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IGA launches round two of brand campaign
IGA has launched its second stage of its largest ever marketing campaign featuring comedian Anh Do.
Mitre 10 grows with two new joint ventures
Metcash’s hardware division Mitre 10 has entered into a joint venture with two hardware trade groups – Dahlsens and Capeview Building Supplies.
Anh Do the new face of IGA
Metcash is investing $10 million into a marketing campaign for its IGA supermarkets.
Metcash signs supply deal with Supabarn
Metcash has signed a new supply agreement with Supabarn Supermarkets, which will have an initial term of seven years.
Metcash introduces Harvest Market
Metcash has launched a new concept in fruit, vegetable and fresh retailing under the Harvest Market Brand.
IGA brings back Franklin's No Frills
Following the acquisition of Franklins' supermarkets, Metcash is giving Franklin’s No Frills private label a makeover.
Value Depot launches, challenging Costco
Costco has new competition in town with Metcash launching its bulk purchase wholesale warehouse called Value Depot.
Store closures impact on Metcash's outlook
Metcash has been forced to revise its full year underlying EPS guidance due a combination of factors that are impacting on the company's performance.
Metcash distribution centre awarded Green Star
One of Metcash’s distribution centre is one of two industrial projects who have been the first to be awarded a Green Star rating.
IGA shows off Franklins conversion
IGA has launched a $3.5 million marketing and branding campaign to promote SUPA IGA’s expanded number of large format stores – 42 of which are new or proposed – across the state.
Metcash CEO confirms retirement
Metcash is on the hunt for a new CEO as the company confirmed Andrew Retizer’s intention to retire from the position in 2013.
IGA to stock Darrell Lea products
Metcash, supplier of IGA, has signed a deal with Darrell Lea's new owner the Quinn family to stock and promote the Darrell Lea range including its famous Rocklea Road and Liquorices.
Franklins to IGA conversion continues
More communities across the country continue to see its Franklins stores converted to IGA stores.
Metcash extends liquor supply
Metcash has signed a 15 year supply agreement worth approximately $655 million with Liquor Marketing Group and Hotel & Tourism Management.
Metcash concludes purchase of Mitre 10
Metcash Limited has confirmed that it had acquired 100 per cent ownership of the Mitre 10 Group.
Major grocery retailers sign up to recall system
Australia’s major food and grocery retailers have united in a call for suppliers to use the recall notification system GS1 Recallnet to better protect consumers.
Metcash admits to pub hunt
Andrew Reitzer, Metcash CEO, said it was true Metcash was part of joint ventures acquiring stakes in hotels but it had not allocated $100 million to the project as reported.
After Mitre 10, Metcash buys Autobarn and Autopro
Metcash is to acquire 75.1 per cent of the Automotive Brands Group (ABG) for $53.8 million.
Metcash acquires Mitre 10
Metcash CEO, Andrew Reitzer, announced last week the company is preparing a complete takeover of Mitre 10 Group.
IGA tailors to the gourmet tastebuds
In aim to create a more targeted shopping experience for locals, IGA has launched IGA Marketplace in Sydney that has been designed to cater for the young inner-city dwellers.
Metcash signs JV with Victorian hardware group
Metcash's Mitre 10 has signed a joint venture with a Victorian hardware group Fagg’s Geelong.
Metcash welcomes new GM
Metcash has appointed John Mac Laren to the position of general manager of Metcash food and grocery Queensland/Northern NSW.
Job cut, store closure: Metcash
Almost 500 Metcash staff will lose their jobs as a result of the company's strategic review into the company.
Independent hardware jumps group
Sydney's Sunlite has switched banners from Danks/Thrifty Link to Metcash's Mitre 10 banner as the groups look to expand their country-wide footprint.
Metcash's new marketing leader
Following the recent announcement that Metcash would bring its food and grocery function into one business, the company has appointed Michele Teague as general manager marketing for Metcash Food & Grocery.
Ritchies buys three Franklins stores
The Bateau Bay, Erina Heights and Woy Woy store are three of nine stores sold to the Ritchies across NSW and will be converted to the IGA brand.
Metcash grows food and grocery staff
With a focus to grow its food and grocery department, Metcash has appointed Silvestro Morabito to the new position of chief operating officer food and grocery.
Metcash begins supermarket conversion
Metcash has begun converting the Franklins' corporate stores to the IGA banner and independent ownership.
ACCC gives in to Metcash
This comes after the federal court dismissed the ACCC's appeal against Justice Emmett’s decision on Metcash's acquisition of the Franklins supermarket business.
ACCC considers federal courts' decision
This comes in the wake of the federal court dismissing the ACCC’s application to prevent Metcash from acquiring the Franklins business.
Metcash upgrades full year forecast
Despite reporting a 14 per cent fall in first-half year profit, Metcash has upgraded its financial forecast for the full year to low-to-mid single digit growth.
Metcash seeks buyers for Franklins stores
Metcash is in its final stage of its campaign to sell the Franklins supermarkets to IGA retailers.
Metcash completes Franklin acquisition
More than a year since announcing the deal on 1 July 2010, Metcash has completed its $215 million acquisition of Franklins supermarket chain from Pick n Pay Retailers.
Metcash gets tick of approval
This comes after the Federal Court decided not to grant the ACCC an interim injunction to restrain the process until a full appeal is heard and determined.
ACCC's battle against Metcash continues
The ACCC has applied to the Full Court for an interim injunction, which would restrain Metcash’s move until ACCC’s appeal is heard and determined.
ACCC appeals as Metcash proposes acquisition
The ACCC is appealing against the Federal Court’s decision to dismiss its application to prevent Metcash from acquiring the Franklins supermarket business.
