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Weekend and public holiday surcharges at restaurants and cafes are becoming more common in Australia, but have you heard of a "peak season" fee? The surcharge prompted lively discussion when the menu from the Pavilion Geelong restaurant was posted to social media, with one patron suggesting the restaurant should instead "set your prices year round and absorb this". But Professor …
Sarah Woodland was one of thousands of people who turned to online grocery shopping during the pandemic, but she is part of a growing trend of people who are staying away from physical stores during their weekly shop. Key points: Consumers are shopping at multiple stores to get the best deal on their grocery shop Online stores like Amazon, Catch …
