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Workplace relations Bill creates more problems than solutions

The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) has warned the Federal Government’s Closing the Loopholes Bill will increase complexity for employers without any upside in terms of productivity, job creation or workforce participation. ARA CEO...

Retailers introduce next phase of plastics bans

The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) is encouraging retailers and customers in Queensland, South Australia and Western Australia to support the next phase of single-use plastic bans, commencing today. From 1 September 2023, the...

Ingham’s Always Good brand revitalisation

Ingham’s Always Good rebrand has been recognised as revitalising “Australia’s leading poultry producer” – with the agency behind this, We Are Sprout, named a finalist in two categories (Brand Revitalisation and Independent...

Fine Food Australia to showcase NSW food and beverages

With Fine Food Australia fast approaching, leading exhibitors and speakers are busy preparing for the industry’s biggest food trade show yet. Strategic partner and major sponsor the NSW Government is supporting 18 NSW...

Retail sector increases accessibility of ‘pop up’ retailing code

The retail industry’s Casual Mall Licensing Code of Practice has become more accessible, with the Code’s governance group releasing Fact Sheets translated into Arabic, Hindi, Simplified Chinese, and Vietnamese. The Code sets the...

Casey’s agrees to acquire 63 convenience stores from EG Group

Casey’s General Stores, Inc. has announced an agreement to acquire 63 convenience stores from EG America, a subsidiary of EG Group Ltd. The stores are located in Kentucky and Tennessee, and currently operate...

Boomerang Alliance releases circular economy ‘Reuse in Australia’ report

In a major new report ‘Choosing to Reuse in Australia’, the Boomerang Alliance is calling for Australia to rapidly increase its use of reusable packaging to reduce plastic pollution and carbon emissions....

Retail turnover up 0.5% in July

Australian retail turnover increased 0.5% in July 2023 (seasonally adjusted), according to figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). ABS Head of Retail Statistics Ben Dorber says: “The rise in July...

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