Environmental activist and Shepherd's Hut owner Laura Wishart wants support for Nature Positive Bills

The third-generation owner of a family-run winery in Porongurup has said stricter conservation laws would cut red tape for businesses as federal parliament prepares to debate environmental law reforms. Shepherd's Hut Wines owner Laura Wishart was one of seven Western Australians who met with federal ministers in Canberra on August 21 to discuss the three … Read more

Record annual sales for Rebel and Supercheap car owner Super Retail Group

The retailer behind some of Australia's best-known retail brands – including Rebel Sport and Supercheap Auto – has reported record sales for the 2024 financial year. The Super Retail Group, which also operates the Macpac and BCF brands, said on Thursday that group sales rose 2 percent to $3.9 billion in the 12 months to … Read more

Mars acquires Pringles owner Kellanova in $45 billion deal

Mars, whose brands include M&M's, Snickers and Skittles, is buying food maker Kellanova in a deal worth nearly $30 billion ($45 billion Australian dollars), giving it access to a huge portfolio of consumer brands from Cheez-It to Pop-Tarts. Kellanova was created in 2023 by splitting Kellogg Co. into three companies.

Noni B, Katie's owner Mosaic Brands seeks “safe haven” amid financial difficulties

Mosaic Brands has confirmed that it has entered into so-called safe harbour arrangements that will allow the board to retain control of the troubled fashion retailer while it attempts to overcome its financial difficulties. The listed company behind budget clothing brands Noni B, Rockmans, Rivers, Millers and Katies ended a brief trading halt on Wednesday … Read more