Are sustainability-dependent executive bonuses the answer to saving the planet? Research recently conducted by the Centre for Corporate Governance at the University of Technology, Sydney, examined whether…
Coles has revamped its loyalty rewards program in an attempt to win over shoppers from Woolworths.
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Consumers are becoming less loyal as they put more focus on getting the best possible deal, and become more willing to shop around to get it. In response, retailers have turned to loyalty programs in an…
Is the "waterbed effect" - where manufacturers attempt to recoup discounts given to large retailers by raising prices for smaller competitors - an issue in Australia?
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When a major retailer uses its countervailing power (or “market muscle”) to negotiate better terms from suppliers, should policy makers be concerned?
In Australia, the debate has focused on dairy farmers…
Pharmacy retailing is the last frontier for large supermarket chains.
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Australia’s two major supermarket retailers, Coles and Woolworths, already have vested interests in fuel, convenience, liquor, hardware, hotels, apparel, general merchandise and technology. While they…
Consumers are making the switch to online retailers, and stores such as Dick Smith Electronics are paying the price.
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Retailers: be careful what you underestimate. Whether it’s the competition, the consumer or the channel to market, if the writing is on the wall – you’d better read it. Globally, the consumer electronics…
Dick Smith has been vocal about Woolworths selling his former electronics business - but his arguments don't stack up.
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Entrepreneur Dick Smith has been very vocal in the past few days about the prospect of his namesake retail business falling into “foreign hands”. Despite him selling the electronics chain to Woolworths…
Are fruit and vegetable producers being caught up in the pricing war between Coles and Woolworths?
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Amid tough trading conditions and intense competition, Coles has fired the latest salvo in its ongoing supermarket war with Woolworths, announcing it will reduce the price of some fruit and vegetables…
The debate around Coles and Woolworths' home-brand products has been far too simplistic.
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Global food giant Heinz has made a bit of a fuss about the growth of private-label or in-house brands in our major supermarkets.
William Johnson, executive chairman, CEO and president of the $US16.4 billion…
Homebrand labels have more than 25% of market share in Australia: but do consumers really benefit?
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International food giant Heinz has recently again complained about the behaviour of Australian supermarkets Coles and Woolworths, complaining the Australian retailers' homebrand strategy is creating an…
The real cost of the alcohol price war is the damage heavy drinking does to public health and the social fabric.
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In recent days, Woolworths and Coles have put out a flurry of media releases, each staking a claim to being the cheapest place to buy alcohol this summer. Coles have “declared war” on liquor prices and…
The budget shopper is alive and well - but what of the "ethical" shopper?
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In 1954, American consumer behaviour academic, Gregory Stone identified four different types of consumers.
Consisting of 150 in-depth interviews, Stone’s research found there was an “economic” shopper…
Woolworths' Masters chain is set to challenge Bunnings' market dominance.
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Woolworths has unveiled details of its plan to launch an assault on the $42 billion Australian hardware and home improvement market with its Masters store brand, raising the prospect of a new chapter in…
