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The wholesaler supplies to more than 1600 independently-owned stores in Australia across the IGA and Foodland brands. 

RetailCommentsPremiumWar fears push IGA supplier Metcash to boost stock levels

IGA supplier Metcash says it has boosted stock levels to insulate against a prolonged supply chain crisis in the wake of the Iran war.

Cheyanne Enciso

Chicken nuggets could get even more expensive as Inghams warns of rising fuel bills.

RetailCommentsPremiumWhy your chicken nuggets and burgers could cost even more

Chicken fillets, nuggets and burgers could get more expensive after one of the nation’s major poultry producers warned of rising fuel bills triggered by the ongoing war in the Middle East.

Cheyanne Enciso

Young West Aussies splurge on new wardrobe amid cost crunch

RetailCommentsPremiumYoung West Aussies splurge on new wardrobe amid cost crunch

Young West Australians, who are more likely to be mortgage-free and living at home, are bucking a broader national trend to splash cash on a new wardrobe and at department stores, new data shows.

Cheyanne Enciso

Philip Morris was called to give evidence to a Senate committee into the illicit tobacco trade. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

TaxCommentsPremiumTobacco giant calls for cheaper smokes to curb illegal ciggie trade

Philip Morris' appearance before a Senate committee this week has been likened to ‘inviting mosquitoes into a hearing on malaria’ by public health advocates.

Ben McKay

Higher prices at the pump and fuel supply constraints hit BFC in the second half.

RetailCommentsPremiumSuper Retail’s BCF splutters on fuel cost, supply crisis

Shares in the ASX-listed company behind big-box retailers BCF, Rebel and Supercheap Auto were hammered after it reported a soft trading update as consumers batten down the hatches.

Daniel Newell

Sales at the flagship JB Hi-Fi Australia stores rose 4 per cent in the third quarter.

RetailCommentsPremiumPrepare to pay more for phones and devices, JB Hi-Fi warns

Consumers can expect to pay more for smartphones and laptops, JB Hi-Fi boss Nick Wells warns, as the artificial intelligence-led boom in data centres squeezes technology supply chains.

Cheyanne Enciso

BWP Trust owns 66 Bunnings sites.

MarketsPremiumBWP Trust hits up investors for first time in 13 years

The trust, Australia’s biggest owner of Bunnings sites, is raising $228m through a one-for-12 rights issue to fund expansion and store upgrades.

Sean Smith

Price increases flagged for Bunnings, Kmart, Target items

RetailCommentsPremiumPrice increases flagged for Bunnings, Kmart, Target items

War inflation is squeezing the owner of Bunnings, Kmart and Target, with the boss warning higher costs will soon be passed onto customers.

Sean Smith

Ronak_Bhimjiani. JLL director.

Commercial propertyCommentsPremiumHigher for longer interest rates likely

High demand in the economy is driving the high rental yields benefitting commercial property investors.

Kim Macdonald

No confirmed cases of infant illness or harm have been reported.

RetailCommentsPremiumInvestors sour after toxin found in a2 Milk baby formula

Investors have soured on a2 Milk after the dairy company recalled three batches of infant formula sold in the United States over contamination concerns.

Ryan Johnson

Accent Group’s Hype DC chain.

ASICCommentsPremiumASIC in insider trading probe at Accent Group

The regulator’s enquiries are focused on trading last year by Accent boss Daniel Agostinelli, non-executive director Michael Hapgood and an unnamed senior employee.

Sean Smith

Endeavour Group CEO Jayne Hrdlicka.

RetailCommentsPremiumDan Murphy’s stocks up as Endeavour warns of $8m fuel hit

The owner of Dan Murphy’s and BWS liquor stores is stocking up on booze as it braces for a hit of up to $8 million on higher fuel costs related to the ongoing war in the Middle East.

Daniel Newell

Coles CEO Leah Weckert.

RetailCommentsPremiumBooze in the Ozempic-era: Coles to capitalise on GLP-1 craze

Coles chief executive Leah Weckert is hoping to capitalise on the popularity of weight-loss drugs, like Ozempic and Mounjaro, to arrest declining sales at its struggling liquor division.

Cheyanne Enciso

A common side effect of many GLP-1 drugs is hair loss. It’s creating a growing market for hair treatment products.

CNBC newsCommentsPremiumThe growing hair treatment market from GLP-1s

A common side effect of many GLP-1 drugs is hair loss. It’s creating a growing market for hair treatment products.

Laya Neelakandan

A judge is weighing up whether the two supermarket giants deceived shoppers with their pricing. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

RetailCommentsPremiumSupermarket giants brace for ruling on 'fake' discounts

The consumer watchdog's landmark case against Coles and Woolworths over alleged "illusory" discounts is nearing a decision after 18 sessions over two hearings.

Adrian Black

Aldi has been recognised as Australia’s second most trusted brand. NewsWire / Monique Harmer

SHOPPINGMajor chain crowned ‘best’ Aussie supermarket

A major supermarket chain has claimed the crown for being the “best” supermarket in Australia - for the sixth time in a row.

Ike Morris and Jack Nivison

Woolworths has long been Australia’s biggest supermarket with a store footprint of over 1130, compared with Coles’ 867.

STORE WARSCommentsPremiumColes or Woolies? Who’s winning the supermarket wars?

As cost-crisis weary households keep value front of mind amid higher fuel prices and threats of more interest rate hikes, there’s one supermarket winning shoppers’ dollar.

Cheyanne Enciso

Coles CEO Leah Weckert.

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Coles dives as it warns of supplier pressure to hike prices

Coles has failed to keep pace with its arch rival as the supermarket giant warns suppliers are starting to ask for price hikes to offset the ripple effects of the Iran war.

Cheyanne Enciso

Coles says it continues to see value-seeking behaviour from shoppers.

RetailCommentsPremiumThe big changes Coles shoppers are making to cut costs

Coles customers have been forced to make big changes to the way they shop at the grocer as they seek to reduce the financial blows stemming from the war in Iran.

Cheyanne Enciso

Coles posted quarterly sales results to the Australian sharemarket on Friday. NewsWire / Gaye Gerard

UPDATEDPremiumColes’ huge price promise to Aussies

Supermarket giant Coles has delivered its sales results for the March quarter, making a huge promise to Aussies on looming price hikes.

Blair Jackson

Woolworths denies that its "Prices Down" promotion deceived or misled shoppers. (Con Chronis/AAP PHOTOS)

litigation and regulationPremiumWoolies cites post-COVID instability in prices stoush

Australia's biggest supermarket chain has defended its discounts, as the consumer watchdog's joint court case against Woolies and Coles nears the finish line.

Adrian Black

Woolworths boss Amanda Bardwell.

RetailCommentsPremiumAussies told to brace for imminent grocery price rises

Woolworths boss Amanda Bardwell expects a ‘first wave’ of price rises in fruit, vegetables, milk and bread as she warns consumers are under ‘peak stress’ amid the cost-of-living crisis.

Cheyanne Enciso

Woolworths released quarterly financial results on Thursday. NewsWire / Monique Harmer

UPDATEDPremiumPrice of bread, milk could rise soon

Woolworths says key producers have asked to be paid more, with surging inflation and massive extra fuel costs expected to lead to higher prices at the checkout.

Blair Jackson

Woolworths boss Amanda Bardwell has moved to rein in earnings expectation for the full financial year amid the clouded outlook.

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Woolies profit hit amid fuel crisis, price freeze on staples

Woolworths chief executive Amanda Bardwell conceded the supermarket got it wrong during the last inflation cycle, promising to be more transparent with suppliers and customers this time around.

Cheyanne Enciso and Daniel Newell