Shop owners risk $50,000 fines to clear stock as Victoria’s bag ban comes into force Retail Matthew Elmas 6 November 2019 Victoria's single-use plastic bag ban is in effect but some shop owners are still clearing through existing bag stocks, risking hefty fines.
Bags banned: South Australia to ditch plastic in cafe and retail trial Innovation Matthew Elmas 19 August 2019 South Australia is moving ahead with a trial to ditch common plastic items in four retail precincts in a first-of-its-kind move.
Calls for supermarkets to tackle plastic problem as Aldi ramps up the pressure on Coles and Woolies Retail The New Daily 28 June 2019 The pressure is mounting on supermarkets to tackle their plastic problem as academics warn the environmental consequences are stark.
“You will get difficult customers”: Small retailers warned to prepare as VIC bag ban looms Retail Matthew Elmas 20 June 2019 Victoria has finally pulled the trigger on a state-wide plastic bag ban, giving retailers just under four months to prepare for what's to come.
Coles’ plastic bag backflip did lead to a drop in sales, Wesfarmers boss says Retail Dominic Powell 17 August 2018 The chief executive of Wesfarmers has revealed the plastic bag ban and subsequent backflips on the issue has had an effect on the company's overall sales.
Why this small business owner has seen a 260% increase in sales thanks to the plastic bag ban Entrepreneurs Dominic Powell 29 June 2018 EString Bags, Australia's main supplier of cotton, string shopping bags has been reaping the rewards of the country's plastic bag ban.
