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Woolworths updates analytic platform with Teradata
Woolworths has completed the implementation of analytic data solutions company Teradata's data warehouse appliance platform in collaboration with Teradata professional services.
Click, fly & collect with Woolworths
Woolworths has launched an airport grocery collection at Melbourne Airport, the second busiest airport in the country.
Aldi bounces back in consumer satisfaction
Aldi is doing a good job in keeping their customer satisfied, according to the latest Roy Morgan Supermarket Satisfaction report.
Dairy farmers collectively bargain with Woolworths
The ACCC has decided to allow seven dairy farmers from Manning Valley in New South Wales to collectively bargain with Woolworths and Milk2Market for three years.
Woolworths on the rise, improvements to come
Continued focus on utilising customer data to provide targeted offers has helped Woolworths power through the challenging retail conditions.
Woolworths pilots beauty bar
Woolworths has launched a new beauty bar format that is currently being piloted at Sydney’s CBD supermarket at Town Hall.
Woolworths, CHEP streamline processes
Woolworths and CHEP Australia partnered up identifying gaps in procedures and implementing best practice.
ModelCo distributes with Woolworths
ModelCo is making its products more accessible by launching a new product selection into Woolworths nationwide
Woolworths' results still lags behind Coles
Woolworths continues to run second after Coles following the release of the grocery giant’s first half year sales results.
Local giants take on international retailers
Woolworths and Wesfarmers joins Deloitte’s top 20 retailers list.
Australian retailers are still being Googled
Google's annual Australian Brand Zeitgest has revealed local retailers are still the most searched.
Coles signs ACCC retail acquisition agreement
Coles has reached an agreement with ACCC to establish a protocol for single supermarket acquisitions.
Woolworths releases final Dick Smith results
Woolworths Limited has released its first quarter results for the 14 weeks until 30 September, seven days before it sold the struggling Dick Smith retail business to Anchorage Capital Partners.
Woolworths to create $1.4B property group
Woolworths has announced a proposal to create Shopping Centres Australasia Property Group, a newly established Real Estate Investment Trust REIT owning a portfolio of quality Australian and New Zealand shopping centres.
Masters to open second Sydney store: Chullora
Woolworths home improvement chain Masters will be opening new warehouses in along the Eastern Seaboard over the next few months, including a new store in Sydney, where it has struggled to find suitable locations.
Dick Smith finds new owner
Woolworths Limited has just announced the signed share sale agreement for the divestment of Dick Smith Electronics, with private equity firm Anchorage Capital Partners coming on board.
ACCC calls for comment on Woolworths' proposal
The ACCC has called on for comments on Woolworths’ proposed acquisition of a supermarket site in Glenmore Ridge in Sydney.
Woolworths launches special stickers
Woolworths has introduced 'Sticky Specials' that allow customers to pick, stick and save on selected products.
Costco awaits petrol approval
Big box retailer Costco is looking to go against Woolworths and Coles in the discount petrol market.
Dick Smith restructure costs Woolworths
Due to the restructure of Dick Smith electronics business, which is costing the company $420 million, Woolworth’s has reported a net profit of $1.8 billion, down 14.5 per cent for the 2012 full year to June 24.
Coles corrects Woolies' claim on drive-thru concept
After RetailBiz reported the launch of Woolworth's drive-thru option, we were contacted by Coles, informing us the concept is in fact not Australia’s first drive-thru supermarket.
Debra Singh resigns as Dick Smith MD
Dick Smith’s managing director, Debra Singh, is set to depart in August following 11 years working with the company.
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.
Dick Smith sell-off imminent?
The plan by Woolworths to off-load its Dick Smith electronic stores is moving ahead with formal negotiations taking place with a number of parties.
Woolworths to open at Hamilton Harbour retail hub
Hamilton Harbour is on its way to becoming Brisbane's best new retail, dining and lifestyle destination with Woolworths signing on as key anchor tenant.
Westfield gift cards accepted at Woolworths
Westfield Group is expanding its gift card offering with Woolworths being the latest retailer to accept the cards.
Woolworths' proposed acquisition open for comment
The ACCC has called for for comment on Woolworths/Lowe's joint venture's proposed acquisition of three hardware stores owned by G Gay & Co in Victoria.
Woolworths puts metro store for sale
For the first time in 24 years, Woolworths is putting one of its Sydney metropolitan supermarkets up for sale.
Woolworths posts sales increase
Sales continue to improve for Woolworths after it announced total group sales reached $14.1 billion, an increase of 3.8 per cent on the previous year in its third quarter sales.
