The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has reminded grocery suppliers about new protections under the Food & Grocery Code of Conduct, which provides rules about grocery supply agreements, payments, termination of agreements, dispute resolution and a range of other matters.
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New research shows that Governments Health star ratings welcomed by consumers but not influential in purchasing decision
Australians welcome Health Star Ratings, but half won’t use them Read More »
Roy Morgan Research has confirmed what we all suspected; the Australian grocery market is highly competitive.
Roy Morgan Research reveals IGA customers are most loyal Read More »
A coalition of SME business groups has thrown its full support behind proposals from Small Business Minister, Bruce Billson to strengthen section 46 of the Competition Act, which would see an ’Effects Test’ put in place to stop big retail chains from abusing their market power.
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United Petroleum refutes allegations of wage under-payment: “United Petroleum pays its employees all award wages including legislated penalty rates without exception,” United Petroleum’s COO David Szymczak said in a statement.
United Petroleum rejects wage allegation Read More »
The inaugural chair of the ACCC, Professor Allan Fels AO, will head a two-person independent panel, supported by an independent Secretariat to receive and examine claims involving underpayment of staff by 7-Eleven franchisees.
Fels to Chair 7-Eleven Independent Panel Read More »
Three of four planned tobacco excise increases have now taken effect, with the government and tobacco industry continuing to “butt” heads over perceived outcomes of the tax.
Third tobacco excise takes effect Read More »
Metcash’s strategic long-term Transformation Plan is delivering results. The Diamond Store Accelerator (DSA) refurbishment program has delivered improved retail store sales and warehouse sales have risen by 16%.
Strong uptake for new Metcash promotional, refurb programs Read More »
a2 Milk company reports strong performance in their annual 2015 results.
a2 performing above expectation Read More »
DNA Brands has engaged field execution specialist, Superior Sales Force to represent, develop and expand their distribution across the route, grocery, petrol and convenience channels.
Crankt Protein increases representation in convenience channel Read More »
Patties Food Limited Full Year 2015 results report provides insight about the impact of the frozen berries recall.
Patties Food Limited releases Full Year 2015 results Read More »
The Chamber of Commerce and Industry Western Australia (CCI) has applauded Premier Colin Barnett’s announcement that his government would extend Sunday trading hours if re-elected in 2017, while independent retailers including convenience stores have long opposed further extensions to Perth and WA’s shop trading laws. CCI CEO Deidre Willmott said the commitment was common sense
Sunday trading reform may impact convenience retailers in WA Read More »
The current $1,000 online GST threshold to be abolished and all purchases from overseas will have a 10% GST added from July 2017.
GST threshold goes, overseas online purchases to pay 10% GST Read More »
