Irene Dong

Ho Chi Minh City

Business Writer at Inside Retail

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Matt Moran brings gourmet stock to Australian supermarkets

2 days ago | insidefmcg.com.au | Irene Dong

Chef and restaurateur Matt Moran has launched a new range of premium stocks, making it easier for Australians to bring chef-level flavour into their home kitchens. The range, dubbed My Perfect Stock, features Chicken, Beef and Vegetable varieties. According to Mora, each is crafted using real ingredients, including 100 per cent Australian beef and chicken, and is slowly simmered.
Wesfarmers Health acquires chemist group Pharmacy 4 Less

3 days ago | insidefmcg.com.au | Irene Dong

Wesfarmers Health has acquired Pharmacy 4 Less Group, a national discount pharmacy chain that entered voluntary administration on April 29. The deal, effective from June 4, includes 53 franchised community pharmacies under the Pharmacy 4 Less brand and an additional 12 pharmacies under the Your Chemist Shop banner, with most stores located across Victoria and NSW. Pharmacy 4 Less Group also provides support services to approximately 30 independent pharmacies.
Maple Leaf Meats launches signature sauce onto retail shelves

3 days ago | insidefmcg.com.au | Irene Dong

Maple Leaf Meats has made the leap into retail with the launch of its first signature sauce range, after years of serving from its Melbourne food truck. Maple Leaf Meats distributes its premium, small-batch sauces to independent and specialty grocers across the country in three major flavours: Tomato Sauce, Maple BBQ, and Backyard Barbecue.
Southern Bluefin Tuna Fisheries earn sustainability certification

4 days ago | insidefmcg.com.au | Irene Dong

Australia’s Southern Bluefin Tuna (SBT) longline and minorline fisheries have received Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification, marking a global first for this type of fishery. The certification comes as the 2025 fishing season opens and follows an independent assessment by Bio.Inspecta, which assessed the fishery’s stock management, environmental impact, and monitoring systems“This certification is a proud moment for the Australian tuna industry.
Red Bull Zero range lands in Australia

4 days ago | insidefmcg.com.au | Irene Dong

Red Bull is expanding its energy drink range in Australia with the launch of Red Bull Zero, a sugar-free product sweetened with monk fruit extract. The new beverage is packed in matte light-blue 250ml cans and delivers the familiar taste of the original Red Bull Energy Drink without the sugar. It can be found at Coles, Woolworths and 7-Eleven. “The new can looks really nice and clean – it’s a great new colour.
Nike appoints Michael Gonda as new communications chief

4 days ago | insideretail.us | Irene Dong

Nike has named Michael Gonda as its new executive vice president and chief communications officer, overseeing the company’s global communications strategy, effective July 7. Gonda will report directly to Nike president and CEO Elliot Hill. “Michael is a deeply strategic, emotionally intelligent, purpose-driven leader who understands the power of storytelling to move both brands and people,” said Hill.
Dior taps Jonathan Anderson as creative director

4 days ago | insideretail.asia | Irene Dong

Dior has appointed Jonathan Anderson as its new creative director, overseeing the women’s, men’s, and haute couture collections. The move marks a milestone in Dior’s history, as for the first time since Monsieur Dior, a creative director will guide all major creative lines across the brand. Anderson has succeeded Maria Grazia Chiuri, who joined Dior in 2016 as artistic director of women’s couture, ready-to-wear, and accessories.
Raw C expands reach in NSW and Victoria with Charmlaw Foods

5 days ago | insidefmcg.com.au | Irene Dong

Beverage brand Raw C is expanding distribution into NSW and Victoria through a partnership with Charmlaw Foods. The move follows a successful rollout in Queensland and marks the next phase in making Raw C’s coconut-based products more accessible to independent retailers on the East Coast.
Big Lots to reopen another 78 stores

5 days ago | insideretail.us | Irene Dong

Discount retail chain Big Lots is moving into the final phase of its store reopening effort, with 78 additional locations set to welcome customers on June 5. The new reopenings span nine states: Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia. This latest round brings the total number of reopened Big Lots locations to 219, marking a major milestone in the brand’s revival under new ownership by Variety Wholesalers.
Uniqlo set to revamp its Melbourne flagship

5 days ago | insideretail.com.au | Irene Dong

Japanese fashion brand Uniqlo is set to transform its flagship store with a major renovation aimed at delivering a “bigger and better shopping experience”. The store, located in Emporium Melbourne at 287 Lonsdale Street, will temporarily close from July 6 and is scheduled to reopen late this year. Originally launched in 2014 as Uniqlo’s first Australian store, the Emporium location has been central to the brand’s growth in the country.