Metcash wins acquisition rights
The federal court has dismissed the ACCC's application to prevent Metcash from acquiring the Franklins supermarket chain from Pick 'n Pay Retailers.
Metcash goes green
The company has commenced the rollout of an energy saving program following a successful trial in Supa IGA and IGA supermarkets that produced 50 per cent savings from their electricity bills.
Metcash extends Franklins deadline
Metcash and Pick n Pay Retailers are extending the cut-off date in their agreement to acquire issued shares in Interfrank Group Holdings.
Metcash posts 6.1% profit lift
It said that its profit after tax grew from $227.6 million to $241.4 million for the year to 30 April 2011 but still expects market conditions to remain challenging for the rest of the calendar year.
Supporting one of their own
Metcash, its Campbells Wholesale division and their suppliers, have chipped in together to save a Lucky 7 convenience store at Grantham that was affected by the Queensland floods.
Metcash, ACCC court case begins
This comes after the ACCC was seeking to block Metcash from acquiring 79 corporate stores, 10 franchised stores plus all Franklins stores in NSW from Pick n Pay Retailers for approximately $215 million.
Metcash buys POS systems provider
SSA provides advanced point of sale systems to independent retailers in the grocery, liquor, hardware, fuel and convenience sectors.
Metcash suffers in difficult environment
The grocery and liquor wholesaler has downgraded its full year earnings guidance from the range of 6 to 8 per cent to 3 to 5 per cent.
Metcash scores more clients
The arrangement follows 7-Eleven’s acquisition of Mobil in October, whose 400 convenience stores across the country are already supplied by C-Store Distribution.
Metcash gets case ready
Metcash said it is currently preparing its case for when it meets the ACCC in the Federal Court after the company's decision to acquire the Franklins supermarket chain was overruled by the consumer watchdog.
Metcash supports the hungry
Metcash has signed as a national donor to Australia’s largest hunger relief organisation, Foodbank.
The pressure is on for Metcash
The company saw its wholesale sales rise 5.8 per cent to $5.94 billion while its EBITA grow 7.7 per cent to $199.4 million for the six months to October 31 2010.
Metcash, ACCC to meet in court
The ACCC will be undertaking legal action to prevent Metcash from acquiring the Franklins supermarket chain from South Africa's Pick n Pay Retailers.
ACCC overrules Metcash acquisition
Metcash said it will be closely reviewing its options after the ACCC rejected its proposed acquisition of the Franklins supermarket business.
Metcash recognised as Carbon Leader
Since commencing carbon emissions tracking in 2008, Metcash is now on the Australia & New Zealand CDP Leaders Index after reporting for the first time this year.
Metcash to open giant warehouse
The facility will become Metcash’s primary NSW distribution centre for the storage, handling and wholesale distribution.
Pick n Pay's plan B
Franklins’ parent company Pick n Pay has announced that it has an alternative exit strategy in place if the ACCC do not approve its sale to Metcash.
Metcash appoints new director
Metcash chairman Peter Barnes has appointed Fiona Balfour as a director of the board.
Metcash, ACCC to hold talks
Last month, the consumer watchdog raised concerns that the acquisition of Franklins’ wholesale and retail business could reduce competition in the wholesale grocery market.
Metcash beats former executive
Grocery and liquor wholesale, distributor and marketer Metcash has been successful in its court action against former CEO of IGA Distribution Lou Jardin.
ACCC to consider Metcash's deal
The ACCC has expressed its concerns about Metcash's proposed acquisition of the Franklins' 85 supermarkets.
Metcash continues to profit after 11 years
For the eleventh consecutive year, Metcash has recorded another record profit increase.
Metcash acquires Franklins supermarket chain
Metcash is acquiring the Franklins chain of 85 supermarkets, comprising 77 corporate stores plus supply to eight franchised stores.
Metcash profit up 12.4 per cent
Metcash's profit has increased by 12.4 per cent to $227.6 million from $202.5 million for the year to 30 April 2010. Wholesale sales rose by 4.9 per cent rise to $11.51 billion from $10.97 billion.
Major supermarkets to phase out restrictive leases
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has made further agreements with major supermarket operators to phase out restrictive provisions in supermarket leases.
Metcash to acquire 50.1% of Mitre 10
Metcash will pay an estimated $55 million for a 50.1 per cent stake in Mitre 10 Group.
Metcash boosts half year profit and cash flow
Grocery and liquor wholesaler Metcash said revenue was up 6.6 per cent to $5.6 billion, despite intense competition in the grocery sector, lower levels of inflation and price deflation in the produce sector.
Metcash plans takeover bid for Mitre 10
Metcash is planning a takeover bid for Mitre 10, aiming to acquire 100 per cent of the group in either 2012 or 2013 and become the 'champion of the independent hardware retailer'.
Woolworths cancels Metcash Queensland contract
Metcash stands to lose $420 million in sales in the 2011 financial year following Woolworths' decision to cancel its supply contract in Queensland with the company's liquor division.
Metcash to supply Foodworks' Coles supermarkets
Metcash has reached agreement for the supply of grocery and liquor products to the 45 supermarkets (and eight aligned liquor stores) that Foodworks will acquire from Coles.
IGA and Metcash agree to share profits
The IGA chain of supermarkets has signed a deal with its principal supplier and owner of the IGA brand Metcash to share the proceeds of growth and major expansion projects.
IGA and Metcash commit to local products
Australia's largest independent grocery supplier, Metcash, and 1270 IGA supermarkets have pledged to support Australian producers and suppliers in the food chain, while doubling their charitable contributions to local communities.
