Metcash

Retail Asia08/01/2024

Wholesaler Metcash has appointed Kylie Wallbridge as the new CEO of its liquor division, effective in March. Metcash’s liquor segment includes the Cellarbrations, IGA Liquor, and The Bottle-O brands. Wallbridge will replace John Barakat, who has been the acting liquor CEO since the early retirement of Chris Baddock due to health reasons. Currently, Wallbridge serves as the […]

Retail Asia27/06/2022

Metcash, the Australian wholesaler and distributor for brands like IGA, Mitre 10, Foodland and more, has today announced a new distribution centre (DC) planned for Truganina, Victoria alongside the release of its FY22 results detailing a rise in revenue and earnings. The approximately 115,000sqm DC will replace the company’s existing Laverton, Victoria facility and will […]

Retail Asia31/01/2022

Snickers has released its limited-edition Snickers Creamy Peanut Butter bar in Australia for the first time. The Snickers Creamy Peanut Butter bar is made with real peanut butter, silky smooth caramel and fresh ground peanuts, enrobed in the rich Snickers chocolate. Mars Wrigley Australia Marketing Director Ben Hill says the variation has been a smash hit overseas, and […]

Retail Asia29/11/2019

Metcash shares have dropped more than 10 percent to a four-month low after 7-Eleven chose not to renew its contract with the wholesale food and beverage supplier when it expires in August. Metcash on Friday said its annual sales to 7-Eleven total about $800 million a year, mostly in lower-margin tobacco products. “Metcash was unable […]

Retail Asia19/10/2017

German discounter Aldi is taking a bigger share of the $100 billion Australian supermarket sector as IGA and Foodland fall further behind, new figures show. Industry market researcher IBISWorld has analysed the supermarkets’ latest revenue figures and has found IGA and Foodland supplier Metcash has lost more ground as Aldi continues to successfully expand into […]

Retail Asia12/02/2015

Less than two months after Coles agreed to settle unconscionable conduct claims, Metcash is embroiled in a legal stoush with a major supplier who has accused the food and liquor distributor of demanding excessive rebates and payments. COFCO Distributors and Fasttrack Logistics, which are owned by a group of Indonesian businessmen, have accused Metcash of […]

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Metcash appoints Kylie Wallbridge as liquor division CEO

Metcash to invest $70 million in new Vic DC

Snickers unveils Creamy Peanut Butter bar in Australia

Metcash shares hit by lost 7-Eleven deal

Aldi takes more market share from Metcash

Metcash accused of unconscionable conduct by supplier