Tag: Retail
Parental leave levy won't push up prices: Coles
The head of Coles says he does not believe having to pay a levy to fund the Coalition's proposed paid parental leave scheme would push prices up for consumers.[MORE]
Borrowing stalls on housing slowdown
Australians took out home loans at the slowest rate on record in June, while the amount of personal borrowing dropped, and there was no change in the amount businesses borrowed.[MORE]
ACT creates Coles, Woolies-free zones
The ACT Government has stood up against Coles and Woolworths, ruling the supermarkets out of several store bidding processes.[MORE]
Second supermarket gets planning nod
Almost two years after the initial application was submitted, the Macedon Ranges Council has approved a planning permit for a second supermarket in Woodend.[MORE]
WA consumers urged to buy local
The chairman of a new State Government working group says retail industries in regional Western Australia are suffering. [MORE]
Court approves new shopping centre in Emerald
The Court of Appeal has paved the way for the construction of a new shopping centre in Emerald in Queensland's Central Highlands.[MORE]
Retailer spices up soup kitchen menu
A community kitchen at Bega in South East New South Wales has entered into a food supply partnership with a major retail chain.[MORE]
Coles cooks up new MasterChef deal
Coles says it has signed a new two-year deal as the exclusive supermarket sponsor of Network Ten ratings juggernaut MasterChef Australia.[MORE]
Inflation? Not in retail says Harvey
Gerry Harvey says there is little sign of inflation in the retail sector, in contrast to economic forecasts of an inflation surge.[MORE]
New retail centre 'a sign of economic recovery'
The head of national retailer Harvey Norman says the construction of a multi-million dollar retail store in Maroochydore on Queensland's Sunshine Coast is a sign the economy is improving.[MORE]
Coles sales climb on MasterChef bandwagon
Coles have slightly bettered rival Woolworths, with a 5.5 per cent rise in fourth quarter sales partially due to its MasterChef promotions.[MORE]
Economic growth to continue despite 'frugal families'
Access Economics is predicting the economic recovery will continue, with falling unemployment and higher interest rates, despite sluggish retail spending.[MORE]
Cancer Council puts heat on Coles over cheap cigs
The Cancer Council says it will reassess its relationship with Coles because it is selling cheap imported cigarettes.[MORE]
Industry wants seat at citizens' assembly
The Food and Grocery Council says it is concerned Labor's proposed community consultation on a carbon tax will not include industry representatives.[MORE]
Pork farmers hit out at Coles sow stall ban
The New South Wales Farmers Association is concerned Australian pork suppliers will go out of business if major supermarkets ban pork from pigs raised in sow stalls.[MORE]
Work to begin on Bega retail complex
Construction of a major retail complex in Bega's CBD on the New South Wales far south coast is expected to begin in the next few days.[MORE]
Greens move to stop cheap cigarette imports
The Australian Greens will move to introduce laws preventing major supermarket chain Coles from flooding the market with cheap imported cigarettes.[MORE]
Woolworths sales miss expectations, inflation low
Woolworths' sales of almost $52 billion over the last financial year have missed market expectations.[MORE]
Coles feels heat over cheap cigarettes
Wesfarmers is coming under increasing pressure over Coles' decision to sell cheap German cigarettes at prices up to $4 cheaper than standard brands.[MORE]
Roxon disappointed in Coles' cheap cigarettes
Federal Health Minister Nicola Roxon says she is disappointed that Coles supermarkets are selling cheap cigarettes imported from Europe.[MORE]
3D TVs, the techies' view
Last night The Gruen Transfer spent over half the show discussing 3D TVs. Discussion mainly revolved around marketing but many references were made to the contrasting views of the techies. Some assertions were right, some were wrong. Let's take a look at what's happening in the market and address the panellists' assertions directly.[MORE]
Photo lab death puts memories at risk
The digital revolution has put more than 1,600 photo printing shops out of business in Australia over the past decade.[MORE]
DFO start date still in the air
Hobart Airport management is not clear on a start date for the development of a Direct Factory Outlet.[MORE]
Retailers glad supermarket can't extend trading hours
A peak retail group has welcomed a decision not to extend the trading hours of a major supermarket at a popular far north Queensland tourist destination.[MORE]
Surging confidence fuels rate rise chances
A surprisingly strong surge in consumer confidence has increased the prospects of an interest rate rise in August.[MORE]
