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Aldi Faces Legal Battle Over Snack Lookalikes

Aldi is facing a significant legal challenge that could affect its long-standing private-label strategy. Global snack giant Mondelez, the company behind Oreo biscuits and Ritz crackers, has launched legal proceedings against Aldi’s US arm. The lawsuit accuses the discount retailer of selling own-brand snacks that closely resemble Mondelez’s products, both in appearance and packaging. At

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Health Advocates Pressure Supermarkets to Stop Selling Cigarettes

Australia’s major supermarkets are facing increasing pressure to remove cigarettes from their shelves, as health advocates push for stronger action to protect public health. The Lung Foundation Australia is calling for a nationwide ban on cigarette sales in supermarkets, arguing that the current situation makes it too easy for people to buy tobacco while doing

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Supermarket Shake-Up Looms as Nationals Target Woolworths and Coles

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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Tucker Fresh IGA Supports WA Seniors with New Discount Programme

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 Unveils AI Assistant to Revolutionise Shopping

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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Darwin Community Mourns Beloved Grocer After Tragedy

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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Tasmanian Supermarkets Push Back Against Calls to Lure Aldi

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 Expands Soft Plastics Recycling to 500 Stores

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 Criticises Government Over Supermarket Pricing Debate

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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