Tag: Retail

Coles Supermarkets Australia Pty Ltd has been fined $2.5 million for misleading consumers by promoting its bread products as being “Baked Today, Sold Today” and “Freshly Baked In-Store”.

South Australia’s Saturday penalty rates will be abolished and Sunday rates cut in half as a result of a landmark agreement between the Shop Distributive and Allied Employees’ Association (SDA).

The Australian online retail sector continues to grow, with almost 40 per cent of the population now purchasing one or more products via online per average four weeks.

A global campaign to create awareness of the dangers associated with laundry detergent capsules has kicked off today, aiming to highlight the 16,000 cases of chemical exposure reported every year.

The January rise follows a climb in December, culminating in the fastest retail turnover rise in three months and the eighth consecutive month to experience a rise in retail spending.

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has left the cash rate unchanged at 2.25 per cent, while suggesting “further easing of policy” may be needed in the coming months.

PayPal Australia is focusing on expanding its payments solution technology, today announcing a Tap and Go-ready version of their PayPal Here Chip and PIN card reader.

Minister for Small Business Bruce Billson has introduced the Food and Grocery Code of Conduct, launched to safeguard commercial dealings between Australian retailers, wholesalers and suppliers.

Facebook has released their first app to help businesses manage advertising on the social media service.

A 43 per cent rise in spending via mobile devices is expected to be seen in 2015, a forecast revealed in research commissioned by PayPal.