“Targeted action”: Why ACCC boss Rod Sims wants funeral companies to clean up their acts Competition Matthew Elmas 26 February 2020 ACCC chair Rod Sims says he'll be taking "targeted action" against firms in the funeral industry amid reports about a raft of dodgy behaviour.
A fight for “Freckles”: Nestle forces regional chocolaterie into $5,000 rebrand Competition Priscilla Pho 19 February 2020 Confectionery giant Nestle has threatened legal action against a Victorian family-owned shop over the use of the trademarked term "Freckles".
Competition watchdog sounds warning over Bunnings merger with Adelaide Tools Competition, Retail Dean Blake 17 February 2020 The ACCC is concerned Bunnings’s proposed acquisition of Adelaide Tools could lead to a lack of competition in the hardware market.
How big corporates screwed over small business in 2019 Competition Matthew Elmas 17 December 2019 From UberEats chomping on the hand that feeds to Facebook holding back an entire industry, these are SmartCompany's David vs Goliath battles of 2019.
ACCC says stop: Woolies, Coles dragged over dodgy loyalty tracking Competition Matthew Elmas 3 December 2019 Woolworths and Coles have been told by the ACCC to stop using their loyalty schemes to track customers in ways that limit their control.
You had one job: IKEA fridge iced in this year’s Shonky Awards Competition Priscilla Pho 10 October 2019 IKEA was among the industry giants to win at this year's Shonky Awards, with its NEDKYLD fridge iced for failing its energy tests and spoiling food.
Between Airbnb and online travel agencies, independent motels are struggling to keep up Competition Matthew Elmas 15 August 2019 Independent motels are struggling to keep up with digital economy disruption as regulators catch up with the likes of Airbnb and online travel agencies.
Up to $3.6 billion in ‘loyalty taxes’: Long-standing customers are literally paying the price Competition The Conversation 22 July 2019 A 'loyalty tax' occurs when discounts are offered to new customers, while longer-term customers pay more due to increased premiums during renewal.
Expedia will allow hotels to undercut its prices online, but threatens to shaft those that do Competition Matthew Elmas 25 March 2019 Expedia has axed pay parity clauses for Australian hotel and motel operators in the face of significant industry pressure.
Peter Strong: Why Australia’s music industry needs more Cat Empires and less bureaucratic empires Competition Peter Strong 18 March 2019 Australian musicians are small-business owners, and so need recognition, support, incentives and pathways in order to succeed.
