Mars Wrigley Confectionery has released merchandising guidelines based on shopper behaviour, designed to drive in-store sales. The US confectionery brand built the guidelines to based on research, with 50% of confectionery purchase decisions being made in-store. Mars Wrigley said the company: “found that c-store retailers have the opportunity to increase confectionery sales by leveraging key […]
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Written by Charles Watson of WorkForce Guardian, used here with permission. As part of the four-yearly review of modern awards under the Fair Work Act 2009, the Fair Work Commission has been reviewing penalty rates in a number of awards in the hospitality and retail sectors. As a result of that process the Fair Work
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Coca-Cola, one of the world’s most iconic brands, is marking 80 years since it began making and bottling its famous drinks right here in Australia. In a nod to its local heritage, the famous Coca-‐Cola logo on the iconic Kings Cross sign will be flipped upside down for the first time in the brand’s 132-year
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This article was written by SafetyCulture and used here with permission. Managing shrinkage is a global challenge for retailers as it directly impacts their bottom line. The Australian Retail Association says retail theft costs the industry up to $9.3 billion annually which equates to 3 percent of total turnover. According to the Global Retail Theft
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Woolworths is currently trialing a new system of “shop and go” technology in its Double Bay store. Beginning the trial in early September, customers can scan groceries with their smartphones while they shop and then are able to leave the store without having to go through a ‘traditional’ checkout system. Woolworths has invited a slew of
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A new anti-slavery bill being introduced to address modern slavery in supply chains has been questioned by Nestle. The bill will require Australia’s largest businesses to publish annual statements on steps they take towards addressing modern slavery within their supply chains and within operations. Nestle has said the bill could cost customers, with potential additional
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IGA’s 1,400 independently-owned stores are joining together with their customers to support the Australian farmers (that, in turn, support them) who have been affected by the ongoing drought. Customers are able to purchase a $2 Raindrop Token with all funds raised going towards the Drought Angels Appeal.
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This month, BP Australia, one of Australia’s leading fuel and convenience retailers, reopened its doors to its newly renovated Kings Way site in Victoria; the first concept store of its kind which heralds the future of convenience retail. Featuring modern interiors with yellow and charcoal accents, and wooden ceiling panels for a refreshed look and
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To celebrate their 26-year partnership with Special Olympics Australia, Independent Grocers of Australia, IGA, presented a cheque donation of $180,000.00 at the 13th annual Special Olympics Australia Signature Dinner held at Luna Park, Sydney 24th August. IGA is proud to continue supporting Special Olympics Australia by helping to raise awareness and vital funds through IGA’s Community
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commision (ACCC) has announced that it will not oppose the proposed acquisition of the global battery portable lighting business of Spectrum Brands Holdings Inc (Spectrum) by Energizer Holdings Inc (Energizer). Both are global companies that supply batteries and lighting devices. ACCC Commissioner Roger Featherston said: “The ACCC considers that the proposed acquisition
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A mere 24 hours after announcing that it would continue to 0ffer free plastic bags to customers indefinitely, Coles has backflipped on this providing a cut-off date for the complimentary bags. According to News.com.au, Coles chief executive officer John Durkan sent an email to his 115,000 staff saying the free bag offer would
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What changes have you seen in the industry over the past year? We see a revitalised Woolworths which has reversed years of negative trends and shedding the Masters legacy has positioned Woolworths back as a formidable force. Metcash was a major beneficiary in this, where they were able to achieve significant synergies from integrating Home
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By Charles Watson, Workforce Guardian Criticism can be difficult to give. Over the years of advising businesses one of the most difficult things to undertake is holding a meeting with a worker to discuss poor performance. Harder still is holding a ‘show cause’ meeting that is likely to result in the termination of a worker’s employment.
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