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Ritchies has transformed its traditional loyalty program into an “intuitive and shopper focused” mobile app to strengthen engagement both in and out of store. According to Ritchies, the platform allows the business to deliver targeted offers and tactical campaigns to drive commercial results – more foot traffic to store, and more sales – through a data lead customer-centric strategy. Ritchies CEO Fred Harrison says the new loyalty platform is a significant step forward in how the retailer does business and engages with its shoppers. “It’s good for our customers and it’s good for our suppliers,” he says. “[The] key is the ability we now have to better understand what our customers need and want. The platform is world-class. We are delighted to be working with TCC Global.” The post Ritchies launches digital loyalty program appeared first on Retail World Magazine . from Retail World Magazine https://ift.tt/35oWIPG via IFTTT

New research from IGA reveals that more than two thirds of surveyed Aussies (67%) are set to change the way they celebrate Christmas in 2020. This is expected to involve supporting local businesses, cutting back on gifts and travel, and placing more emphasis on quality time around the dining table. The IGA ‘Christmas Aisle Index’ report, which delves into the nation’s Christmas buying behaviours, found in a year dominated by difficulty and uncertainty, 50% of respondents are choosing to support local Australian businesses following a year of bushfires and Covid-19 Surveyed Aussies will spend less on gifts (27%), going out (24%) and travel (21%), particularly interstate travel (14%). The report suggests, however, that Aussies won’t cut down on groceries and alcohol (with only 7% of respondents planning on spending less on groceries and alcohol), as almost a quarter of surveyed families (23%) place more emphasis on spending quality time around the dining table. This comes as almost...

Coles’ latest Best Buys range features a range of cookware, tableware, and festive utensils to make entertaining and gifting this festive season “easier and more affordable”. Expected to excite customers, Coles has brought back the “popular” limited edition Air Fryer Oven following its “sell-out success” earlier this year. The “powerful” 1800W stainless steel 25L Air Fryer Oven is $129 and includes 10 pre-set functions with 360-degree hot air circulation to roast, toast, and broil food to “healthy, fat-reduced perfection”. Customers can also “deck the dinner table” with a 12-piece dinner set with gold trim edges for $29.99, 6 pack stemless glassware and bamboo serving board for $12.99 each and a Lazy Susan 360 rotating glass platter for $9.99. A strong demand In response to strong customer demand, Coles is expanding its popular Best Buys program to an additional 30 supermarkets nationwide. For the first time this includes the Northern Territory. Coles General Manager for Health ...

The final report by the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Law Enforcement into illicit tobacco scheduled for today is welcomed by Imperial Brands Australasia. The report has said to be a ‘long time coming’. “The illicit tobacco problem in Australia is out of control, with 20.7% of the market now represented by illegal products, costing the Federal Government $3.2 billion in evaded duty, which instead is funnelled into criminal syndicates with links to serious crimes including human trafficking and terrorism,” says Head of Corporate and Legal Affairs, Kirsten Daggar-Nickson. “We have been calling for increased enforcement capabilities at both federal and state level to address this considerate issue and appeared before the joint committee to present industry intelligence which suggests criminal gangs are gaining in sophistication in order to evade authorities.” Ms Daggar-Nickson continues, “We recognise the role of governments and public health agencies in the regulation of tobacco ...

Jean-Marc Dragoli Coffee lovers can now sit back and relax as Nespresso and Zoom2u are offering consumers a new delivery service. Zoom2u delivery partners are collecting orders from Nespresso Boutiques and delivering them to customers in surrounding suburbs within three hours. Nespresso has 19 boutiques across Australia, all of which are part of the new service offering. “We are pleased at the early success of the service and there is clearly demand from customers as shopping habits expectations change,” says Nespresso Oceania Business Executive Officer, Jean-Marc Dragoli. “What’s been so impressive is how the team have worked with Zoom2u to quickly roll this out to our Boutiques nationwide, so customers can get their coffee when they want it.” The three-hour delivery option is available at the end of the checkout process online or on the Nespresso app. Customers receive updates from Zoom2u’s delivery partners as orders are collected and delivered. Working with Nespresso i...

Gillette is opening the doors to its first ever pop-up barber shop in Australia, in time for Movember and in celebration of the new King C. Gillette range. The shop represents the businesses partnership with Movember and the Movember Foundation. “We’re proud to support mental and physical health for men across the country while simultaneously providing all men, with the tools of the trade to master their Mos and providing more reasons to put their personal wellbeing first,” says Brand Director at Gillette ANZ, Ryan Edwards. The King C. Gillette range will feature a complete collection of tools and facial hair care products that are crafted to help men perfect their unique look and enhance their personal grooming ritual. The King C. Gillette tools, accessories and facial hair care products include a double-eged safety razor. Additionally, in a first for the brand, specific beard-care products have been developed, promising to support men with facial hair to look, feel and act thei...

