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Woolworths Faces 1000+ Charges Over Unpaid Leave to Workers

Australia’s supermarket giant, Woolworths, is facing over 1000 criminal charges for allegedly failing to pay long service leave to its workers in Victoria. The charges were filed in the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court, claiming that Woolworths and its subsidiary, Woolstar, underpaid more than $1 million in long service leave to 1235 former employees between 2018 and […]

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Dumped Groceries Found Near Melbourne Coles Store

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In Melbourne’s south-east, a Coles supermarket faced an unusual situation as thousands of dollars worth of groceries were discovered dumped behind the store. The discarded items included non-perishable goods like nappies, flour, soft drinks, dog food, and toilet paper. The findings were made by a pair of tradies who stumbled upon skip bins outside the

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Aussie Supermarkets Export Plastics for Recycling After REDcycle Collapse

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Australia’s major supermarket chains have begun shipping samples of soft plastics overseas to be recycled, as they grapple with the aftermath of the collapsed REDcycle scheme, which resulted in thousands of tonnes of stockpiled plastics. Coles and Woolworths assumed responsibility for the plastic stockpiles in February, after REDcycle went into liquidation and left creditors, including

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Coles’ Bid for Milk Processing Plants Sparks Competition Concerns

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The nation’s second-largest supermarket chain, Coles, is considering an unprecedented move of owning and operating its own milk processing plants. This development has raised concerns about potential reduced competition in the market. The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) has expressed preliminary worries about Coles’ proposed acquisition of two Saputo milk processing plants located in

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Woolworths initiates a fresh collectable collaboration with Disney

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Woolworths recently revealed their exciting collaboration with Disney in honour of Disney’s 100th anniversary. The supermarket announced the launch of the “Disney 100 Wonders Collector Cards” scheme, a new collectables program. Similar to previous collectables initiatives, this program allows shoppers to collect three cards for every $30 they spend in-store or online. Starting from July

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Aussie Shoppers Tighten Belts Amid Rising Costs

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Leaked internal sales data from Coles, the nation’s second-largest supermarket chain, indicates that consumers are feeling the squeeze in their wallets. As inflation and interest rates have been on the rise for over a year, people are cutting back on their weekly essentials, such as kitchen cleaners, body wash, sponges, wipes, and bathroom disinfectants. The

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Australians Turn to Shoplifting as Financial Struggles Mount

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Desperate Australians are resorting to theft as a means of survival, as reported by one supermarket chain. According to John-Paul Drake, director of Drakes Supermarkets, individuals are leaving the store on a daily basis with a cart full of stolen groceries. He expressed frustration and exhaustion at the audacity of people taking whatever they please.

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Coles Unveils Australia’s First Automated Warehouse for Supermarkets

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Coles, a major supermarket chain in Australia, has revealed a significant transformation in its operations by introducing an automated warehouse to replace human packers with advanced machines. This pioneering automated distribution centre, situated in Brisbane, is the first of its kind in the country and will utilise cutting-edge robots instead of traditional warehouse workers. The

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Consumer Shift to Value and Frozen Foods: Metcash CEO

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Metcash CEO Doug Jones has observed a shift in consumer behaviour as shoppers prioritise value, opting for private label groceries and transitioning from fresh to frozen foods. The food, liquor, and hardware wholesaler is grappling with high inflation and a series of interest rate hikes. Independent supermarkets aligned with Metcash, such as IGA, Foodland, and

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Metcash’s IGA Reports Robust Sales Amidst Challenges

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Metcash, the owner of IGA, has reported that sales in all areas of its retail business remain robust and that it is actively addressing the challenges of increased costs. In the period ending on April 30, the company’s overall revenue increased by 6.2 percent to reach $15.8 billion, while its underlying tax-paid profit rose by

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Woolworths Commits to Phasing Out Caged Eggs

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Woolworths, the major supermarket chain, is taking steps to eliminate a commonly sold poultry product from its stores over the next few years, in line with its long-standing commitment to sustainability made in 2013. As part of its ongoing efforts towards sustainable growth, the retail giant will cease production and sales of caged eggs in

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Understanding the instant asset write-off scheme

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The instant asset write-off is a tax benefit available to small businesses in Australia. It allows businesses to immediately deduct the cost of eligible assets purchased and installed ready for use, up to a certain limit, reducing the amount of tax that the business must pay. This article will explore the ins and outs of

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Canberra Tops the List as Woolworths’ Worst Shoplifting City

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Canberra residents have earned the unenviable title of being the most prolific shoplifters at Woolworths, as recent data reveals that Australia’s capital city has the highest average theft rate for the popular supermarket chain. Among the 15 Woolworths stores in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT), high-priced baby formula emerges as one of the most frequently

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Author name: Dan Armes

Woolworths Faces 1000+ Charges Over Unpaid Leave to Workers

Dumped Groceries Found Near Melbourne Coles Store

Aussie Supermarkets Export Plastics for Recycling After REDcycle Collapse

Coles’ Bid for Milk Processing Plants Sparks Competition Concerns

Woolworths initiates a fresh collectable collaboration with Disney

Aussie Shoppers Tighten Belts Amid Rising Costs

Australians Turn to Shoplifting as Financial Struggles Mount

Coles Unveils Australia’s First Automated Warehouse for Supermarkets

Consumer Shift to Value and Frozen Foods: Metcash CEO

Metcash’s IGA Reports Robust Sales Amidst Challenges

Woolworths Commits to Phasing Out Caged Eggs

Understanding the instant asset write-off scheme

Canberra Tops the List as Woolworths’ Worst Shoplifting City

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