
Woolworths Triples Fuel Levy on Major Grocery Suppliers
The supermarket giant lifted trucking surcharges across metro and regional routes to nearly three times the level seen before the Iran conflict.
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The supermarket giant lifted trucking surcharges across metro and regional routes to nearly three times the level seen before the Iran conflict.

The 80g plant-based sachets target cost-conscious shoppers looking for smaller portion sizes across regional Asian recipes.

CEO Ryan Petersen introduced the Model Context Protocol system during a September tech release to automate retail supply chain forecasting.

Capital flows into artificial intelligence infrastructure now outpace the historical peaks of both the railroad and dotcom investment booms.

The collaboration features advent calendars designed to reveal two coffee capsules on select countdown dates.

The Tasmanian whisky producer grew international export sales by 69 per cent to AU$1.8 million ahead of the veteran blender’s planned exit at the end of 2026.

Founded in Ballarat by Gilava Pour, the brand began by selling spice blends and meal bases at local markets.

Batches marked with a May 2027 best-before date were sold in Asian grocers and online across New South Wales.

The lineup features the Australian brand’s first 750ml insulated carafe and lands ahead of the upcoming Barbie Nutcracker film.

The meal kit operator is adding ready meals, breakfasts and snacks across Australia after losing 11,000 local subscribers in the first half of 2026.

Accurate upfront landed costs and compliant customs data prevent cart abandonment and delivery delays for Australian exporters.

The domestic loyalty market is expanding toward $1.57 billion in 2026 despite widespread account inactivity among consumers.

Household spending rose 1.1 per cent in July while the Australian dollar climbed past 70 US cents, giving import-reliant merchants margin relief.

The service is launching initially across 20 high-demand stores ahead of the holiday shopping period, making Target the first fashion retailer in Australia on the app.

The Magnum Ice Cream Company unit released the treat following research showing 79 per cent of parents prioritise everyday family moments.

The Australian hygiene brand rolled out a seven-character bamboo tissue edition online and across international supermarket shelves ahead of October 31.
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