Australia’s Coles Group reported sales growth of 3.9%, from continuing operations, in its half year to 1 January 2023, reaching AU$20.8 bn (US$14.4 bn), underpinned by the strength of growth at its supermarkets and online. The retailer said its EBIT rose 9.9% to AU$1.1 bn (US$759.2m) as COVID-related costs were reduced and it benefited from the effects of its Smarter Selling programme. As part...

Retail sales for the first half were AUD5.4bn (US$3.8bn), down 3.7% on H1 F22, as the retailer is cycling elevated sales from the pandemic. Improving momentum through Christmas Endeavour Group operates Australia’s largest alcohol retail network, across Dan Murphy’s and BWS. The retailer delivered the biggest Christmas week on record at Dan Murphy’s, supported by a positive mix shift as tren...

Woolworths and Coles have received a draft notice to deal with over 5,200 tonnes of soft plastic.  REDcycle soft plastics collection problem The two supermarkets had been taking part in the REDcycle soft plastics collection programme which encouraged shoppers to dispose of soft plastics including biscuit wrappers, bread bags, pet food pouches to recycle facilities in the stores. However, th...