AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoRetail Shake-up: David Jones has entered administration after 188 years and will keep trading while receivers review the business. Suppliers report months of unpaid invoices, while shoppers face uncertainty over store closures and gift cards. Supermarket Watch: Coles and Woolworths have pulled Sara Lee ice-cream tubs, leaving IGA as the last major stockist. Separately, Greenpeace gave major beef buyers failing marks on deforestation commitments; Woolworths disputes the findings and Coles rejects the claims. Product Safety: Pump bottled water was recalled from Coles, Woolworths and Aldi over a choking risk, while several Maria’s Pasta products were recalled over possible metal contamination. Household Spending: Australians spent more than expected in September, even as retail spending slowed ahead of Christmas.
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