If the National Party secures influence in a future Coalition government, one of its top priorities will likely be to restructure Woolworths and Coles. The objective is clear: break their market dominance and foster real competition in the Australian grocery sector. This move would be a fixed condition in any agreement with the Liberals, not […]
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The director of Drakes Supermarkets has publicly condemned online trolls after a junior employee was subjected to racially abusive comments on social media. The incident began with what was intended to be a simple Facebook post promoting a competition. However, the post was quickly overrun by individuals posting racist remarks and offensive memes aimed at
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A Tasmanian magistrate will soon decide whether a local supermarket unlawfully discriminated by denying entry to a woman accompanied by an alpaca. In December 2023, Abbygail-Nigella Borst and Desmond Gaull filed a complaint with Tasmania’s Office of the Anti-Discrimination Commissioner. They allege they were asked to leave the Orford IGA Everyday supermarket after entering with
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Industry lobby group the Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) has announced Colm Maguire (pictured) as its new Chief Executive Officer, after having acted in that role since January. Maguire has been with the organisation since July 2024, when he joined as Chief Operating Officer and Company Secretary. In a statement on Friday, the AFGC
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Tucker Fresh IGA has introduced a new Seniors Discount Programme aimed at supporting older Western Australians grappling with the rising cost of living. Delivered in partnership with Seniors Card WA, the initiative offers Seniors Card holders a 5% discount across all 12 Tucker Fresh IGA stores in Perth. Starting Monday, 12th May 2025, the discount
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Visa has unveiled a powerful new AI-driven shopping assistant designed to completely streamline how consumers shop. From generating shopping lists to comparing prices, placing orders, and organising deliveries, the system handles it all – without the customer needing to lift a finger. The platform, named Visa Intelligent Commerce, is being built in collaboration with more
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The Darwin community is in mourning following the death of local supermarket owner Linford Feick, 71, who was fatally stabbed after confronting an alleged shoplifter at his Nightcliff store, Territory Friendly Grocer, last Wednesday. Police arrested an 18-year-old man the same evening, who has since been charged with murder. Linford’s daughter, Joanne Feick, paid tribute
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Independent supermarket owners in Tasmania are raising serious concerns about proposals to use taxpayer money to entice German discount retailer Aldi to the island. They argue that long-standing local businesses already provide meaningful competition to the major supermarket chains. The debate has emerged following a recent $30 million plan from the Greens, which includes $28
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Woolworths is preparing to significantly expand its soft plastics recycling programme, aiming to have collection points in 500 stores over the next year. This move marks a major step in the supermarket’s effort to address Australia’s growing soft plastic waste problem and rebuild trust following the collapse of REDcycle. Currently, only 120 Woolworths stores are
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Metcash CEO Doug Jones has criticised the Albanese government for its stance on the supermarket industry, arguing that accusations of price gouging are baseless and politically motivated. He condemned the use of “inflammatory language” designed to sway voters and called it a “gross oversimplification” of supermarket operations. Jones took issue with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s
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Fred Harrison, CEO of Ritchies supermarkets, expressed frustration over Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s recent comments accusing supermarkets of “price gouging.” With over 50 years in the industry, Harrison believes such claims unfairly tarnish the sector and cause unnecessary stress for supermarket employees. Supermarkets, he argues, have become an easy target. He insists that Ritchies, like
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A Woolworths shopper was left stunned after spotting a robot assisting with trolley collection at a Brisbane supermarket, sparking speculation about the future of human trolley collectors. A viral video shared on social media shows the machine, nicknamed ‘R2-D2’ by the uploader, guiding a row of trolleys into a bay at Woolworths Richlands in Brisbane’s
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Major supermarket chains Coles and Woolworths have dismissed Labor’s pledge to launch a taskforce investigating grocery price inflation if re-elected. Coles stated that after a year-long inquiry, neither the government nor the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) found evidence of price gouging. They argued that rising costs in energy, labour, insurance, and logistics were
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