Australia

Aussie, a P&G company known for its hair care and deep conditioning products especially the 3 Minute Miracle Moist, has unveiled its new “End Your Dry Spell” campaign which features real reviews from actual women.

By 2020, the leading retailers will have shifted focus away from ‘on-shelf availability’ to ‘on-demand availability’, aiming to provide 100% product availability to fulfil customer orders for delivery in various formats anytime and anywhere, using a low-cost approach for distribution. The key to creating a successful demand-driven supply chains (DDSC) for retailers is to ensure sufficient supply chain visibility and execution, says Peter Liddell, Partner, Asia-Pacific Head of Supply Chain, KPMG Australia.

Malaysia-based food franchise, The Chicken Rice Shop, plans to enter the Australian market as part of its international expansion strategy. For a start, it is specifically eyeing Melbourne as its first Australian city.

Australian department store Myer has launched its largest dedicated in-store Christmas concept across its entire network.

Australian department store Myer has suffered a 22% profit slide, but expects the year ahead to improve as recent store refurbishments help lift sales.

A research study by RMIT University has found that 40% of all food shopping in Australia – which is equivalent to 2.7 million tonnes each year – is binned.

The experiences of two Australian companies show how small and medium-sized retailers can harness technology to break into international markets. Richard Seah finds that how retailers are empowered by IT. 

Dematic, a materials handling and logistics automation company, has helped Oxford Cold Storage in Australia implement a mobile pallet racking system that increases by 30% the capacity of its new freezer housing at Laverton North in Melbourne.

In an illustration of the use of big data, AdNear, a big data company that leverages geo-location to drive advertisement targeting across mobile devices, has shared insights about Australian shoppers garnered from its latest research.

Australian retailer Myer has announced a series of executive appointments to put in place a strong executive team for its next phase of development.

Retail is not a one-trick pony, says Bernie Brookes, CEO of Myer Holdings, and therefore he bets on a strategic five-point plan aimed at delighting and inspiring customers and gaining their loyalty. Sharon Tian learns more from the world-class retailer.

Australia lags behind the rest of the world in the race to meet global consumer demand for novel vegetable products. On average, less than 2% of products containing vegetables launched globally are released in Australia.

AUSVEG has organised a forum in June to discuss vegetable product innovation. The Produce Innovation Seminar will hear from industry figures from the US and Europe in product innovation and sensory science.