New research from international food and grocery expert IGD has revealed that ethical food shopping is now mainstream in Europe as consumers base their purchase decisions on a growing number of factors. Tens...

The issue of plastic bags has been the source of great debate over recent years with some calling for a blanket ban or levy to discourage use. In April, the idea of a levy was discussed at a meeting of...

Archie Norman, the former boss of UK retailer Asda, continues to lure high profile executives to assist Coles with their re-development. Mr Norman has been hired as a consultant by Wesfarmers to assist...

Costco’s imminent arrival to Australia is set to shake-up the retail sector but just how quickly will they expand? Costco is anticipated to open their first store in Australia in the Docklands precinct...

Woolworths has announced that they are to extend their HomeShop service to areas in the south of Queensland. Woolworths set-up their HomeShop business, which provides home delivery of groceries, in February...

National brands, seemingly under siege by private labels, may have less to fear than previously thought. New research from The Nielsen Company indicates that private label growth is driven by rising commodity...

Discount UK retailer Asda has attempted to quell consumer concerns about food prices by providing sausages for the low price of two pence. Asda has provided prices low enough that they claim a family of...

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...

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...

Food and grocery is set to overtake electricals as the number one sector in e-retail in the UK, according to retail experts Verdict Research. The news comes following research, commissioned by Australian...