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Coles and Aldi raise their milk prices in support of dairy farmers
Minister for Primary Industries, Niall Blair has welcomed the move by Coles and Aldi to raise their milk prices to help support our State’s dairy farmers. “This is a great start for dairy farmers who have been struggling with the impacts of $1 a litre milk since 2011 and who are now facing added pressures […]
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Wesfarmers seeking to demerge Coles to facilitate growth for its other businesses
Wesfarmers intends to demerge its Coles division, with the aim being to transform the supermarket chain into a separate, top 30 company on the ASX so it can focus on growth opportunities for its remaining businesses. Commenting on the proposed demerger, which is subject to shareholder and other approvals, Wesfarmers Managing Director Rob Scott said […]
Nothing to sneeze at: eco-Warrior Ziah Lane on the success of her sustainable tissue start-up
Each year, an estimated 15 billion trees are cut down worldwide to produce paper, timber and other consumables. Terrified by the statistics, Sydney-based entrepreneur, designer and self-proclaimed ‘eco-warrior’ Ziah Lane launched 100% tree-free tissue brand NO ISSUES, eager to drive a consumer revolution that would help preserve the planet for future generations. Validation, both of […]
Make it personal: Renece Brewster discusses using video to build business relationships
Inspired by the power of videos to trigger an emotional response, Melbourne businesswoman Renece Brewster has made a career out of using the technology to deepen the connection businesses have with their staff and customers. She is the co-founder and CEO of video production company Visual Domain, and the founder and CEO of personalised […]
Green paper canvasses court orders to break-up businesses
Pressure is mounting on the government to further tighten competition policy by allowing courts to order companies found to be in breach of consumer law to reduce their market share.
Coles rejects ACCC allegations
Coles has released a statement rejecting the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s Statement of Claim lodged in the Federal Court last week.
Coles hands trolley workers $220,000 in back-pay
Supermarket giant Coles has agreed to fork-out more than $200,000 in back-pay for ten trolley collectors, conceding its employment practices were vulnerable to exploitation and underpayment.
Competition chief warns of pitfalls in grocery industry code
The nation’s competition tsar has highlighted shortcomings with the proposed grocery industry code intended to limit unfair practices and establish clear conduct guidelines in the sector.
Coles to display notices it breached consumer law
Former Victorian Premier Jeff Kennett has welcomed a Federal Court order forcing Coles to display notices informing consumers it broke Australian consumer law.
Coles’ “unconscionable conduct” defence triggers further questions
Supermarket giant Coles has fanned further suspicion over whether it threatened suppliers into funding a new supply chain program through additional costs and ongoing rebates.
Woolworths slapped for breaching fuel competition rules
Supermarket giant Woolworths has been caught out engaging in anti-competitive behaviour in a new ruling that has given the green light to the bundling of fuel “shopper docket” discounts. The Federal Court today found that Woolworths had breached a court enforceable undertaking made with the competition watchdog last December to cap fuel discounts linked to […]
Dick Smith speaks out against “capitalist” business models
Dick Smith has spoken out on the negative impact ALDI and Costco are having on Australian producers, saying blame shouldn’t be directed at Coles and Woolworths for the supermarket price wars.
ACCC called on to end Coles, Woolworths duopoly as small business suffers
As Woolworths and Coles get set for yet another price war, Food Connect and CERES Fair Food have joined forces to call on the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) to end the supermarket duopoly and urge consumers to support smaller, local businesses.
Commonwealth Bank named Google’s hottest brand
Google has released its Australian 2011 Brand Zeitgeist list, which shows the most searched for brands and ads in the country. Commonwealth Bank topped the list as Australia’s most searched for brand.
Aldi trumps Coles, Woolworths in customer service
Aldi and Coles have come out on top amongst the big supermarket chains in customer service, with Aldi leading the field with a 92 percent approval rating from shoppers.
ACCC puts big supermarkets on notice
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has the market power of Coles and Woolworths in its sights, warning it will be watching for any “unconscionable conduct” when it comes to negotiating supply arrangements.
Convenience industry shifts focus to meet new challenges
The Australasian Association of Convenience Stores (AACS) has revealed it’s focusing heavily on its future, as competition from supermarkets hots up and new challenges arise.
Milk price war: small business and farmers the losers
The milk price war that the big supermarket chains are engaging in is hurting the smaller businesses in the food production chain and farmers, cafes and independent food outlets are demanding the Federal Government steps in.
Aldi and Franklins join Coles and Woolworths in milk price war
Coles and Woolworths’ milk price war, with ‘home brand’ milk varieties from both supermarkets being sold for $1 per litre as a loss leader will decimate small retailers and hurt farmers with Aldi and Franklins supermarkets also joining the war, with both lowering their milk prices to match.
Costco Chief blames Coles and Woolworths for slow Australian expansion
Costco has blamed supermarket heavyweights Coles and Woolworths for slowing the retailer’s expansion in Australia, with chief financial officer and executive vice-president Richard Galanti claiming competition for bulk-goods retail sites in Australia was fierce.
Coles grocery pricing online? No way says the retailer
Coles has refused to put the prices of its groceries online, fearing comparison shopping with rival Woolworths and independent retailers.
Coles’ cheap imported cigarettes cause uproar
Coles is in hot water from Federal Health Minister Nicola Roxon for selling imported cigarettes significantly cheaper than local cigarette brands, undermining the Government’s anti-smoking efforts.