New player declares war on liquor's big two
Two major independent liquor groups have announced their intention to merge, in a bid to take on Woolworths and Coles’ liquor businesses.
Suppliers dob on Woolies, Coles
Suppliers to the two supermarket giants have dobbed them in to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) for "unconscionable conduct'".
Support for parents from Woolworths
At Woolworths' 'baby shower' the company unveiled its new 'baby' with the announcement of the Woolworths Baby and Toddler Club.
Woolworths to focus on Masters expansion
Woolworths’ net profit after tax has dropped more than 16 per cent to $966.9 million, as a result of the Dick Smith restructure but said there are plans for future grwoth in the home improvement market.
Woolworths rated most valuable brand in Asia Pacific
Woolworths has been listed as Australia’s top most valuable Asia Pacific retail brand for 2012 at $4.2 million, according to Interbrand’s Best Retail Brands report.
Woolworths pilots virtual supermarket
The virtual supermarkets, which are only trial for a week, will allow customers to purchase more than 120 products by scanning barcodes using their phones.
TorchMedia assists supermarket with online ads
TorchMedia has partnered with Woolworths to offer the retailer online advertising solutions and sampling through its online shopping portal.
Danks adds Victorian hardware to portfolio
Danks has added the Victorian G Gay & Co hardware network to its group, acquiring three stores as part of the process.
Woolies sells Dick Smith
Expected to see the closure of up to 100 underperforming stores over the next two years, Dick Smith will be divested to interested buyers.
Woolworths' strong first half 5% increase
Woolworths has produced what has been described as "solid" half-year results with sales reaching $29.7 billion, a 5 per cent increase on the previous year.
New board members join Woolworths
Christine Cross, David Mackay and Michael Ullmer have all been welcomed to the company as non-executive directors.
Woolworths launches daily deal site
Woolworths has quietly leaped into competition with likes of DealsDirect, Scoopon and CatchoftheDay, launching its very own daily deal website, Door Buster.
Dan Murphy's gets green light
A liquor regulator has approved an application by supermarket Woolworths to open a new Dan Murphy's outlet despite concerns raised by a public health agency.
Masters opens in NSW
Continuing its expansion across the country, Masters Home Improvement has opened its first NSW store in Gregory Hills, a south western suburb of Sydney.
Woolworths' five year plan
Stepping up to his new position as company CEO, Grant O'Brien highlighted that while there are succeeding parts of the business there are also others that are not performing so well.
ACCC reviewing Woolies' liquor deal
Woolworths is seeking approval from Australia's competition watchdog to acquire a takeaway liquor licence in an area in which it already operates three liquor stores.
Sustainable seafood at Woolworths
As part of the supermarket chain's long-term plan, it aims to ensure all seafood is sourced from sustainable outlets by committing to have all of its wild-caught seafood range MSC certified or equivalent
Supermarkets slammed for market power abuse
Federal industry minister Kim Carr has lashed out at supermarket giants Coles and Woolworths for abusing market power.
Woolworths' grand plans
At its investor briefing, Woolworths Limited announced several plans for the company including its multi-channel ambitions, a a push on own brand products and revising the strategy for Dick Smith.
Woolies trails behind Coles
It food and liquor sales for the first quarter saw sales increase 4.4 per cent to $9.7 billion but it wasn't enough to beat Cole's 5.2 per cent increase.
Danks acquires Vic business
Danks has acquired the business and assets of Tait Timber and Hardware in Victoria, which includes two stores located in Tooronga and Somerville.
Woolworths' grand plan for Masters
Woolworths will spend up to $100 million rolling out its Masters big box outlets during the 2012 financial year, with 15-to-20 warehouses planned per year.
Woolworths 1, Myer 0
Myer has restructured its executive team after its executive general manager merchandise Penny Winn resigned, moving over to Woolworths.
Masters opens first store
The highly anticipated joint venture project between Woolworths and US company Lowe's finally opened its first doors last week in Braybook, Melbourne.
Shop A Docket reunites with Woolworths
The company will be the sole provider of all docket receipt rolls that will be distributed at the point-of-sale in Woolworths and Big W stores.
Graeme Danks retires from Danks Group
Woolworths will wave goodbye to Graeme Danks, general manager of Danks, who will be retiring after 40 years in the hardware business.
Woolworths enters insurance sector
Woolworths will be raising its competitiveness by expanding its financial services offer with the launch of Woolworths Insurance.
Woolworths' profits up 5.1%
Net profit rose from $2.04 billion to $2.12 billion from the previous year while revenue increased 4.9 per cent to $54.51 billion.
