Coca-Cola, one of the world’s most iconic brands, is marking 80 years since it began making and bottling its famous drinks right here in Australia. In a nod to its local heritage, the famous Coca-‐Cola logo on the iconic Kings Cross sign will be flipped upside down for the first time in the brand’s 132-year […]
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Convenience Stores Against Trafficking (CSAT) has partnered with Ready Training Online (RTO) to provide online human trafficking awareness training called ‘Community Heroes: C-stores Stop Human Trafficking’.
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This article was written by SafetyCulture and used here with permission. Managing shrinkage is a global challenge for retailers as it directly impacts their bottom line. The Australian Retail Association says retail theft costs the industry up to $9.3 billion annually which equates to 3 percent of total turnover. According to the Global Retail Theft
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Following numerous reports of sewing needles being found in strawberries recently, the NSW Police has reported that other fruits are reportedly being contaminated. An apple and a banana are currently under investigation after being found with metal and needles inserted into them. A spokesperson for the NSW Police Force said: “A number of incidents that
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Woolworths is currently trialing a new system of “shop and go” technology in its Double Bay store. Beginning the trial in early September, customers can scan groceries with their smartphones while they shop and then are able to leave the store without having to go through a ‘traditional’ checkout system. Woolworths has invited a slew of
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A new anti-slavery bill being introduced to address modern slavery in supply chains has been questioned by Nestle. The bill will require Australia’s largest businesses to publish annual statements on steps they take towards addressing modern slavery within their supply chains and within operations. Nestle has said the bill could cost customers, with potential additional
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Prior to Nashi’s first Melbourne store opening in 2002, its founder, Sam Nash had been working in hospitality and wanted to work towards having his own product, and his own brand. Mr Nash saw the gap in the market for something “that was healthy, something that was made off-site and delivered into a store that
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American company Campbell’s Soup Co has put iconic biscuit company Arnott’s up for sale, 21 years after purchasing it.
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It’s come to light recently that one of Australia’s biggest supermarkets and one of its biggest honey brands may be selling ‘fake honey’.
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IGA’s 1,400 independently-owned stores are joining together with their customers to support the Australian farmers (that, in turn, support them) who have been affected by the ongoing drought. Customers are able to purchase a $2 Raindrop Token with all funds raised going towards the Drought Angels Appeal.
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The people behind some of Australia’s favourite brands including WHISKAS®, PEDIGREE®, ROYAL CANIN®, EXTRA®, SKITTLES®, M&M’S®, MALTESERS®, MASTERFOODS® and DOLMIO®, are celebrating today after Mars Australia was named as one of the best workplaces in Australia (#6 of businesses with 1,000 or more employees), according to the newly released Best Places to Work Study. Mars
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NightOwl has announced the opening of a new store in Ispwich, QLD.
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The British government has announced plans to ban the sales of energy drink beverages to kids in England. Prime Minister Theresa May said childhood obesity is one of the countries greatest health concerns. Ms May said: “That’s why we are taking significant action to reduce the amounts of sugar consumed by young people and to
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