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22 June 2020
Woolworths has restructured the leadership of its commercial team, creating two roles that will allow it to capitalise on future growth opportunities. One buying director for Supermarkets business Woolworths currently has two buying directors; Peter McNamara who heads up packaged goods and Paul Harker who leads the fresh food team. Under the new structure, Harker will be the retailer's prim...
15 June 2020
Woolworths Australia is making some significant changes to how it uses plastics in its produce department. New and reduced packaging across multiple products The retailer is looking to reduce the amount of plastic trays and plastic packaging that it uses across its fruit and vegetables category. Some of the initiatives include using adhesive tape on bunches of products such as bananas, repl...
15 June 2020
Coles has launched a new range of ready meals called 'Coles Kitchen'. Bolstering its convenience offer The new range sees 34 new products added to the retailer's ready meal category and includes products covering Italian, Indian, Asian and Australian cuisines. They join the growing range of convenient food-to-go and food-for-later meal solutions that Coles is looking to develop across its s...
10 June 2020
Amazon in Australia has launched a new beers, wines and spirits shop on its website. Moving towards a more credible 'Pantry' offer Since launching in Australia in 2017, Amazon has steadily increased its services in the market, as well as expanding its range of food and consumer goods products. In its latest development, Amazon has collaborated with both local and international alcohol manuf...
04 June 2020
Metcash's chain of independant supermarkets IGA has launched a new grocery online service. New service not on radar before COVID-19 The new service called IGA Shop Online has spun off from activity during the Coronavirus pandemic, which saw IGA offer a new Priority Shop home delivery service, offering four pack options of essential items. While some IGA stores already provide either an on...
04 June 2020
In reaction to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic Australian retailers have implemented lots of measures to ensure that everyone has access to the food and consumer goods products they need - we will continue to update this article with the latest measures... Saying thank you Woolworths has announced that it will reward over 100,000 staff with over AU$50m of free company shares and gift...
03 June 2020
Coles has launched a new online payment method inconjunction with its loyalty scheme partner Flybuys. A more seamless checkout experience Flypay is a new digital payment solution that allows shoppers to more seamlessly pay for their goods, but also ensure that they collect points at the same time. The payments system was co-developed by Coles and Bell Identification, a Visa business. Flypay...
01 June 2020
Coles has launched a new promotional mechanic in its stores called Best Buys, similar to the successful Special Buys run by Aldi. Best Buys available in 28 stores The Best Buys campaign has been launched in 13 Coles stores in Victoria and 15 in Western Australia, offering homeware items up to 80% off the original price. Items on sale include cookware, electrical kitchen items, dog beds and ...
11 May 2020
Coles has appointed Ben Hassing as its new Chief Executive of Ecommerce. Role will capitalise on strong growth  Hassing will join Coles later this month and brings over 16 years of experience with Walmart to the role. The position will report into Coles Group CEO, Steven Cain and will oversee the strong growth that Coles is experiencing from the channel, even before the Coronavirus pandemic...
11 May 2020
Woolworths has launched a mobile app for its Rewards loyalty scheme. Bonus points and personalised offers Woolworths Rewards has over 12m members in Australia and members will now be able to download a smartphone app from either the Apple or Google Play Store. The app will allow members to activate bonus point offers, discover personalised special offers, as well as check their points balan...