Posts tagged "australian supermarkets"

The supermarket duopoly of Coles and Woolworths influences not only their own product prices but also those of independent grocery stores.

Fred Harrison leads national supermarket chain Ritchies, but the retail veteran has some things to say you don't normally hear from people in his position.

Victoria's single-use plastic bag ban is in effect but some shop owners are still clearing through existing bag stocks, risking hefty fines.

Woolworths today launched its Discovery Garden promotion, replacing the controversial Ooshies collectibles with more sustainable seedling packs.

Concerned small businesses have criticised a state government decision to take planning approval over Kaufland sites out of the hands of local government.

Dick Smith thinks Kaufland will be extremely successful in Australia, but some small businesses are coming together to fight its expansion.

German supermarket giant Kaufland is looking to fill more than 30 roles, including senior managers and buyers, ahead of its Australian launch.

Coles will dim lights, reduce sound and limit distractions in an additional 103 stores nationwide under its Quiet Hour initiative.

Experts say the retail industry will be watching Woolworths' new trial of a checkout-free store closely.

Whether you shop online or in store, your retail experience is the latest battleground for the artificial intelligence and machine learning revolution.

By Louise Grimmer, University of Tasmania and Martin Grimmer, University of Tasmania

Coles’ recent “Little Shop collectables” promo…

Having worked closely with Walmart International over the years, I can say that Australia has always been on their radar as a natural market to expand into.