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The new Tiktok challenge waging war on the major supermarkets’ pricing

Inside Retail

Independent Queensland grocer Skippys Fresh Frootz has garnered attention on social media for its videos highlighting its low prices at a time when Australia’s major supermarkets are facing scrutiny for their lack of transparency in their price-setting practices. Bunnings is now back in first place.

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Data: Ocado named fastest growing supermarket for second month in a row

Retail Gazette

Ocado has maintained its title as the fastest growing supermarket for the second month as total online share reached 12% for the first time since July 2022. Ocado accounted for 1.9% Kantar said the fall was aided by a “significant” increase in promotional spending, with items bought on offer making up 29.3%

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Why Amazon’s New “Just Walk Out” Supermarkets Will Change Everything. Forever

Retail Focus

Their apps open, supermarket executives also enquire: “But who’ll own the data …?”. The potential for real-time accounting and replenishment systems is unreal — not to mention the supply chain savings that live information from Just Walk Out will yield. Imagine the promotional potential: “ Welcome back, Mark.

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“No immediate impact”: Experts weigh in on Senate Committee’s recommendations

Inside Retail

This week, the Senate Committee on Supermarket Prices made 14 recommendations for the Government to consider amending the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 to end the alleged price gouging of the major supermarkets. This will allow consumers to align and ‘buycott’ from a supermarket that promotes their values.

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NIQ: UK retailers chase growth with boost in grocery promotions, as branded promotions account for 35% of sales

Retail Times

Total Till sales at UK supermarkets slowed (+5.3%) in the last four weeks ending 24th February 2024, according to new data released today by NIQ. Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides!

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What to know about Woolworths’ appointment of its first female CEO in 100 years

Inside Retail

The appointment of Amanda Bardwell as Woolworths Group’s next managing director and CEO, effective September 1, marks a historic moment for the parent company of Woolworths Supermarkets and Big W, which reported nearly $65 billion in sales last financial year. Supermarkets have long been the purview of male leaders.

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Supermarket sales drop as shoppers prep for summer holidays

Retail Gazette

Sales at UK supermarkets slowed throughout the past four weeks ending 15th July 2023, according to NIQ. Subscribe to Retail Gazette for free Sign up here to g et the latest news straight into your inbox each morning Meanwhile, discounts and promotions now account for 22.5%