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Retail World has a rich heritage as the trusted source of information for the Australian grocery ind

Retail World has a rich heritage as the trusted source of information for the Australian grocery industry. The leading Australian trade magazine was established in 1947 and remains at the forefront of news serving the grocery channel and FMCG trade. Celebrating a milestone of 70 years, the monthly magazine is now bigger and better than ever, delivering the latest in industry news, market trends, s

tatistics and analysis, making it one of the most comprehensive and relevant resources available to the retail trade. Retail World is committed to the development of the retail industry. Our mission is to provide trusted, informative and timely coverage of the opportunities, developments and issues affecting supermarket owners, managers, staff and suppliers.

15/09/2025

RETAIL WORLD SEPTEMBER ISSUE OUT NOW

Addressing unit pricing rules and shrinkflation

Coles and Woolworths will separately face a joint trial next year over allegations of false or misleading representations to consumers about their discount pricing claims.
The Federal Court has confirmed that the class action proceedings being run by Gerard Malouf & Partners (GMP Law) on behalf of everyday shoppers will be run alongside the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission’s (ACCC) proceedings against the supermarket giants.

Consumer group CHOICE has welcomed the Federal Government’s consultation to strengthen unit pricing rules and address shrinkflation. CHOICE has been calling for changes to the Grocery Unit Pricing Code for years to make unit pricing easier for consumers to use, including making it more visible and ensuring it’s used consistently.

SPAR Australia recently held its Trade Show and Gala Awards bringing together retailers, suppliers, directors and staff to celebrate innovation, partnership, and achievement across the network. SPAR Bourke was awarded SPAR Store of the Year, while SPAR Express Terrigal was awarded SPAR Express Store of the Year.

SPAR Australia has a vision to be the best partner for independents. Managing Director Lou Jardin spoke to Retail World in an exclusive interview about the competitive retail landscape, trends and opportunities, the outlook and future-proofing the independent sector.

As Jones Retail Group celebrates its 30th anniversary, business owners Tyrone and Leanne Jones reflect on their journey and continued dedication to creating destinations for food lovers.

Circana reveals income-based spending trends and category performance in Australia in its latest shopper data.

In this issue, we look at beverages, ready meals, deli & smallgoods, and health & wellness categories, as well as IIoT and automation.

Read more in Retail World September edition.
http://emagazines.retailmedia.com.au/rw-sept-2025-dcl7yee3f2/full-view.html

15/08/2025

RETAIL WORLD AUGUST ISSUE OUT NOW

Tax reform discussion must be a holistic one

A joint group of industry organisations have responded to the Productivity Commission report.
The Productivity Commission proposal to tax business cash flow is an experimental change that hasn’t been tried anywhere else in the world. This tax increase risks putting more pressure on all Australians still struggling under cost-of-living pressures.

The IGA National Conference and Metcash Food Expo took place on the Gold Coast last month. In strengthening the independent network, Metcash Group CEO Doug Jones in his address stressed the need for continuous innovation and collaboration among independent retailers to maintain competitiveness.

Australia’s top IGA and Foodland IGA stores were honoured at the 26th annual IGA National Awards of Excellence, recognising and celebrating independent retailers from across the country. Romeo’s Foodland IGA Royal Park in South Australia received the highest accolade of the night: the 2025 IGA National Retailer of the Year award.

In an exclusive interview with Retail World, newly appointed Australian Food and Grocery Council CEO Colm Maguire discusses the AFGC’s role in the food and grocery manufacturing sector, its advocacy agenda, and the journey to a sector value of $250 billion by 2030. “This is an exciting time to be part of this sector. There’s potential for stronger growth going forward.”

Shop! ANZ now defines retail marketing as ‘any form of lower funnel marketing where the main objective is to directly influence the purchase decision in or around a physical or online retailer’. In short: all marketing activity with an intent to drive sales or purchase.

In this issue, we look at the alternatives category, as well as the supply chain.