Woolworths appoints new director
This comes following Greg Foran's recent announcement of stepping down from the position to "pursue other interests".
Aldi launches 'real reductions' campaign
Beefing up its battle against Woolworths and Coles, Aldi will be reducing prices on a number of its products to help customers particularly at a time with rising costs of living.
Woolies' supermarket boss quits
After 10 years serving in senior roles at Woolworths, Greg Foran has resigned from his current position as director of food, liquor and petrol for Australia and New Zealand.
Dick Smith and Big W set to open next to Canberra Costco
Retail giant Woolworths announced on Monday that it plans to open a new Dick Smith retail shopfront in the Majura Park precinct near Canberra Airport.
Supporting consumer demand, Coles says
Having taken part in the supermarket price war with rival Woolworths, Coles has reiterated that dropping grocery prices significantly is not hurting Australia's agricultural sector.
Woolworth commits to DIG labels
DIG thumbnail labels already feature on more than 4000 supermarket products across Australia and Woolworths’ plans to increase the use of DIG to its full range of products within the next 12 months.
DealsDirect launches online grocery store
DealsDirect.com.au launched SupearmarketDeals.com.au, an online grocery store that sells discounted groceries at up to 30 per cent off the recommended retail price.
Evolution is key to growth
E-commerce represents only three to four per cent of the Australian retail industry, which is half compared to the US and the UK, showing there is still e-commerce growth yet to come.
The new Goliath - why there is room for Costco
In a market ruled by supermarket giants like Coles, Woolworths and Aldi, the arrival of a new mega-retailer is not exactly a David and Goliath story. It’s more of an epic battle of the Titans.
Woolies signs into 20-year lease deal
The Williams Landing planned community will be home to a Woolworths supermarket, Big W and a Masters home improvement store, with a total leased area of 25,400 square metres.
Woolies speeds up checkout
Woolworths will be offering its customers contactless payment through Visa payWave for transactions of up to $100. It will be rolled-out across all of its brands.
Woolies, Coles fined for false labelling
The NSW Food Authority has busted Woolworths and Coles for falsely describing the origin of fruit for sale in two Sydney stores, Minister for Primary Industries, Katrina Hodgkinson said.
Woolworths reviews safety controls
Following an incident at one of its distribution centres, supermarket chain Woolworths has introduced a new national standard for training forklift operators.
Mitre 10's three year business plan
A year after Metcash’s acquisition of a 51 per cent share in Mitre 10 Group, the hardware is reorganising its operations and growing its network across the country.
Insight into buying behaviour at Woolies
Brand owners, marketers and vendors are now able to pay to gain access to rich customer data that will enable them to learn about different customer segments within traditional supermarket categories.
Sales growth keeps Woolies upbeat
While global economic conditions continue to be tough, Woolworths has experienced overall sales growth of 5.1 per cent in the first nine months of the trading year.
Salmat, Woolies contract for three more years
The company will continue its two decade long relationship by providing catalogue distribution services for the supermarket giant, with the agreement covering all brands within the group
Retailers spend big on ads
The Nielsen Company's Top Media Advertisers report found that the industry spent $2.18 billion on advertising in 2010, which is a 7 per cent increase from 2009.
Woolies announces sustainable strategy
Supermarket retail Woolworths is listening to its customers and has announced a sustainable fish sourcing strategy where it will introduce MSC-certified canned salmon and tuna
Private labels vs. brands
Research f the Asia-Pacific region by Datamonitor has revealed that almost half of consumers are choosing to shop based on where they can buy private labels.
Woolworths call for supply chain input
Woolworths has put out a request for information (RFI) to all suppliers and importers of palm oil in Australia to provide insight into the current availability of sustainable palm oil that is certified by the RSPO.
Woolworths' $340M liquor acquisition
The business, which had recently announced a 6 per cent increase in its half-year, said The Cellarmasters Group will be an add-on to its existing liquor portfolio of Dan Murphy's, BWS, Woolworths Liquor and Langton's.
Uncertainty changes Woolies' profit guidance
Supermarket giant Woolworths has reported a 6 per cent increase of its net profit after tax to $1.16 million for the 27 weeks ended 2 January.
The aftermath of cyclone Yasi
Both Woolworths and Coles are still on the ground and have begun assessing the condition of stores, indicating little damage was done except Woolworths at Mission Beach suffered some roof damage.
Woolworths dobs on Bunnings
Woolworths has confirmed with Retailbiz that it has lodged a complaint with the ACCC over the behaviour of Wesfarmer's hardware retailer Bunnings.
