Paul Pouloudis has been selling fruit and vegetables for years at the same store his grandfather opened back in 1939. The Tweed Fruit Exchange, located in Murwillumbah, less than an hour’s drive from Byron Bay, has managed to keep its doors open even as larger stores have moved into town. “We’re still a family-owned business […]
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Despite scrutiny from the government, Coles CEO Leah Weckert anticipates that more families will choose to stay home during the summer holidays as they manage tighter budgets due to rising mortgage rates and higher bills. To cater to these needs, Coles is putting a strong focus on its own-brand products, which Weckert describes as “more
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IGA is gearing up to launch a cutting-edge supermarket right in the heart of Sydney’s CBD, promising fresh produce, specialty Asian items, a selection of liquor, and much more. This new store is situated in the Quay Quarter Tower at 50 Bridge Street and is independently owned by seasoned operators Jim and Lee. The duo
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The ACCC has launched legal action in the Federal Court against Woolworths Group Limited (Woolworths) and Coles Supermarkets Australia Pty Ltd (Coles) for allegedly misleading consumers through deceptive discount pricing on hundreds of everyday products. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) claims that Woolworths and Coles inflated the prices of certain items for brief
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This week, the Australian Government released the ACCC’s Supermarkets Inquiry Interim Report, shedding light on the country’s major supermarket chains. The ACCC is scrutinising all aspects of the supermarket industry, from market dominance and competition to rising prices and tactics like shrinkflation. They’re also examining the buying power of supermarkets and concerns from both consumers
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The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has been given a $30 million boost to crack down on misleading pricing and other unfair practices in the country’s supermarket industry. This move follows allegations that supermarket giants Woolworths and Coles have been engaging in deceptive discounting tactics. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced the funding increase, emphasising
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The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured more than $100,000 in penalties and back-pay orders in court against the operators of a supermarket in Darwin for breaches affecting a migrant worker. The Federal Circuit and Family Court has imposed a $39,960 penalty against Om Shiva Foods Pty Ltd, trading as Wulagi Supermarket, and a $7,992 penalty
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Staff at a local grocery store in regional Victoria had an unexpected visitor when a koala casually strolled into the Meeniyan IGA, just off the South Gippsland Highway. The curious koala, known for hanging around in a nearby grove of trees, decided to explore the store last week. Store owner Kaelene Shervall recounted the experience,
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Metcash, the wholesale giant behind supermarkets, liquor, and hardware, is anticipating tough trading conditions and increasing pressure on consumers as we approach the Christmas season. Despite these challenges, Metcash’s supermarket sector has shown solid growth since July. However, the growth in food and grocery sales didn’t meet some analysts’ expectations, which led to pressure on
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Inspectors from Liquor & Gaming NSW have seized 191 bottles and cans of alcohol from an unlicensed supermarket in Camperdown, located in Sydney’s Inner West. The store, Oriental Express on Parramatta Rd, is accused of selling alcohol to undercover inspectors on Wednesday, August 28, without holding a required liquor licence. The seized drinks ranged from
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The company operating the Baralaba pub, which burned down just over two weeks ago, has now gone into administration and is being forced to sell its businesses, including the town’s only supermarket and cafe. This situation has left the close-knit community, located 150 km southwest of Rockhampton, in disarray, especially after staff were met by
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Menulog, one of Australia’s leading delivery platforms, has announced a major partnership with Coles Liquor, making it the first major liquor retailer to join the app. This partnership gives consumers access to liquor from over 650 stores across the country. Customers can now order drinks from Liquorland, First Choice Liquor Market, and Vintage Cellars through
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A recent photo of former Woolworths CEO Brad Banducci working behind a checkout counter in his final days with the company has ignited heated debate online. Banducci, who spent 13 years at Woolworths and served as CEO for eight of those years, stepped down in February following a controversial ABC Four Corners report. The report
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