Retail World – EN
Coles opens its second ‘world-class’ automated customer fulfilment centre in time for Christmas
Coles has marked a major milestone in its technology-led supply chain innovation journey, with the official opening of its second Customer Fulfilment Centre (CFC) in NSW, bringing together world-class technology and automation to enhance the shopping…
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Large Format Retail Association joins Good360
Good360 Australia and the Large Format Retail Association (LFRA) have announced a new partnership. The LFRA has joined Good360 as a supporting partner alongside other organisations including the Australian Retailers Association, Australasian Promotio…
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Sydney Fish Market launches new cookbook
Sydney Fish Market is celebrating 35 seafood species that are often overlooked or under-loved in a new cookbook. According to the fish market, while Australians love their seafood, and are blessed with an abundance of it, they generally aren’t very a…
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Biozet Attack Power Capsules new innovate formula
In its first creative project for recently signed client Kao Australia Pty Ltd, Communicado has launched a new film for their Biozet Attack Power Capsule laundry detergent, encouraging consumers to ‘Stick it to Stains’ by using the unique stick capsu…
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KitKat encourages students to take breaks when studying
KitKat has launched the KitKat Study Guide to remind students to take more breaks this exam season. According to the chocolate brand, the ‘study with me’ inspired content on YouTube and Spotify “oozes with oddly satisfying, ASMR-inducing sounds and v…
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Peckish launches new Peckables range into snacking category
Peckish Peckables is a new range of air-baked, rice-based light and tasty treats. Available in four flavours—Sour Cream and Chive, Cheese and Bacon, Salt and Vinegar, and Honey Soy Chicken, Peckables delivers a crunchy, calorie-friendly burst of flav…
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Coles makes Christmas ‘easy and affordable’
Coles has unveiled this year’s festive range, including more than 400 Own Brand products and exclusive specialty drinks that are promoted as being “easy, affordable and bursting with flavour”. A recent survey of 8000 Coles customers found of those ce…
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Price barrier to sustainable purchases
Sustainability is now a primary driver of value for Australians. New research by global consultancy firm Simon-Kucher reveals while half of the nation’s consumers are willing to pay a premium for environmental products, brands are pricing their produ…
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SPC, The Original Juice Co., and Nature One Dairy merger to create a leading food and beverage company
Two iconic Australian businesses with household brands SPC and The Original Juice Company are merging, together with the powdered milk business of a third Australian founded business Nature One Dairy to create a ‘market-leading’ Australian food and b…
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Eastcoast Beverages expands operations to meet growing demand
Eastcoast Beverages has recently invested more than $4 million into expanding operations. The investment has enabled the company to upgrade its juicing and bottling facilities, including state-of-the-art technologies that have boosted production capa…
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Sustainability on and off the court
Austrian hydration company waterdrop has announced a multi-year partnership with the Australian Open. As the Official Bottle Partner, the hydration company will provide reusable stainless steel bottles to players, their teams and the employees of the…
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Krispy Kreme releases Ghostbusters doughnuts
Krispy Kreme is celebrating Halloween with the launch of the Krispy Kreme x Ghostbusters Collection. The new range, offering four doughnuts that are a “haunting fusion of flavours and fun”, also arrives during the iconic Columbia Pictures 1984 film’s…
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Grants to give Victorian fruit and veg growers a boost
More premium Victorian grown fruit and vegetables are expected to make it onto local supermarket shelves thanks to grants awarded to install new netting on Victorian farms. The expanded $15.9 million Horticultural Netting Program – funded by the Aust…
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IFPA ANZ broadens education offer to produce and floral industries
The International Fresh Produce Association Australia-New Zealand (IFPA ANZ) has extended its produce-specific curriculum for members in 2025 in response to industry demand to upskill the workforce. IFPA ANZ, in conjunction with its curriculum develo…
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Certified compostable PLU stickers on horizon
An agreement has been reached between the fresh produce industry and composting organisations to accelerate the transition to certified compostable Price Look Up (PLU) stickers. This intent was reached at a first-ever worldwide meeting in Niagara Fal…
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Rethinking spending habits as costs rise
Sweet treats, savoury snacks, alcohol and soft drinks are increasingly being left behind at the checkout as rising grocery costs lead shoppers to rethink their choices. According to new research conducted by YouGov and commissioned by ShopFully, 56%…
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Production commences at Suntory Oceania’s $400+ million multi-beverage facility
Production has officially started at Suntory’s $400-plus million multi-beverage manufacturing facility in Queensland, Australia. This marks a significant milestone in the global drinks giant’s growth strategy, with its new $3 billion partnership, Sun…
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CCEP joins Empowered Women in Trades Alliance
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) Australia has become a founding member of the Empowered Women in Trades (EWIT) Alliance. EWIT is a not-for-profit organisation empowering women with the knowledge and skills to join the Australian manufacturing,…
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vEEF revolutionises Aussie plates
“Pioneering a new era in sustainable eating, vEEF – Australia’s first carbon-neutral plant-based brand from The Aussie Plant Based Co. – proudly unveils four ground-breaking plant-based meat products that achieve price parity with conventional meat &…
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Cartology’s 2024 Campaign of the Year Awards shortlist announced
Cartology’s 2024 Campaign of the Year Awards are back this November, celebrating the most effective use of retail media across Woolworths Supermarkets and BIG W. After launching as an independent awards program last year, the 2024 awards will see the…
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