Gillette is opening the doors to its first ever pop-up barber shop in Australia, in time for Movember and in celebration of the new King C. Gillette range. The shop represents the businesses partnership with Movember and the Movember Foundation. “We’re proud to support mental and physical health for men across the country while simultaneously providing all men, with the tools of the trade to master their Mos and providing more reasons to put their personal wellbeing first,” says Brand Director at Gillette ANZ, Ryan Edwards. The King C. Gillette range will feature a complete collection of tools and facial hair care products that are crafted to help men perfect their unique look and enhance their personal grooming ritual. The King C. Gillette tools, accessories and facial hair care products include a double-eged safety razor. Additionally, in a first for the brand, specific beard-care products have been developed, promising to support men with facial hair to look, feel and act thei...

Image via FSANZ Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is conducting a recall of ‘Pete Evans Health Everyday Jamaican Simmer Sauce 330g’. As stated on the FSANZ website, the product has been available for sale at independent food retailers including IGA in NSW, Qld and SA. It was additionally available in health food stores in NSW, Qld and Vic, pharmacies in NSW and Qld, and from online food retailers in Australia. The date markings of the product: Best before 10/07/2022 Batch Code 19220676/1 Why is the product being recalled? The recall is due to incorrect packaging (Thai Green Curry Sauce 330g labelled incorrectly as Jamaican Simmer Sauce 330g) which has resulted in the presence of an undeclared allergen (fish). The FSANZ website is advising that consumers who have a seafood allergy or intolerance should not consume this product. It’s also stated on the website that customers should return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. For further info...

Kakadu Tiny Tots Moreton Daily Tea Kylie-Lee Bradford is more than a business owner, but an inspiration to women and her culture. Kakadu Tiny Tots is an Indigenous-run business that creates baby clothing and authentic aboriginal products, using only organic and sustainable materials. All designs originate and are handcrafted in remote indigenous communities in the Northern Territory of Australia. “We are extremely passionate about looking after country,” she says. As mentioned on their website, the company was founded on a joint idea to incorporate the gap in the market of quality indigenous-based children’s clothing, and to recognise and acknowledge the aboriginal people of Australia. Ms Bradford explains that it was the gap in female-led Indigenous businesses that inspired her to launch Kakadu Tiny Tots six years ago. “I wanted to be an inspiration to the younger generation of women including my three daughters.” Ms Bradford grew up in the small Aboriginal community of Pat...

Coles has opened what is said to be its “most innovative and tailor-made supermarket yet”, inspiring customers with “Australian-first” sustainability features and a product range personalised to meet the needs of the local community. Opening today, the Chatswood store is part of an expansion of the Coles Local format in Sydney. This follows the successful launch of the concept in Rose Bay in May, with Manly set to welcome a new Local store to the neighbourhood later this year. In an “Australian supermarket first”, Coles Local Chatswood debuts a range of refillable Ecostore shampoos, conditioners, body washes, and laundry liquids available for customers through a new in-store refill station using bottles made from recycled and sugarcane plastic, eliminating the need for single-use bottles. According to Coles, the new store is “uniquely personalised” to the community that it serves. It features more than 200 plant-based food products, ice cream just for dogs, a premium coffee and ora...

Coles has partnered with recycling organisations RED Group and Replas to create and install a concrete slab carpark made partly out of recycled soft plastics. Under installation at Coles Horsham in Victoria, the carpark is claimed to be the first commercial construction project in Australia to make use of Polyrok (promoted as a sustainable alternative to aggregate minerals used in concrete, such as stone). Made from plastic bags and soft plastic packaging recovered from the REDcycle program, Polyrock has the potential to divert 105,000 tonnes of soft plastics from landfill each year, if used in commercial concrete projects across Australia. Replas Joint Managing Director Mark Jacobsen says that Polyrok reduces the carbon footprint due to the reduced thermal mass it provides. “This tackles the plastic problem and climate change all while being fit for purpose,” he says. “If innovative products like this were adopted in all buildings and car parks, the collective reduction in green...

