Supermarkets are increasingly tapping into the 'local' trend, driven by consumers' desire to support and feel part of their community, according to Datamonitor's consumer markets analyst.
Property group Stockland Corporation Ltd (ASX: SGP) announced on Monday that it would pursue its takeover negotiations with Aevum Ltd (ASX: AVE) despite the latter’s rejection of a $266 million cash bid for the blanket acquisition of the retirement group’s shares at 38 percent premium of the stock’s closing price on Friday.
Former Babcock & Brown chairman Elizabeth Nosworthy had questioned the performance of the investment bank's ex-boss Phil Green ahead of the company's demise.
Coal Services Pty Limited (CSPL), an industry-owned, workplace focused, specialist organisation, today announced that workers' compensation premium rates for the New South Wales coal mining industry continue the established trend of annual decreases following the confirmation of a targeted rate of 3.6 per cent for 2010/2011.
Activity in the manufacturing sector rose in July, entering its third quarter of expansion, because of stronger levels of production, new orders and deliveries, according to a survey.
Coal Services Pty Limited (CSPL), an industry-owned, workplace focused, specialist organisation, today announced that workers' compensation premium rates for the New South Wales coal mining industry continue the established trend of annual decreases following the confirmation of a targeted rate of 3.6 per cent for 2010/2011.
Premier Investments (ASX:PMV) sees its Just Group retail business to post annual net profit of $78 million to $81 million, and expects significant improvement in the year ahead.
The Association of Mining and Exploration Companies (AMEC), which represents junior and mid-tier miners, has begun a new advertising campaign against the Gillard government's resources tax but dismisses it as it is politically influenced.
Qantas Airways (ASX: QAN) is having difficulties persuading authorities to award a two-year extension to its team up with South Africa Airways on the productive Australia-Africa route.
Australian investment banking major says it intends to continue investing heavily in research, after its strategy of doing so paid off during the global financial crisis.Richard Sheppard, Macquarie deputy managing director said that the investment bank’s commitment to research has helped the compa...
Securing a larger slice of the lucrative lunch market, Eagle Boys has launched a new gourmet sandwich range for hungry workers that can be delivered directly to a workplace, construction site or household.The new Toasted Turkish sandwiches are available in Chicken & Cheese, BLT, Ham Cheese &...
Australian supermarkets are adopting various strategies to tap into the growing trend to 'go local'. Independent grocery network IGA recently launched an advertising campaign emphasizing the local individualism of each of its 1,000 independent stores. The launch came days after Woolworths announced ...
Australia's largest manufacturing industry - the $100 billion food and grocery sector - will be encouraged to establish breastfeeding-friendly areas for mothers who return to work.As part of World Breastfeeding Week 2010, the Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) and the Infant Nutrition Counci...
Whoever wins the federal election on August 21, the National Farmers' Federation's (NFF's) 2010 National Congress in Melbourne over 6-7 September will place attendees ringside as political heavyweights slug it out over agriculture and the major issues affecting the farm sector.Policies directly impa...
Waitrose has moved into the mobile space with the launch of its first ever iPhone app and mobile website.The app and channel have been designed in response to more and more users accessing Waitrose.com through their mobile devices and demand for easier access to the Waitrose brand through digital ch...
HJ Heinz is set to begin offering its baked beans in a resealable bottle called the 'Fridge Pack' in the UK.The US food giant said on Friday (30 July) that the Fridge Pack had been designed to cater for consumers who may use more than a can or only part of a can when cooking for their families.The p...
Walt Disney Company announced on Friday that it is all set to turnover its Miramax Films division to Filmyard Holdings consortium for a total amount of $US660 million or $A732.56 million, adding that the deal should be finalised by the latter part of 2010 once regulatory approval has been granted.
Saturday is now the most economical time to buy petrol although it is not likely to stay that way for long, said Australia's National Roads and Motorists' Association.
Low-density dwellings still account for two thirds of all building approvals in the Perth metropolitan area, according to a report issued today by the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
Software Only today released Roxio Retrospect 8.2 for Mac, a key update to the backup and recovery software that allows small and midsize businesses to protect critical data stored on Mac, Windows, and Linux servers, desktops and notebooks.
Ginger and macadamia grower Buderim Ginger Ltd (ASX: BUG) said on Friday that its trading results for the first half of the current year would be a notch higher from earnings registered on the previous corresponding period last year.
The total use of water for agricultural production has been decreasing, while the total gross value remains steady, according to a report issued today by the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
The Australian Bureau of Statistics released today the results of the first national Patient Experience Survey examining health care for Australians in the last 12 months.
Diverse-business operations firm Programmed Maintenance Services Ltd announced on Friday that projected earnings for fiscal 2010 would reach $58.9 million while net profit is expected to gain by ten percent in 2011 from figures posted in the previous year.
Australian businesses spent $75.4 billion on energy during 2008-09, according to data released today by the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
The Association of Mining and Exploration Companies, which represents small and medium-sized miners, is planning to relaunch an advertising blitz against the 30 per cent minerals resource rent tax.
Grain retailers GrainCorp Ltd (ASX: GNC) and AWB Ltd (ASX: AWB) issued a joint statement on Friday announcing that the two companies are poised to merge their operations and end up as one of Australia’s biggest agribusiness operators.
In the latest indication of struggling with vehicle problems despite works to overhaul quality control, Toyota is recalling nearly half a million cars for problems that can cause the steering wheel to lock up.
Uranium producer Energy Resources of Australia Ltd (ERA) (ASX: ERA) said on Friday that its first half profit suffered declines as the company saw sliding production, spiralling maintenance costs and a better performing Australian dollar all conspiring in pulling down its revenues.
Australia's biggest investment bank Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX; MQG) expects its advisory, securities, fixed income and commodities divisions to post lower earnings as global markets stumble and deals wane.