Retail channel booming for Amaysim
The high uptake of Amaysim through the retail channel has surprised CEO Rolf Hansen, with the German boss of Australia’s newest telecommunications player saying that his pared down alternative to the Big Threes moving swiftly towards mass market.
Woolworths: sales up, guidance down
Woolworths has downgraded its full-year 2011 net profit growth guidance to a range of 5 to 8 per cent from a range of 8 to 11 per cent despite seeing a sales increase in its first half year results.
Aus brands make world retail list
Woolworths and Wesfarmers are the only locals that made it to Deloitte's Global Powers of Retail 2011 list of 250 largest retailers, which was based on their sales performance for the fiscal year 2010.
Retailers get behind flood victims
Leading supermarkets and retail organisations are working together to resupply existing stores, Scott Driscoll, United Retail Federation national president, told Retailbiz.
Woolies grows hardware portfolio
Woolworths-owned hardware group Danks has acquired two hardware businesses – Magnet Mart and Flatman's Timber & Hardware.
Dan Murphy's at the click of a finger
Woolworths has decided to bring its liquor label Dan Murphy's online with an e-Commerce website.
Woolworths continues sustainability commitment
It has commenced 46 new energy saving initiatives in-store and distribution centres including retrofitting 98 supermarkets with energy efficient technology.
More rewards for Woolworths' customers
Supermarket giant Woolworths has joined forces with Qantas, HSBC and MasterCard to bring an all-in-one combined credit and loyalty card that will enable customers to be rewarded with points.
Woolworths recognises locally grown produces
Across all North Queensland Woolworths, 'Nth Qld Grown' labelling will be introduced for all North Queensland sourced fruit, vegetables and seafood.
Hunter to get first Woolworths hardware store
The $13 million development for the corner of Anambah Road and Mustang Drive, is expected to create between 130 and 150 jobs once complete.
Store brands vs. premium labels
It may seem that "store brands" such as Woolworths Home Brand and Coles Smart Buys are ending up in shopping baskets more than ever before.
Woolies denied Geelong site
The Victorian Planning Minister Justin Madden has rejected the supermarket giant's permit application and rezoning request in Geelong.
Woolworths offloads $900M property
Woolworths will be selling $900 million of its retail sites from its portfolio.
Woolworths' hardware stores on track
Woolworths says it's on track to securing 150 sites within the next five years as part of its plan to enter the $24 billion plus hardware retail sector.
Woolies keeping everyone happy
The country’s largest retailer, Woolworths, has made a solid annual profit of $2 billion, which is a 10.1 per cent increase from the previous year.
Let's see some proof
Consumer group CHOICE has called on Australia's supermarket chains to post their shelf prices online to prove that price cuts have been made to groceries.
Private labels account for quarter of grocery market
The sweet taste that Australians developed for private labels during the global financial crisis shows no sign of turning sour as economic conditions improve, with IBISWorld forecasting strong growth in established and emerging markets.
Woolworths and IGA 'go local'
Australian supermarkets are adopting various strategies to tap into the growing trend to 'go local'.
Woolworths posts a $2.1 billion sales increase
Woolworths this week announced full year sales of $51.7 billion, a $2.1 billion or 4.2 per cent increase on the previous year.
Woolworths goes online in Darwin
Darwin shoppers may never need to visit a supermarket again with Woolworths announcing the city's residents will be the first in the Territory to experience its online supermarket service.
Woolworths and Lowe's open first home improvement store
Woolworths and its US joint venture partner Lowe's are opening their first Home Improvement store in Springfield Central, Ipswich.
Woolworths director resigns
Woolworths has announced the resignation of non-executive director Alison Watkins, who is leaving to take up a new role as CEO of GrainCorp.
Danks to acquire Gunns and Becks in Tasmania
Danks has acquired the business and assets of Gunns retail division in Tasmania. The acquisition includes five hardware stores in Tasmania, one timber joinery centre, one truss manufacturing plant and a support office.
Small town says no to Woolworths
Retail chain Woolworths is being challenged to an 'opinion poll tie breaker' by Mullumbimby, a small town on the NSW Far North Coast which is fighting plans for a new big-box supermarket.
Woolworths slashes price of 3500 products
Following Coles' announcement that it is implementing a national price policy, Woolworths announced it's reducing the shelf price of thousands of supermarket products.
Woolworths half year sales up 6%
Woolworths has announced that half year sales have increased six per cent to $27.2 billion with Big W, Dick Smith and Woolworths supermarkets all showing growth.
