As Aldi goes upmarket and Kaufland fades from memory, the cost of groceries is going to increase
Rising grocery prices, combined with a rise in unemployment and a decline in wages, will give Australians a nasty shock.
Gerry Harvey predicts more Australian retailers are set to collapse
Australia should expect to see more retail brands collapse this year, according to high-profile retailer Gerry Harvey.
Kaufland asks for help to sell off Australian retail sites
German hypermarket Kaufland is reportedly preparing to sell some of its prime retail locations across the country, after deciding to quit Australia.
Should you pull a Kaufland and ditch your big, expensive project?
Kaufland has cancelled its plans to dominate Australian retail. The easy thing would have been to keep to its plans. The harder thing was to walk away.
‘Cartel concerns’: ACCC to investigate Kaufland’s shock exit from Australia
The ACCC is investigating whether fresh food suppliers have been involved in “cartel” behaviour, following Kaufland’s sudden exit from Australia.
Kaufland abandons Australia: A timeline of Schwarz Group’s $500 million blunder
Kaufland has abandoned Australia, leaving 200 jobs and 20-plus construction sites in the lurch after being welcomed with open arms by politicians.
“Does not integrate at all”: Kaufland’s new store scrutinised
Kaufland's proposed Geelong store will be scrutinised today by councillors, amid concern the location will stick out like a sore thumb.
Kaufland confirms two more Victorian locations
Kaufland Australia has confirmed two more stores for Victoria, with a further nine to be reviewed by an advisory panel.
Kaufland to open right next door to Aldi, Coles, Big W in Queensland
Kaufland is setting up shop right next to its biggest competitors in Queensland, as it tests its hypermarket model Down Under.
Kaufland one step closer to Aussie launch with new location
German hypermarket Kaufland has filed an application for a Queensland store amid news of yet another hiring spree down south.
Government agrees to tougher rules for Woolworths, Coles, Aldi supplier dealings
The government has agreed to strengthen rules protecting suppliers from Woolworths, Coles and Aldi following a review of the industry code.
Kaufland tells small businesses to “raise the bar” as it spends millions on six new Australian stores
German discount-supermarket giant Kaufland has cracked open a multimillion-dollar piggy bank of funds, gearing up to open six new sites.
