Coles opens its own little shop as battle for customers goes small

The perpetual battle between supermarket giants Coles and Woolworths over shoppers’ dollars is about to get small. Coles on Tuesday unveiled the first of its “Coles Local” small-format stores in the well-heeled Melbourne suburb of Surrey Hills, chasing what it says is a big opportunity in catering to wealthy but time-poor shoppers who will pay … Continued

South African built CO2 pack for Australian retailer

CRS have manufactured, installed and commissioned over 120 CO2 refrigeration racks in South Africa (with its high ambient temperatures) over the past eight years. Now the company is taking on the global market and sharing its experience of bespoke CO2 projects with countries such as Australia. There are currently a limited number of local manufacturers … Continued

Woolworths unveils new-look flagship store

Woolworths unveils new-look flagship store featuring ‘living’ lettuce, meal kits and $14 chooks Woolworths has unveiled its new flagship store at Marrickville Metro in Sydney’s inner-west, featuring expanded fresh food, ready-to-go meals and health offerings, overhauled bakery, deli, butcher and seafood areas, and a dedicated front-of-store pick-up area for online shopping orders. The latest renewal, … Continued

SES-imagotag and Hussmann partner in Australia

Hussmann Australia and SES-imagotag signed a distribution agreement to launch an IOT platform for retailers in Australia. The partnership focuses on enabling Australian food retailers to create ultra-efficient, data-driven connected stores and further shopper engagement to better meet modern consumer expectations. Physical retailers, under pressure from rising costs and shifting consumer behaviour, need to reinvent … Continued

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