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Supermarkets Charge More for Unpackaged Produce, Undermining Plastic-Free Efforts

Customers seeking to reduce plastic waste by purchasing unpackaged fresh produce are being penalised with higher prices, according to a new survey, supermarkets charge a higher per-kilo price for fruits and vegetables not wrapped in plastic. The survey, conducted by the Australian Marine Conservation Society with volunteers across 180 supermarkets nationwide, revealed that a staggering […]

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Diverging Supermarket Trends Amid Economic Challenges

The leader of one of the nation’s largest networks of independent supermarkets has observed the emergence of a “two-speed” market. In this evolving landscape, some shoppers are opting for store-brand and discounted items, while more affluent households are selecting higher-priced groceries and premium meat cuts. The primary factors driving this division in the $135 billion

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Top Strategies for Preventing an Armed Robbery at a Supermarket

Supermarkets are vulnerable to armed robberies due to the accessibility of cash and valuable goods on hand. However, with proper planning and implementation of security measures, these incidents can be prevented or minimised. Here are some top strategies for preventing an armed robbery at a supermarket: 1. Invest in High-Quality Surveillance Systems: Installing a state-of-the-art

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CHOICE Awards Coles and Woolworths with Shonky Honors

Consumer advocacy group CHOICE has publicly criticised Coles and Woolworths, two major supermarket chains, for taking advantage of the current cost-of-living crisis. This rebuke was made as part of CHOICE’s 18th annual Shonky Awards, which aim to highlight the most subpar products and services identified by the organisation over the past year. The recipients of

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Aldi Faces Accusations of Deliberate Wage Underpayment

Aldi, the supermarket chain, is facing allegations of intentionally underpaying over 20,000 current and former employees by more than $150 million in unpaid wages. The Shop Distributive and Allied Employees Association has initiated a class action in the Federal Court, asserting that Aldi violated workplace laws over a six-year period by requiring store employees to

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Woolworths: Rising Costs Drive Value Search

Woolworths’ CEO, Brad Banducci, highlights that amidst escalating living costs, younger families, individuals, and partners continue to prioritise getting their money’s worth, causing sales to dip in non-essential sectors within the supermarket and Big W chain. The financial strain on specific consumer groups is intensifying, especially as the ripple effects of past year’s interest rate

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Drakes’ New Lightsview Store: Fresh Jobs, Unique Food Hub

Drakes Supermarkets marked the official launch of its latest outlet on October 18, 2023. This addition nestles within the newly constructed Lightsview Village Shopping Centre in Lightsview, South Australia, representing a $30 million investment. Designed to revolutionise the shopping experience for more than 5,000 locals in the northeastern part of Adelaide, the store unveils many

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