Read more in Retail World August edition.
http://emagazines.retailmedia.com.au/rw-august-2025/full-view.html

11/07/2025

RETAIL WORLD JULY ISSUE OUT NOW

Big two in price response as low-cost rivals grow

The continued expansion of ALDI and Amazon has forced Woolworths and Coles to remain price-competitive on both the physical store and online service fronts, according to the IBISWorld ‘Supermarkets and Grocery Stores in Australia’ report published earlier this year.

Woolworths’ share of market sits at 36.5 per cent, with Coles at 29.1 per cent, ALDI at 8.9 per cent, Metcash at six per cent, and other companies at 19.5 per cent.

“Eventually, when inflationary pressures subside and consumer sentiment returns to a positive level, supermarkets and grocers will be well positioned to take advantage of consumer appetite for value-added and premium goods,” said Danny Martin, IBISWorld Industry Analyst. “Strong growth in online sales is set to continue.”

In an exclusive interview with Retail World, newly appointed MGA Independent Businesses Australia CEO Martin Stirling discusses his background, his new position and the role of the organisation representing independent grocery, liquor and other retail businesses across Australia, its advocacy agenda, its challenges and opportunities, and the importance of the independent retail sector.

We present a Half-Year State of the Grocery Industry update as retail leaders outline their performance, new initiatives, and how they’re adapting to market challenges.

We also highlight what’s trending in fresh, artisanal home cooking, and sales and marketing. Additionally, we explore the categories of fresh, home cooking, international, health and wellness, innovation, sustainability, and equipment.

Read more in Retail World July edition.
http://emagazines.retailmedia.com.au/rw-july-25/full-view.html

16/06/2025

JUNE ISSUE OUT NOW!

HALF-YEAR STATE OF THE INDUSTRY

The supermarkets and grocery store sector has declined 0.6 per cent in 2020-2025 to $140.4 billion, according to the IBISWorld Supermarkets and Grocery Stores in Australia Report published in January 2025.

“The growth of ALDI and Amazon has caused dominant players Coles and Woolworths to cut costs in other areas to compete on pricing. Automation, data collection and more favourable supplier contracts have maintained the giants’ profit margins amid surging costs,” said Danny Martin, IBISWorld Industry Analyst.

White’s IGA Company Director Roz White spoke to Retail World in an exclusive interview about the impressive expansion of the group’s transformed Mooloolah store in the Sunshine Coast region, the competitive landscape, catering to the local community, and continued investment in the business.

Over the past few months, tapestry has been proud to collaborate with Retail World to introduce a powerful new concept to the Australian market: intelligent commerce. This isn’t a buzzword. It’s a category shift – a fundamental rethinking of how retailers and suppliers interact with data to win customers, improve margin, and unlock new growth.

In Retail World’s Half-Year State of the Industry Report, Circana presents a picture of Australia’s food and grocery sector in 2025, global and economic developments at play, consumer trends, growth categories, and opportunities for retailers.

We highlight what’s trending in modern Mediterranean, the chiller, and store equipment. Additionally, we explore the categories of fresh, home cooking, international, health and wellness, innovation, sustainability, and equipment.

Read more in Retail World June edition.
http://emagazines.retailmedia.com.au/rw_june2025_2/full-view.html

16/05/2025

RETAIL WORLD MAY ISSUE OUT NOW!

A resilient food and grocery industry is a national imperative

The Australian Retailers Association and the National Retail Association congratulated Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and the ALP on their election win and say they’re ready to work together with the government to improve conditions to allow the country’s vital $430 billion retail sector to invest, grow and create jobs.

Harris Farm Markets has opened its new store at Dural in Sydney’s northwest, with another store opening in the city’s inner suburb of Marrickville this month, and others in Sydney and Queensland to open later this year. Co-CEO Luke Harris spoke to Retail World about the latest store opening and offer.

