Melbourne’s already exciting and diverse food retail sector is about to be boosted with the development of a number of new retail centres. The three new developments in and around the CBD are set...

The Shopping Centre Council of Australia has refuted claims that Australia’s planning laws are to blame for high grocery prices. The argument comes following the announcement last month by the Government...

New food products are being released at record rates but retail sales are not reflecting similar growth. The new product number increases have been led by company responses to changes in consumer preferences,...

The Productivity Commission’s report into Australia’s consumer policy framework, initiated due to concerns over a lack of harmony between state and federal legislation and also to empower consumers,...

Australian food industry professionals will be monitoring with interest the outcome of new US laws which have outraged food retailers. The New York City Health Department has begun enforcing new legislation...

With research suggesting that over 50% of Australians are accessing the internet before they make a purchase, the importance of the internet for businesses large and small cannot be understated. While...

Pizza Hut, the world’s largest pizza company, have recently implemented a new online ordering system dubbed the “virtual waiter” to enhance their online ordering capabilities. The upgrade...

As economic issues continue to worry consumers the need for retailers to think ahead becomes even more pivotal. Food prices are rising, fuel is reaching record highs and interest rates are starting to...

The Reserve Bank of Australia have left the cash rate unchanged at 7.25% despite inflation being at decade highs. The RBA Board made the decision at their monthly meeting, which was held in Sydney this...

New technology is now able to provide businesses with a means to link their loyalty programs to a customer’s debit or credit card. Customers, after registering their credit/debit card, can simply...