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Stock Box launch an “Out of the box success!”

Stock Box launched the first Australian product sample box to over 700 registered members on 24 November. With a selection of 10 products from companies such as Bayer, Slim Nation, Go Natural and SPC Ardmona, retailers for the first time were able to trial and test products and provide feedback, which will assist suppliers to […]

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Perth independents to lose sales with extended Christmas trading

While Perth, Western Australia retailers were granted permission to open from 7:00am under extended Christmas shopping hours, WA Independent Grocers and the Independent Retailers Organisation say the independents will lose sales to the national chain retailers and face extra costs. The new rule follows a submission to the state government by the WA Chamber of

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D&B sales outlook hits 14-year high, Morgan Poll, ACCI not so sure

A Dun & Bradstreet’s Business Expectations Survey revealed that 53.2% of businesses expect increased sales in Q1 2015 compared to last year, while just 7.5% forecast a decline, lifting D&B’s sales expectations index to 45.8 points, its highest level since Q2, 2000. However, Roy Morgan Research’s Business Confidence survey in October 2014 declined by 8

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TWU protests Coles’ supply chain practices outside Coles/Wesfarmers AGM

A vigil by the Transport Workers’ Union outside the Coles/Wesfarmers AGM in Perth alleged that, in a quest to maximise profit, Coles contributed to lethal supply chain practices. Speaking outside the AGM on 20 November, TWU National Secretary Tony Sheldon urged Coles, “to take responsibility for safety throughout its supply chain. No one deserves to

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Small business finds it tougher, but resilience shines through

With small business surveys by industry groups such as the ACCI and CPA Australia showing insufficient demand, slower growth and weaker business conditions, the latest American Express survey of small business owners found that three quarters believe that it’s getting harder to run a small business, with two in five unsure if they’ll be around

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Safety check your store to ensure stock doesn’t go up in smoke

As the weather heats up and retailers look forward to Christmas and New Year sales, stores are filling shelves and storage areas with increased levels of stock. In doing so, it is important that stores a maintain vigilance and check stock is stored safely, fire equipment remains accessible, and sprinkler systems and fire exits are

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Suppliers hit by big supermarkets broad private label growth

The growth of store brands or private label products in supermarkets is impacting on suppliers as Coles and Woolworths push into new markets, while Nielsen said that private labels are no longer seen as simply low-cost alternatives to name brands but are increasingly high-quality products fulfilling consumer needs across a variety of price points. A Fairfax

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Costco chases $1billion in Australian sales

The Australian division of US-based Costco could turn over $1 billion in sales in the coming financial year, according to a report in The Australian newspaper this week. Costco could reach this potential milestone for the retailer, despite recent news from the USA that during the three months to August 2014, sales growth in Australia

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Promotions biggest disruptor in FMCG market says Nielsen

The role of promotions are proving to be the biggest disruptor in the Australian FMCG retail market, according to research by Nielsen, with promotional effectiveness diminishing as promotional fatigue amongst consumers increases. The FMCG market is being disrupted on several fronts; by retailer brand and category strategies around private label, increasing consumer preferences for fresh,

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Retailers set for solid Christmas sales, liquor a standout

Many Australian retailers are preparing for their peak earning period this Christmas, with business information analysts at IBISWorld predicting a strong result for department stores and spending increases for liquor retailing, restaurants and supermarkets. An analysis by the National Retail Association (NRA) revealed that shoppers are expected to spend more than $43 billion over the

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Aldi Australia structure change

To support Aldi’s ongoing expansion, both locally and internationally, ALDI has made a structural adjustment to its senior leadership organisation which will take effect from 1 April 2015. Tom Daunt, previously Group Managing Director for Aldi Australia, has been promoted to a new role of Chief Executive Officer for Aldi Australasia. Mr Daunt will continue

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Aldi reaches ‘critical mass’ with $4 billion turnover and 350 stores

A new report from global banking giant Morgan Stanley, indicates that German discount chain Aldi has reached “critical mass” in Australia. According to the report, the point of critical mass is 350 stores and $A4.03 billion in sales, “this is the point when private label scale is achieved, which is critical for discounters’ buying terms.”

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