WA’s Tucker Fresh IGA was awarded IGA International Retailer of the Year. The owners and executive partners of Tucker Fresh IGA Kinross, Poojan Shah and Veer Shah, spoke to Retail World about the retailer’s success on the international stage, the retailer-supplier-wholesaler relationship, and retail and consumer trends driving the market.

The digital shopping experience, designed to deliver convenience and speed, now faces a defining challenge: a crisis of trust. FiftyFive5 underscores the opportunities for retailers to restore customer faith in buying online.

Self-service checkouts at several chains have increased in the past year, but so too have self-checkout fraud and retail crime. Appriss Retail presents tips for reversing the self-check shrink.

We highlight what’s trending in smallgoods, health and wellness, and cover point of sale trends and insights. Additionally, we explore the categories of fresh, home cooking, international, health and wellness, innovation, sustainability, and equipment.

Read more in Retail World May edition.
https://retailworldmagazine.com.au/retail-world-magazine-may-2025/

10/04/2025

RETAIL WORLD APRIL ISSUE OUT NOW!

Retail recovery is key to an economic recovery

At the release of the 2025-26 Federal Budget, the Albanese government said it is securing Australia’s future during a time of global uncertainty by making our economy more productive and more resilient.
The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) and National Retail Association (NRA) said the Federal Government’s modest cost of living measures in the federal budget, including delayed tax cuts, energy, health care, student debt relief and pensioner measures, may have a flow-on effect to consumer confidence.

The final report for the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s Supermarket Inquiry has made 20 recommendations after finding that ALDI, Coles and Woolworths are some of the most profitable supermarket businesses among global peers and their average product margins have increased over the past five financial years.
The recommendations, which include clearer pricing practices, greater transparency for suppliers and reforms to planning and zoning laws, are designed to improve competition in the supermarket sector, make a difference for consumers and give suppliers fairer bargaining conditions.

Australia’s food market appears to be normalising after a chaotic five-year period, but it’s a new normal, characterised by altered shopper behaviour and extensive structural change to the market and supply chains, according to a new report from Rabobank.

The latest Australian Food & Grocery Council (AFGC) and Argon&Co ‘Supply Chain Survey Report’, conducted every two years, reveals the biggest challenges and trends shaping food and grocery supply chains.

We highlight what’s trending in confectionery, beverages, plus point of purchase and insights on how retailers are influencing shoppers with in-store displays. We also explore the categories of fresh, home cooking, international, health and wellness, innovation, sustainability, and equipment.

Read more in Retail World April edition
https://retailworldmagazine.com.au/retail-world-april-2025/

14/03/2025

RETAIL WORLD MARCH ISSUE OUT NOW!

Strengthening the nation’s food security

Food and grocery manufacturers are calling for immediate action from the government to strengthen the nation’s food security by backing this crucial industry.
Candidates in the upcoming Federal election should prioritise policies that address immediate needs of Australia’s food and grocery sector while paving the way for long-term collaborative solutions, the peak body for the industry Australian Food & Grocery Council said.

A re-elected Albanese Labor Government will help secure Australia’s food future with the development of a new national food security strategy: Feeding Australia. The strategy will boost the security and supply chain resilience of agriculture and food production systems in Australia.
The Government will commit $3.5 million to develop Feeding Australia with a collaborative approach to give farmers and other stakeholders in the food supply chain the opportunity to address underlying challenges facing our food system.

In this issue, Food South Australia CEO Tori Dixon-Whittle discusses the food manufacturing landscape and Food SA’s new strategic framework, TASTE (Transformation, Advocacy, Support, Training, Engagement), which is driving industry transformation. She highlights the challenges facing the sector and explores new opportunities for growth within a forward-thinking and resilient industry.

We highlight what’s trending in Asian cooking, snacks, and energy management. We also explore the categories of fresh, home cooking, international, health and wellness, innovation, sustainability, and equipment.

Read more in Retail World March edition
https://retailworldmagazine.com.au/magazine/retail-world-march-2025/

21/02/2025

RETAIL WORLD FEBRUARY ISSUE OUT NOW!