Consumers to spend $20.5 billion in Christmas sales
Despite economic talk turning towards recovery, IBISWorld predicts rising interest rates and the absence of cash hand-outs will see consumers saving more than spending this Christmas.
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 gains from frugal customers
At the Woolworths Limited annual general meeting, CEO Michael Luscombe has outlined the strong performance of the entire company's retail stores and how they have taken advantage of the economic downturn.
Woolworths gets clearance for Danks acquisition
Woolworths' and Lowe's takeover bid for Danks will go ahead after clearance from the ACCC.
Woolworths sales increase 7.4 per cent
Woolworths announced first quarter sales of $13.4 billion, as sales increased 7.4 per cent.
Big W recalls flammable children's sleepwear
Big W has recalled 27 styles of children's sleepwear after the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission revealed that the nightwear was incorrectly labelled 'low fire danger'.
Woolworths raises funds for Children's Hospital Appeal
As part of the national Woolworths Fresh Food Kids Hospital Appeal, the supermarket chain is running a raffle to raise funds for the Royal Children's Hospital Foundation.
Supermarket agreement paves way for more competition
The agreement between ACCC and Coles and Woolworths to phase out all restrictive provisions in supermarket leases will create opportunities for smaller players such as Aldi.
ARA welcomes change to supermarket leases
The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) supports the ACCC's plan to phase out all restrictive provisions in supermarket leases.
ACCC and Coles reach agreement on lease arrangements
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has reached an agreement with Coles and Woolworths to change the way lease agreements with shopping centre landlords are managed.
Hardware joint venture creates 15,000 jobs in Victoria
Up to 15,000 direct and indirect jobs will be created in Victoria in the next five to seven years due to Woolworths/Lowe's home improvement venture.
Woolworths appoints new team for home improvement joint venture
Don Stallings, formerly president of Lowe's Canada, has been appointed CEO of the new Woolworths/Lowe's home improvement joint venture, while Melinda Smith will be COO.
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.
Woolworths expands online shopping to Queensland
Residents of the Gold Coast will be the first in Queensland to experience Woolworths online supermarket when the service launches this week.
Woolworths sales just under $50 billion
Woolworths' final profit report for the year ending 28 June 2009 shows that the company is continuing its dominance across the retail market with a net profit after tax of over $1.83 billion and sales just under $50 billion.
Bunnings not worried about Woolworths entering market
Woolworth's announcement yesterday that it is entering the hardware market after acquiring Danks Holdings came as no surprise to some.
Woolworths enters hardware market with Danks acquisition
Woolworths has just announced it will be entering the $24 billion hardware sector with a recommended takeover of Danks Holdings Limited, Australia's second largest hardware distributor.
Competition keeps big supermarkets in check, says ACCC
Graeme Samuel, chair of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has said that some people need a reality check when it comes to the activities of major supermarkets.
Woolworths launches pre-paid mobile service
Woolworths has launched a pre-paid mobile service with no hidden charges, no caps, no peak or off peak rates and no lock-in contracts.
Woolworths, Big W post strong sales results
Woolworths has announced full year sales of $49.6 billion, on a 52-week normalised basis sales increased by $3.4 billion, or 7.5 per cent on the previous year.
Large supermarkets already display unit prices
Australian consumers are already benefiting from unit pricing at the country's largest supermarkets, said the Australian National Retailers Association.
Woolworths unit pricing rollout almost completed
Woolworths is already more than three quarters of the way through the rollout of the scheme, with 15,000 products in every store now displaying the price per unit of measure.
Woolworths and Qantas team up for loyalty program
Woolworths and Qantas have entered a loyalty partnership which allows customers to earn Qantas Frequent Flyer points as part of their everyday shopping.
Woolworths to crack down on Brisbane's stolen trolleys
All trolleys at Woolworths stores in Buranda, Moorooka, Toowong and Bulimba have recently been fitted with the coin lock boxes after the stores were identified as being in trolley loss hot spots.
Woolworths pork supplier on animal cruelty charges
A commercial piggery operator, who supplies Woolworths supermarkets, has appeared in court in Tasmania on several animal cruelty charges.
Coles & Woolworths introduce alternatives to plastic bags banned in SA
Coles and Woolworths supermarkets are offering customers a range of alternative checkout bags in preparation for the State Government's single-use plastic bag ban coming into effect today.
Woolies tracks trolleys on app
The Trolley Tracker app will allow people to instantly report an abandoned Woolworths or BIG W trolley. It will run alongside its already established Trolley Tracker hotline and website.
