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New plastic bans in west spark calls for unity

Retailers are calling for a co-ordinated national approach to phasing out of single-use plastics, as new bans come into effect in South Australia and Western Australia

Stores have no more beef with deforestation

Australian shoppers will soon be able to confidently buy beef which has not been a produced as a result of clearing forests. Woolworths this week joined Aldi in

Flower-loving Fathers set to be disappointed Sunday

Australian dads can expect lottery and concert tickets and homewares on Father’s Day this Sunday. Analysis of CommBank data, comparing spending habits before

Galaxy of stars light up Queen’s Wharf opening

The staged opening of the billion-dollar Queens’s Wharf precinct is days away, with signature artworks and event venues being highlighted in the lead-up. The Star

Businesses fear new IR laws risk productivity

New industrial laws, which come into effect today, risk economic productivity, according to the Business Council of Australia. Business Council Chief Executive Bran

Shoppers not sold on facial recognition for purchases

It may be okay to unlock your phone, but Aussies are more reluctant to use facial recognition to purchase products. As the use of Facial Recognition Payment Technology

Ipswich was worth it as L’Oreal opens centre

Ipswich is home to a new $40 million distribution centre, with cosmetics giant L’Oreal opening its second Australian hub in the city. The 14,533 sqm facility, in the

Sugar-laden baby food dominates Aussie shelves

Most baby and toddler foods on Australian supermarket shelves do not meet international nutrition and marketing guidelines. A study by the George Institute for Global

Queensland to appoint Food Farmers Commissioner

Queensland is searching for its first Food Farmers Commissioner as the State Government accepts all the recommendations of an inquiry into supermarket pricing. Premier

More than half of small retailers missing budgets

More than half of Australia’s small retailers are not meeting their financial targets, with the majority worried about a downturn in consumer spending. The latest

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