The importance of Australia’s $430 billion retail sector

Increased support for small to medium sized business, national harmonisation of retail industry regulations, federal government leadership on retail crime, and strengthened supply chain infrastructure are among the priorities for retailers ahead of the upcoming federal budget.
In a joint pre-budget submission, peak retail bodies the Australian Retailers Association (ARA) and National Retail Association (NRA) are urging the government to recognise the importance of Australia’s $430 billion retail sector, which employs 1.4 million people.
The ARA and NRA are advocating for government focus across three key pillars: ‘Embrace a growth mindset’ ‘Grow the retail workforce’, and ‘Collaborate on community outcomes’.

In this issue, Ritchies Stores CEO, Director and shareholder Fred Harrison reflects on a remarkable 50-year journey with the company. In an exclusive interview with Retail World he discusses the milestone anniversary, the evolution of the largest independent supermarket chain in Australia, and the market dynamics of this sector.

There’s growing optimism that retail may have reached an inflection point. In recent months, tax breaks have been introduced to stimulate spending, and inflation hit a three-year low, while there’s growing hope for a series of interest rate cuts this year. What, though, might those macroeconomic indicators mean for 2025? Retail leaders share five key trends and insights for the sector.

There’s plenty of talk about applying AI – where it may be best placed in solving problems facing humanity, and which of its aspects we should be wary of. But these may be concepts and debates too big to apply to one’s own business. RELEX predicts how AI will impact supply chains in 2025 and beyond.

We highlight what’s trending in convenience, frozen food, and waste management. We also explore the categories of fresh, home cooking, international, health and wellness, innovation, sustainability, and equipment.

Read more in Retail World February edition.
https://retailworldmagazine.com.au/magazine/retail-world-february-2025/

13/12/2024

RETAIL WORLD STATE OF THE INDUSTRY DECEMBER EDITION OUT NOW

Supermarkets inquiry and grocery code challenges

From the rising operational costs impacting retailers and suppliers to the rising living and household costs affecting consumers, the challenging environment in which the retail, food and grocery supply chain operates has been ongoing in 2024.

This year, the retail sector has continued to be scrutinised and closely monitored in line with federal government attention to the Food and Grocery Code of Conduct, as well as the Senate inquiry into supermarket prices.

In this issue, Retail World’s State of the Industry December 2024 edition, Australia’s supermarket retailers and wholesalers reflect on the past year, the changing landscape and challenges in the market, and give a forecast for 2025. Coles and Woolworths say they’re focused on delivering great value and exceptional service to their customers, while Metcash points to its intention to grow market share and expand the IGA store network. Our contributors also share their perspectives on the year ahead.

Australian grocery performance has been solid. According to Circana, in the 12 months to September, grocery retail accounted for 52 per cent of all Australian retail growth. Circana presents a state-of-the-industry update on the retail market, consumer trends, growth categories, challenges and opportunities.

In 2025, Australian brands will again face new and unique challenges, and a convergence of global trends and local consumer needs is expected. Accenture and Fiftyfive5 explore the context of what happened in 2024 to understand the path forward for retailers in the coming 12 months.

Euromonitor International’s Global Consumer Trends 2025 report reveals three trends encapsulating key shifts shaping consumer habits: ‘Wiser wallets’, ‘Eco logical’ and ‘Healthspan plans’. These trends offer valuable insights for retail professionals looking to stay ahead of emerging expectations.

Read more in Retail World December issue here
https://retailworldmagazine.com.au/retail-world-december-2024/

15/11/2024

RETAIL WORLD NOVEMBER ISSUE OUT NOW

Tough times for manufacturing

The ACCC is conducting a series of public hearings from 7 to 22 November as part of its ongoing supermarkets inquiry. To be live-streamed via the ACCC website, the public hearings will be an opportunity for the ACCC to gain a more complete understanding of the key issues in the retail grocery sector and its associated supply chains. The hearings will involve executives of ALDI, Coles, Metcash, Woolworths and other stakeholders.

