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Metcash to acquire Superior Food and two hardware businesses

Metcash has entered into binding agreements to acquire three “strategically aligned” businesses. The company plans to buy Superior Food (for up to $412.3 million), Bianco Construction Supplies (for $82.2 million), and Alpine Truss...

Cadbury Australia plans to halve virgin plastic use across its core chocolate portfolio wrappers

Australian food and beverage brand Cadbury has signed a deal with global packaging leader Amcor, to source ~1000 tonnes of post-consumer recycled plastic to wrap its core Cadbury chocolate range, accelerating the...

Government introduces New Vehicle Efficiency Standards

The Albanese Government is delivering more cars that are cheaper to run, giving motorists choice by introducing a New Vehicle Efficiency Standard for Australia. The United States has had a similar policy in...

NSW vaping campaign targets youth

The NSW government has launched a new campaign reminding young people that ‘every vape is a hit to your health’. Developed in consultation with young people and medical experts, the campaign amplifies the...

Aussies to spend $465 million this Valentine’s Day amid cost-of-living pressures

Australians are set to spend $465 million this Valentine's Day (down 4.1% or $20 million from 2022) as cost-of-living pressures dampen consumer spend. Research from the Australian Retailers Association (ARA), in conjunction with...

bp appoints new CFO

Kate Thomson has been appointed as bp’s Chief Financial Officer following an interim position since September last year. In addition to this, Ms Thomson will join bp’s board, with both positions with...

Motor Fuel Group and Morrisons announce forecourts partnership and EV expansion

Motor Fuel Group (MFG) and Morrisons announce that they have entered into an agreement relating to the proposed acquisition by MFG of 337 Morrisons petrol forecourts (including fuel, convenience retail kiosk and ancillary services)...

Retailers welcome common-sense approach from crossbench on Closing Loopholes

The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) has thanked the crossbench and opposition senators for their common-sense approach to the Closing Loopholes inquiry, while raising concerns about the governments’ recommendations that threaten to make...
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