MGA Independent Retailer Magazine - February 2021 - Issue 1

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INDUSTRY NEWS

NATIONAL QUEENSLAND

SPAR Supermarkets Australia

SPAR Acacia Ridge team coming together to play barefoot bowls and celebrating the 10th Anniversary – MD Lou Jardin pictured 2nd from left

Ten years ago in 2010, experienced supermarket operator and industry leader Lou Jardin had the vision to expand and grow the SPAR independent supermarket network and business. Lou and his family invested their resources and time into the SPAR business located in Acacia Ridge Queensland, and Lou became SPAR Australia Managing Director. The SPAR Australia business included warehousing and distribution facilities, store support services and SPAR Marketing, Advertising and Promotional functions. The SPAR business has been driven by a team of dedicated professionals who together have significantly accelerated the modernisation of the SPAR Brand, always acting with the best interests of SPAR, SPAR Express and 5 STAR Supermarket branded members in mind. mga.asn.au | February 2021 | Edition 1

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MGA Independent Retailer Magazine - February 2021 - Issue 1

Published on Feb 24, 2021

MGA Independent Businesses Australia

For over 100 Years Australia’s Independent Supermarkets and Liquor Stores have relied on MGA Independent Retailers' informative magazine. Independent Retailer is the official magazine of MGA Independent Retailers. Circulation is eight times per year to over 2,000 leading independent supermarket, liquor and timber & hardware store members across the country. The readers of Independent Retailer are a vital audience to target your advertising message. Independent Retailer is regarded as a “must read” publication by our members, corporate partners, suppliers to the trade and government bodies interested in the vibrant and growing independent retail sector. Corporate partnership of MGA is growing at a rapid rate, further strengthening the Independent Retailer magazine’s relevance in the market place. With input from the experienced team at MGA, all editorial content is relevant and is presented to our readers in a format that is appropriate for their business. Profile for MGA Independent Retailers

MGA Independent Retailer Magazine - February 2021 - Issue 1

Articles inside

Are you prepared for La Niña?

Asahi Holdings Australia appoints new chairman

Bond Seven, new look, same delicious taste

Implementing Risk Management into your business

Small business sector demonstrates resilience in COVID crisis: report

SPAR Supermarkets Australia celebrates 10 years

IGA Mascot NSW

Small actions can make a big difference - Sustainability in the workplace

Jail for masterminds of record WA cigarette importation

Provans scholarships

Queensland - It’s the last straw for single-use plastics

WA Minister for Small Business Paul Papalia thanks MGA WA Director Ross Anile

MGA TMA - Waste and the Australian Circular Economy

WA CDS - Letter from Michael Rowe

Circular Economy Solution insights - Packaging

Long-awaited Illicit Tobacco Report released

MGA TMA voices concern over proposed payments platform merger

CEO welcome

Attorney General releases proposed Industrial Relations Reforms that will benefit the Australian economy

Looming changes for casual engagement

Fairly Dismissed

2020 MGA TMA National AGM and Industry Update – Australian Circular Economy Solutions

Ombudsman backs ACCC’s concerns over Woolworths’ PFD tilt

Individual Flexibility Agreement. What are they and how are they created?

Insolvency reforms a boost to small business owners