Nicholas Rider

1 week ago | retailworldmagazine.com.au | Nicholas Rider

Australians are being urged to ‘check their cans’ and take a closer look at what’s behind the label of their favourite canned tuna. A “first-of-its-kind” academic study from the University of Tasmania, alongside fresh consumer insights from YouGov, reveals which brands can back up their environmental claims — and which may fall short on evidence.

1 week ago | retailworldmagazine.com.au | Nicholas Rider

The ACCC has appointed Sarah Proudfoot as its new CEO following an extensive external recruitment process. Ms Proudfoot started with the ACCC/AER in 2005 when she joined the agency’s Infocentre. She has since held a range of senior roles in the agency, including executive general manager of the ACCC Infrastructure Division between 2020 and 2024 with oversight of the ACCC’s work across telecommunications, rail, ports, airports, electricity and gas as well as the 2023 Childcare Inquiry.

1 week ago | retailworldmagazine.com.au | Nicholas Rider

Amazon Australia has announced the launch of Prime Free Same-Day Delivery in Perth. Same-Day Delivery is free to Prime members on eligible orders over $49, who can now order from “hundreds of thousands” of products as late as midday for delivery before 10pm that day. Product categories include everyday essentials, electronics, home and kitchen, beauty, video games, books, toys, clothes, shoes and more.

1 week ago | retailworldmagazine.com.au | Nicholas Rider

Golden Bakery has introduced Golden Caramel Butterscotch Loaf. Available for a limited time in the bakery aisle of Coles, Woolworths and independent supermarkets, the “slightly” sweet loaf is infused with caramel butterscotch flavour. “Consumers love our Golden Bakery limited time only flavours and we’re excited to be bringing them our latest innovation this year,” says Golden Bakery Director of Marketing & Innovation Brett Grebert.

1 week ago | retailworldmagazine.com.au | Nicholas Rider

Consumers spent $37.3 billion across the country in March, according to figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). Australian retail turnover rose 0.3%, following a rise of 0.2% in February and a rise of 0.4% in January. Year on year, retail sales increased 4%. “Retail spending continues to grow at a steady pace, with food-related spending in supermarkets and grocery stores the main driver of growth,” says ABS Head of Business Statistics Robert Ewing.