Tensions between Australian farmers and major supermarkets have escalated after NSW Farmers accused Woolworths of sending an undercover employee to their annual general meeting (AGM). A Woolworths employee, who attended the meeting on Monday as a university student, was asked to leave after failing to disclose her connection to the supermarket chain. She had registered […]
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Woolworths is introducing a customer-centric initiative in New Zealand, offering priority parking for select customers based on the eco-friendliness of their vehicles. This new initiative is a boon for shoppers with low-emission vehicles, such as electric and hybrid cars, as it allows them to park closer to the store, saving time and effort. Woolworths is
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Farmers are calling on the Albanese government to intensify competition reforms to prevent supermarkets from exploiting their market dominance over suppliers. The government’s commitment to revamping the food and grocery code of conduct has been positively received by farming groups. However, they believe this should only be the initial move in combating predatory practices. Following
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Metcash CEO Doug Jones has raised concerns over the hefty penalties proposed under a revised mandatory code of conduct, arguing that these fines won’t necessarily lead to lower prices for consumers seeking value. The federal government has accepted all 11 recommendations from Dr Craig Emerson’s review of the food and grocery code of conduct. This
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Woolworths has introduced a new security measure to address the growing “increase in retail crime” in its stores. The company is testing birds-eye view sensors and automatic gates at express lanes and self-checkouts to deter potential thefts. This technology debuted in their Fairfield store in Sydney on Wednesday and will be piloted in two other
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Supermarket giant Coles’ two-item buying limit on frozen potato products is yet to have an end date as Australia’s spud shortage takes a toll on the nation’s pubs and food retailers. Coles had introduced a temporary limit on frozen chips before Christmas, with a spokesperson saying last week this would continue as poor weather across
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The nation’s leading supermarket retailers, led by Coles, Woolworths and Aldi, will form part of a Soft Plastics Taskforce to explore solutions to address the immediate effects of the recent collapse of the REDcycle scheme for soft plastics. They received conditional interim authorisation from the competition regulator on Friday. Coles, Woolworths and ALDI lodged an
Coles boss Steven Cain says household budgets will be under increasing pressure as fuel prices start to edge up, but believes food will be one of the last areas where people will cut back their spending on. The supermarket giant acknowledged on Wednesday that cost of living hikes have featured prominently in the lives of
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The first step to dealing with any emergency at your business is remaining calm and knowing what steps to take to minimise your own risk and the risk of others. In the event of a robbery, knowing how to behave can be the difference between escalating a situation and ensuring the event passes without injury
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Many of our members realise the potential benefits of buying and leasing a supermarket. Becoming a commercial landlord can be an excellent opportunity and a great step to expanding your financial and professional portfolio. The excitement to buy and lease can be high. Still, it’s important to realise that assuming a landlord position over commercial
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An elderly woman is suing supermarket giant Aldi after she suffered a fractured hip when she was struck by a trolley and fell to the ground at a Victorian store during a television buying frenzy. The 73-year-old Geelong woman, who does not want to be named, was injured during a “special buys” sale at the
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Hundreds of household staples are being reduced at Woolworths as the supermarket offers mild reprieve for consumers. Hundreds of household staples are being reduced at Woolworths as the supermarket offers mild reprieve for consumers fielding rising costs of living in just about every other arena. More than 400 items will be reduced in price for
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With surging grocery prices, staff shortages and empty shelves, cases of customer abuse against supermarket workers are increasing. In a bid to try and protect staff and reduce the rate of these attacks by angry customers, some stores have resorted to equipping workers with body-worn cameras. Over 85 per cent of retail workers report being
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