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Pushing Back Against Supermarket Automation: The Case for Human Service

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In a world where we’ve passively accepted the collection and use of our personal data by social media giants for their profit, the rise of supermarket self-service machines follows a similar pattern. Yet, the strong reaction to a recent article on Rossies FoodWorks in Griffith, a rare example of a grocery store eschewing automation, signals […]

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Farmers Urge Investigation into Supermarket Pricing Amid Falling Livestock Profits

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Sam Kelly, a farmer and owner of Red Hill, a beef and lamb farm in NSW, has observed a significant drop in the prices he receives for his livestock compared to the stable prices maintained by supermarkets. Despite a recent decrease in lamb prices, Kelly believes this adjustment was overdue. He highlights a stark contrast

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Senator Backs Woolworths’ Cash Withdrawal Limit Cut

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Senator Gerard Rennick, a key figure in the investigation into diminishing banking services, has endorsed Woolworths’ controversial decision to lower its cash withdrawal limits. Rennick, a member of the government committee probing bank closures in rural Australia, stated to news.com.au that Woolworths is not a bank and shouldn’t bear the burden of providing cash. He

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Woolworths CEO Condemns Rising Aggression Towards Staff

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Woolworths Group CEO Brad Banducci has expressed frustration over the increasing aggression towards their staff, highlighting alarming incidents where employees faced axe attacks and gun threats. The company has seen a staggering 50% increase in such incidents compared to last year. On average, Woolworths Group, which includes supermarkets, metro stores, and Big W stores, experiences

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Norseman’s Supermarket Records $251K Profit in Its First Month Under Council Ownership

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The Dundas Shire Council in Western Australia, spanning over 93,000 square kilometres, recently invested $1.43 million to acquire the only supermarket in their small town, Norseman. This decision was driven by a desire to support the community amidst challenges like a decreasing population and reduced ratepayer revenue. With fewer than 700 residents, the shire includes

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IGA Targets Top Spot in Australian Supermarkets

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Metcash, the operator of IGA supermarkets, is strategising to become Australia’s preferred supermarket by focusing on reducing prices in its smaller and medium-sized stores. This move aims to attract value shoppers and intensify competition with major rivals Woolworths and Coles. Doug Jones, Metcash’s CEO, is determined to change the perception that IGA stores are pricier

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Metcash Sees Profit Boost and Shift to Independent Stores Pre-Christmas

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In the period leading up to Christmas, food and grocery prices have shown signs of stabilisation, with customers increasingly filling their carts with items from independent stores like IGA and Foodland. This trend was highlighted by Doug Jones, CEO of Metcash, a company overseeing supermarket, food, liquor, and hardware supply. Jones noted that Metcash’s independent

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Senate Inquiry Targets Coles, Woolworths for Possible Price-Gouging

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The Australian supermarkets Coles and Woolworths have been cautioned against raising prices before Christmas. This warning comes as they are set to face a Senate inquiry, a demand made by the Greens.  The inquiry, announced by Greens senator Nick McKim, aims to investigate these supermarkets’ price-gouging allegations. McKim emphasised the importance of the inquiry in

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Woolworths CEO Addresses Self-Service Checkout Concerns

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Woolworths Group CEO Brad Banducci recently addressed concerns over self-service checkouts in a customer email. He countered the belief that these checkouts reduce employment, asserting that Woolworths has more staff than ever, including 5500 new Personal Shoppers for online orders. Banducci’s update follows discussions about whether Woolworths and Coles would revert to only manned checkouts,

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Victorian Farmer Protests High Supermarket Prices, Abandons Million-Dollar Crop

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A Victorian farmer, Ross Marsolino from Natural Earth Produce, has publicly expressed his frustration with major supermarkets over their high pricing for fruits and vegetables. Marsolino, who grows zucchinis, tomatoes, and eggplants in Victoria’s Goulburn Valley, shared his grievances in a widely shared social media video. He explained his decision to abandon an 80-acre zucchini

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