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Retail sales improve in ‘up and down’ January

Australian retail sales increased 6.4% in January compared to the same time last year, and increased 17.7% compared to January 2020, according to figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics. Western Australia...

Coles convenience results ‘negatively’ impacted by Covid

Coles’ convenience sales revenue for the half was $578 million, according to the retailer’s 2022 half year results. This was a decrease of 8.5% on the prior corresponding period, with comparable sales decreasing...

Retail sales improve in January

Retail sales held up well in January, according to Mastercard SpendingPulse, which measures in-store and online retail sales across all forms of payment. Despite rising Omicron cases in early January and impacts to...

Ampol delivers strong annual results

Ampol has announced its financial results for the 12 months ending 31 December 2021. The results reveal the company’s highest earnings since 2018, $631 million, and record fuel sales volumes of 22.04...

Vic to ease Covid restrictions on Friday

The Victorian government has announced adjustments to the current Covid-19 restrictions in the state. From 6pm Friday, 18 February, density quotients of one person per 2sqm in place at hospitality venues will be...

NSW to ease Covid restrictions on Friday

The NSW government has announced adjustments to the current Covid-19 restrictions in the state. From the beginning of Friday, 18 February, QR codes will no longer be required for retail businesses and density limits will...

The state of confectionery

Confectionery is described by Ampol General Manager Merchandise Skye Jackson as a “key offering” within the P&C channel and a “high performing” category for Ampol. “Confectionery is an exciting category that sees a...

Foodservice embraces emerging technologies

The Covid-related disruptions of the past two years have presented unique challenges for the foodservice industry. Skilled staff shortages, supply chain delays, rolling regulation changes and, of course, significant shifts in customer patronage,...
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