Companies planning to launch American food brands into the unique Australian market could be doomed to failure, a franchising expert has warned. Stan Gordon, Managing Director of Melbourne-based Franchised...

Retail industry body the Australian Retailers Association (ARA) said that after a year of patchy growth, retailers were optimistic of a ‘fair’ 2009 Christmas period with an expected year-on-year...

The latest ABS retail trade figures show that sales in October rose 0.3%, seasonally adjusted, with Cafes, Restaurants & Takeaway Food Services (+1.1%) the second best performing sector. The news caps...

UK retailer Marks and Spencer is to begin clearly labelling dairy products with their country of origin from January. The retailer claimed that it will become the first major chain in the UK to clearly...

The passing of the Food Amendment (Beef Labelling) Bill 2009 will help address consumer concerns about meat quality, NSW Minister for Primary Industries Tony Kelly claimed today. Minister Kelly said the...

The possibility of conservative festive season spending will not have an impact on the food industry, according to market researchers IBISWorld, with supermarkets expected to be among the biggest winners. IBISWorld...

ASX-listed Retail Food Group has told shareholders that they expect a 10-15% increase in profit for the first half, while expansion activity continues apace with a deal to acquire a Donut King competitor...

Global convenience retailer 7-Eleven is looking to continue their private label push with the creation of a new position –  senior product director for private label products. Tom Gerrity, who has...

Around 78% of people are spending the same or more on food and groceries, according to a global report from Deloitte, while the majority insist changes to their shopping habits are permanent. The report...

The Federal Government is moving with states and territories to ensure planning laws do not “unjustifiably restrict competition in grocery retailing”, Competition Minister Dr Craig Emerson...