In November 2024, we will conduct public hearings involving senior executives of Aldi, Coles, Metcash, Woolworths, and other stakeholders to gain a more complete understanding of the key issues in the...

Metcash expands its partnership with Coveo to enhance B2B customer experiences using AI-enabled conversational tools, transforming retail support.

Metcash has expanded its partnership with Coveo to integrate AI into B2B communications, enhancing search functionality and customer experience.

Metcash has strengthened its alliance with Coveo, aiming to revolutionize B2B customer interactions through advanced AI technology. A new conversational search tool will enhance retailer support.

Major supermarkets’ takeover strategy prevents smaller grocers from growing into stronger competitors, inquiry hears Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Coles and Woolworths “pick off” large independent stores in a takeover strategy that prevents the smaller grocers from growing into more formidable competitors, an inquiry heard on Thursday. Grant Ramage, an executive at IGA and Foodland brand owner Metcash, said the amount of groceries flowing through their network, which it relies on to build competitive supply and distribution chains, was threatened by the acquisition strategy used by Australia’s major supermarkets. Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

Labour would force Foodstuffs and Woolworths to run their wholesale operations independently from their retail stores, if elected in November.

IGA supplier Metcash has delivered a $142.2 million first-half net profit, up barely 0.3 per cent from a year ago, after tobacco sales dropped by 35 per cent.

Total Tools draws 85% of sales from professional trades, an audience brands rarely reach. Panellists say one-metric measurement caps what networks can charge.

Total Tools draws 85% of sales from professional trades, an audience brands rarely reach. Panellists say one-metric measurement caps what networks can charge.

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Metcash, the owner of IGA and Foodland brands, tells Senate inquiry that ‘if they can’t buy the store, they try and buy the property’

Metcash, the owner of IGA and Foodland brands, tells Senate inquiry that ‘if they can’t buy the store, they try and buy the property’ Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast The head of the food division at Metcash, which owns the IGA and Foodland brands, has accused major supermarkets of paying inflated prices to buy out competitors, and purchasing properties to “turf out” independently owned stores at the end of their leases. Grant Ramage, the chief executive of Metcash Food, told a Senate inquiry on Thursday that the practices diminished the network of independent stores by removing successful businesses. Continue reading...

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