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, 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’ 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 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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Some shoppers in Tasmania are pledging to boycott supermarkets that compel them to use self-serve checkouts when paying for their groceries, opting for stores with attendants instead. An unhappy shopper, dissatisfied with recent changes at Coles Kingston, rekindled the ongoing online debate on Tuesday night and declared they would not return due to the loss
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Shoppers at a Woolworths supermarket in Adelaide were in a life-threatening situation when the store was reportedly intentionally set on fire. Two 14-year-old boys have been charged with arson for the incident that occurred on Mount Barker Rd in Stirling on a Sunday afternoon. The fire was so intense that it required over 100 firefighters
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The latest industry report by Jarden and the Australian Food & Grocery Council suggests a decline in food price inflation. Aldi continues outperforming its competitors and reclaims the market share it lost during the COVID-19 pandemic. It is supported by value-seeking customers, an expanded product range, increased cross-shopping, growth in own-brand sales, and improved supply
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Canada is pressuring supermarkets to reduce prices by threatening heightened taxes and regulations, but such tactics might not be as effective in Australia due to its powerful supermarket duopoly. The Canadian public and opposition are criticizing Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government for not addressing the soaring cost of living and escalating grocery bills. In response,
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Independent supermarkets, including major names like IGA, Foodland, and Romeo’s, are urging their primary wholesaler, Metcash, to allow for increased margins. The request comes in the backdrop of these chains grappling with the increasing costs of rent, energy, and wages. Despite their efforts to stay competitive with large players like Woolworths and Coles, these chains
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The Fair Work Ombudsman has initiated legal proceedings against Om Shiva Foods Pty Ltd, which operates as Wulagi Supermarket in Darwin’s north, and its sole director, Vinay Madasu. This action followed an investigation launched after a request from a casual retail worker from India, who was employed at the store from February 2020 to August
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Employees from the two major supermarkets in Australia, Coles and Woolworths, are set to strike this weekend, seeking improved pay and work conditions. This action is being recognised as Australia’s first-ever nationwide supermarket strike. The planned two-hour strike will occur on Saturday at 10 a.m. in regions including Victoria, NSW, Queensland, Western Australia, the ACT,
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A recent study revealed inconsistent representations of vital product information, such as nutrition and allergen details, in the online listings of major supermarkets, Coles and Woolworths. This has led to questions about the current food labelling regulations’ suitability in the age of e-commerce. The research, named “Current food labelling practices in online supermarkets in Australia”,
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Coles is taking the lead by introducing certified compostable bags in the fresh produce aisles of its South Australian stores, a full year before the upcoming state regulation that prohibits plastic produce bags. This move is part of South Australia’s broader strategy to phase out environmentally detrimental single-use plastics. Matt Swindells, the Chief Operations and
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