commission’s inquiry into paid maternity, paternity and parental leave, peak industry body the Australian Retailers Association (ARA) has maintained the issue...

A wave of ‘green’ supermarkets is set to hit Australia as supermarkets begin to tackle alarming emission rates. The concept, which follows similar commitments by European supermarkets, primarily...

National Foods Limited (NF) and Warrnambool Cheese and Butter Factory Company Holdings Ltd (WCB) yesterday announced their joint interest in pursuing an acquisition of Dairy Farmers. Although, their interest...

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) yesterday issued a Statement of Issues on the proposed acquisition of the Karabar Supabarn supermarket by Woolworths Limited.Woolworths proposed...

The ‘chain of responsibility’ could be about to become more stringent, with new laws to be introduced in NSW to crackdown on companies setting unrealistic deadlines. If the legislation is passed,...

Food poisoning outbreaks and the range of preventative measures will be the focus of a major food crisis management conference in Sydney, Primary Industries Minister Ian Macdonald said today.The ‘Issues...

The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) has decided to recognise retail excellence via the establishment of the Australian Retailer of the Year awards.The nominees have already been announced for this...

The ACCC Grocery Price Inquiry held it’s last planned public hearing in Melbourne yesterday, with Metcash the final company to be put under the spotlight. Metcash, Australia’s largest wholesaler,...

The official cash rate has been kept at 7.25% by the Reserve Bank of Australia. The Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI), Australia’s largest business organisation, has supported the...

Australia’s largest wholesaler, Metcash Limited, has posted an 18.4 per cent rise in net profit in the year to 30 April 2008. Fresh produce sales and their distribution business provided the impetus...