IGA supermarkets in Victoria have raised $4,999,590 in funds this year through its IGA Community Chest and associated programs.  These much needed funds will benefit three charities, not-for-profit organisations...

Australian grocery wholesaler Metcash has booked a rise in first-half underlying earnings, but cautioned it may not be able to hit its full-year targets. Metcash said the continuation of the “extremely...

French supermarket giant Carrefour announced yesterday that it is testing two new convenience store concepts in France, including Carrefour City Café – a combination supermarket and food hall. Carrefour...

Scan2List has recently announced the launch of their iPhone application into the Australian Market. Scan2List is a free Australian iPhone App that allows you to quickly and easily create shopping lists...

Australia’s second-largest independent supermarket group, Foodworks, has appointed a new CEO to replace Peter Noble, architect of the company’s disastrous attempt to acquire 45 struggling Coles...

UK supermarket chain Tesco has sent a letter to its major suppliers asking them to reduce their carbon footprint by 30% before 2020. Speaking at the IGD’s annual convention on Tuesday, Tesco’s...

Supermarkets focus of new campaign in Perth and regional Western Australia The Fair Work Ombudsman has announced plans to randomly audit more than 100 major supermarkets in Perth and regional Western Australia.The...

Aldi is planning a fresh assault on the Australian market after seeing its local profits in jump by more than a quarter in 2009.The discount retail giant confirmed yesterday (9 September) that it plans...

UK retail giant Tesco has launched the country’s first drive-thru supermarket. The retailer’s Baldock Extra store in Hertfordshire will be used as a trial store for the drive-thru service, the firm...

The South Korean supermarket giant and department store retailer Lotte Group has revealed a new strategy for the Chinese market, accelerating its expansion in China and announcing it will open its first...