Times are tougher than ever for manufacturers in Australia, says the Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC), as cost pressures continue to mount on the food industry.
In its response to the ACCC’s Interim Report for its inquiry into supermarket pricing, the AFGC noted rising costs are eroding industry profits. Although some costs, including some commodities, energy, and shipping have slightly moderated, they continue to be above pre-Covid levels and other costs are increasing. Wholesale price increases to supermarkets do not fully reflect manufacturing costs.

This month, the 2025 Product of the Year winners are revealed. For the third year in a row, affordability has been the driving factor in influencing how people are filling their shopping trollies in the hopes of reducing their grocery bills. This – paired with Product of the Year’s research revealing Australians in the 55+ category are feeling disengaged with grocery shopping – shows how the cost of living continues to put pressure on many Aussie households.

Read more in Retail World November issue here
https://retailworldmagazine.com.au/retail-world-november-2024/

17/10/2024

RETAIL WORLD OCTOBER ISSUE OUT NOW!

Supermarket retailing in Australia an oligopoly, ACCC

The ACCC has commenced separate proceedings in the Federal Court against Coles and Woolworths for allegedly misleading consumers through discount pricing claims on hundreds of common supermarket products. The allegations relate to products sold by the retailers at regular long-term prices which remained the same, excluding short-term specials, for at least six months.

The ACCC has since published its interim report for its inquiry into supermarkets, outlining what it has heard at the halfway point of the year-long inquiry. The interim report includes detailed information gathered through stakeholder submissions, responses to the ACCC’s consumer survey, and feedback provided by suppliers at roundtable discussions held around rural and regional Australia.

Saints Road Foodland was awarded IGA International Retailer of the Year in March this year. Chapley Group Director Spero Tsapaliaris – Saints Road Foodland spoke to Retail World in an exclusive interview about recognition of the store, store highlights, and being inducted into the IGA Hall of Fame.

Food emporium LaManna has a fresh new look following a recent rebranding project with Davidson Branding that perpetuates it as the must-visit food and hospitality destination located at Essendon Fields in Victoria. LaManna CEO Patrick LaManna spoke to Retail World in an exclusive interview about the rebranding and new offer, consumer trends and the retail landscape.

Read more in Retail World October issue here
https://retailworldmagazine.com.au/retail-world-october-2024/

13/09/2024

RETAIL WORLD SEPTEMBER ISSUE OUT NOW

The vital role of the $163 billion food and grocery manufacturing industry

The Australian Food and Grocery Council is calling on the federal government to back the industry by implementing tax incentives for food and grocery manufacturing to be globally competitive. The call follows the release of AFGC’s annual industry snapshot for 2022/23, which highlights the vital role the food and grocery manufacturing industry plays in Australia’s economy, employment, and every household. Turnover, or the value of the sector, increased by 11.6 per cent to $163 billion, reflecting strong demand from a year of record immigration and increased wholesale prices.

By leveraging its private-label products and targeted promotions, SPAR has sustained food sales amid inflation, reinforcing its competitive position in the market. “By emphasising customer convenience and value, SPAR has carved out a niche in the crowded market, providing significant competition in its operational areas,” SPAR Australia Managing Director Lou Jardin said in an exclusive interview with Retail World.

Mintel’s Global New Product Database (GNPD) shows that for the first five months of 2024, just 35 per cent of global CPG launches (ie, across food, drink, household, health, beauty, personal care and pet care) are genuinely new products.

Changes to Australia’s privacy laws are due to be tabled in draft form in the federal parliament. According to Fifth Dimension Consulting, one of the key themes of the new legislation is that it aims to better inform consumers of their rights around how their personal information and consumption behaviour is collected and used by organisations, from small businesses through to major companies and government departments.

Read more in Retail World September issue here
https://retailworldmagazine.com.au/retail-world-september-2024

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