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‘You either love or hate Aldi, don’t you?’ How the discount supermarket built a cult following in Australia

Facebook fan groups, wearable merchandise and the famed middle aisle. At a time when trust in supermarkets is dwindling, how did the German chain become so popular with Australian shoppers?

The Guardian - AU · May 24, 2024

What makes an ideal main street? This is what shoppers told us

A lot of dedication and effort goes into making main streets attractive. Local governments, planners, place makers, economic development managers, trade associations and retailers work hard to design, improve and revitalise main streets. The goal is to make them attractive places to increase shopper numbers, provide pleasant places for communities,…

The Conversation · Nov 1, 2023

What is a 'subscription trap' and how can Australians avoid it?

More Australians are getting "trapped" in a subscription service for everything from streamers to pet food and clothing. Here's why.

ABC News · Apr 26, 2023

Amazon poised to dethrone Ebay as Australia’s top online retailer

Australia’s e-commerce industry is standing at the precipice of a monumental shift, as new data predicts Amazon is on track to dethrone Ebay.

The New Daily · Sep 9, 2022

Aldi’s Corner Store is different in a good way for busy commuters

Aldi is launching its second Australian metro offering today, following its competitors' lead into the convenience-focused market.

The New Daily · Sep 7, 2022

‘Customers can see it’: Why supermarket prices will keep rising this year

The large supermarket chains such as Woolworths, Coles and Aldi will pass along their higher business costs to consumers.

The New Daily · Feb 25, 2022