Australian Competition Policy Review panel issues draft recommendations A comprehensive review of Australia’s competition laws and policies has been welcomed by industry bodies as ‘the most significant’...

Coles to focus on ‘value and quality’ Australian supermarket group Coles has said Australian consumers have remained ‘value-conscious’, and that the supermarket group will continue its focus on...

ACCC empowered by Competition and Consumer Act amendment The Coalition Government has passed legislation in the Senate that gives the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) the power to...

Coles announces plans to cut almost 440 jobs from Melbourne head office Supermarket giant Coles has confirmed today that it plans to cut almost 440 jobs in its Melbourne head office in an effort to further...

‘Australian made’ reaches South Australia The Australian Made Campaign, the not-for-profit organisation that administers and promotes Australia’s country-of-origin certification trade mark,...

Retail Food Group supplements record profit with acquisitions Australia’s largest multi-brand retail food franchisor and leading wholesale coffee roaster, Retail Food Group Limited (RFG) has announced...

Woolworths annual financial results released Retail giant Woolworths has reported net profits of $2.45 billion for the year to June 30 2014, up from $2.26 billion a year earlier. The profit gains of 8.5...

7-Eleven Australia appoints new Deputy Chairman Australian convenience store company 7-Eleven Stores Pty Ltd (7-Eleven Stores) has appointed Michael Smith (FAICD DLitt) as its new Deputy Chairman. Mr Smith...

ASIC takes action against ALDI on credit card and contactless payment surcharges German supermarket group ALDI has undertaken to improve signage and other point-of-sale communication about the disclosure...

Australian Government issues paper seeking submissions on Supermarkets Suppliers Code of Conduct before 12 September 2014 The Australian Government has released a consultation paper, ‘Improving Commercial...