Woolworths’ turbulent week has plunged it into even deeper trouble. First, its CEO, Brad Banducci, faced potential jail time for refusing to answer questions in a Senate inquiry on supermarket price gouging. Now, the company has admitted in a Melbourne court that it didn’t properly pay long service leave to over 1,200 former employees in […]
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In a groundbreaking effort to reshape how we think about the affordability of fruits and veggies, a new approach to marketing is underway. The goal? To boost consumption and encourage healthier eating habits. Partnering up with a major supermarket chain, two universities in Victoria are spearheading a trial that introduces per-serve pricing for fresh produce.
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In the ongoing Senate inquiry into supermarket prices, it has come to light that Australia’s dominant supermarket players, Woolworths and Coles, have been utilising a legal yet under-the-radar tactic known as “land banking” to stifle competition from independent grocers. Essentially, they acquire property or undeveloped land and hold onto it, leveraging their market dominance to
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Aldi has clinched the prestigious title of Supermarket of the Year for 2023, emerging victorious in a renowned customer satisfaction awards program. Roy Morgan, a respected market research group, bestowed this honour upon the grocery giant, outshining competitors like Coles and Woolworths. This marks Aldi’s fourth consecutive win and its seventh triumph overall in this
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A Brisbane supermarket, IGA Greenslopes, has made a decisive move. It is biding farewell to its self-serve checkouts for good and returning to the tried-and-true manned checkouts. The reason behind this shift is a concerning one—a significant increase in shoplifting. According to reports displayed in the store, the decision stems from a notable surge in
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Major changes are on the horizon for supermarket giants like Woolworths, Coles, ALDI, and Metcash. A new mandatory food and grocery code of conduct, recommended by former Labor minister Craig Emerson, is set to shake things up. And the stakes are high—these supermarket giants could be looking at fines of up to 10% of their
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A pioneering initiative is underway at a leading South Australian supermarket chain to safeguard prized cuts of meat from the grasp of thieves. Drakes Supermarkets has embarked on a trial of GPS trackers affixed to packages of premium meats at two of its stores, marking a significant step in theft prevention tactics. Director John-Paul Drake
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Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has made strong accusations against Coles and Woolworths, claiming that they are hindering competition by holding onto undeveloped land near their stores. He has pledged to take action to safeguard consumers from potential price hikes. The Coalition is devising a plan to forcefully dismantle the dominance of these supermarket giants if
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A significant proposal regarding meat consumption is underway: labelling meat in a manner similar to egg classification. However, this initiative may increase the cost of meat products. The Meat Standards Australia quality index, created by the farming industry, aims to elevate the quality of red meat. This index draws from an extensive pool of data,
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In the ongoing scrutiny of supermarket practices, a critical issue emerges beyond mere price gouging allegations. Within the intricate web of operations at Woolworths and Coles lies a systemic inefficiency in fresh food handling. This inefficiency not only inflates costs but also contributes significantly to wastage, burdening farmers with reduced prices and consumers with inflated
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The opposition, led by Peter Dutton, is developing a robust legislative proposal to reign in the power of supermarket giants Coles and Woolworths. This initiative, commonly referred to as the “big stick” law, is intended to combat anticompetitive behaviour and prioritise consumers’ interests, particularly as the nation gears up for a federal election. Under the
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In the bustling aisles of a typical supermarket, a seemingly ordinary snapshot captured the attention of online shoppers. This innocent image, however, sparked a heated debate when it revealed the promotion of a “buy now, pay later” option for basic groceries. The photograph, taken at a Drakes Supermarkets chain in South Australia, quickly circulated on
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Amid ongoing government inquiries into supermarket practices, experts are already predicting potential financial blows for major players like Woolworths and Coles. Before these investigations conclude, analysts are weighing the potential impact on these industry giants’ profits. Australian federal and state governments are actively engaging with the supermarket chains, prompting them to take preemptive measures against
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