In light of NAIDOC Week 2020, Pinterest is launching the Today Tab and the Pinterest Shop in Australia. The launches recognise and honour the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples culture, and makes it easier for Pinners to discover their content. The Today tab is a source of daily inspiration with curated topics and trending Pins, and features inspirational content from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander creators, businesses and artists. “It’s unique that Pinterest is connecting some of the world’s most remote communities, with new, global audiences,” says CEO of ANKA Christina Davidson. “The boards created for the online exhibition acknowledge the extraordinary renaissance of the longest living culture on earth and speaks to the heart of what the NAIDOC Week represents this year, Always Was, Always Will Be.” Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have been trading for over 60,000 years, however the pandemic has left many Indigenous businesses facing an uncertai...

Today and every day we should be supporting indigenous-owned businesses. The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Kate Carnell is taking time in NAIDOC Week 2020 to encourage Aussies to buy from indigenous-run businesses. Ms Carnell also makes a point in saying that the indigenous business sector if one of the fastest growing in Australia. “Supply Nation data shows the number of indigenous businesses is growing by 12.5% each year,” she says. “There are currently as many as 16,000 indigenous-owned businesses in Australia and that is expected to grow to more than 18,000 in the next five years.” Ms Carnell explains that for every dollar spent with an indigenous business goes a long way. “According to Supply Nation, for every $1 of revenue, certified indigenous suppliers generate $4.41 of social return. “Some great examples of this can be seen in ASBFEO’s Indigenous Success Stories series, profiling a number of inspiring indigenous businesses that have embrace...

Plastic material Most of us want to improve our sustainability actions, however research shows that we’re still a little unsure about how it all works. A quarter of the nation admits that they have limited knowledge on recycling and soft plastics recycling. Research commissioned by Kellogg’s Australia reveals 85% of the nation aren’t aware that soft plastics, like cereal liners, can be recycled. Additionally, 90% of Aussies admit they would feel more comfortable recycling if they had a deeper understanding of where the plastics were going. “Australian’s want to recycle but with so much information out there, it can be overwhelming and confusing,” says Director of Corporate Affairs & General Manager at Kellogg’s New Zealand, Tamara Howe. Coles Material On Conveyor “Our research has shown 69% of the nation feel their lack of knowledge actually stops them from recycling.” To help raise awareness of the fact that soft plastics can be recycled and inspire Aussies and keys o...

Llanllyr SOURCE is sure to put a spring in your step, with the launch of their spring water and natural mixers. After seeing success in the UK, USA and Canada, they are finally launching in Australia. The brand’s full range consists of still and sparkling waters in cans, along with its range of eight natural mixers. Flavours include Tonic Water, Light Tonic Water, Ginger Beer, Fiery Ginger Beer, Bitter Lemon, Lemonade, Ginger Ale & Club Soda. “As a company, we are committed to protecting our earth’s natural resources and recognise that the time for change is now,” says Llanllyr SOURCE COO, Mike Rosenblatt. “As such, we are carbon neutral and are working to remove all plastic from our packaging. Our aim is to be the category leader for the responsible production and distribution of the highest quality spring water products around the world.” The range of natural mixers, which originally launched in 2014, are made with Llanllyr SOURCE Spring Water as their base ingredient. T...

The National Retail Association (NRA) is outlining a different approach to legalising the sale of vaping products, in its submission to the Senate Inquiry. Previously the NRA have expressed concern with the current plan. The NRA’s submission proposes a model that would allow small business to transition away from cigarettes. It requires strict regulation, in line with existing cigarette sales laws, but will open a pathway for both smokers and retailers to quit cigarettes. The submission proposes a regulatory framework developed by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission to regulate smoke-free tobacco products, based on the three principles – reducing harm, helping Australian smokers, and protecting Australian kids. “This model recognises that 20,000 retailers – who already have trusting relationships with Australia’s 3 million smokers – are well placed to act as the frontline in helping customers move to a less harmful product category,” says the NRA submission. “And ...

Due to an undeclared allergen (milk), The Chocolate Yogi Pty Limited is conducting a recall of Oscar Caramel Mylk Chocolate 15g (date marking: Best Before 11 06 21). A  Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) statement  reports the product has been available for sale at independent food retailers, including: IGA in NSW, QLD, Vic, Tas, SA and WA. Health food stores in NSW, ACT, QLD, Vic, Tas, SA and WA. Pharmacies in NSW, QLD, Vic, SA and WA. Lolly shops in QLD. Online food retailers in Australia. Consumers who have a milk allergy or intolerance are advised not to consume this product as a reaction may occur if the product is consumed. FSANZ advises that consumers who have purchased this product to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. For further information, visit:  thechocolateyogi.com.au The post Dairy-free chocolate recalled appeared first on Retail World Magazine . from Retail World Magazine https://ift.tt/3l54a82 via IFTTT