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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Coles executives have denied claims that their ownership of a vacant plot of land just 200 metres from one of their Perth supermarkets constitutes anti-competitive land banking. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has been investigating the issue, with Coles providing a second day of evidence as part of the inquiry. The Land in
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Coles, one of Australia’s leading supermarkets, has firmly denied allegations of penalising suppliers who decline to participate in its promotional activities. These claims surfaced during an Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) inquiry into potential anti-competitive behaviour within the grocery industry. The federal government initiated the inquiry in January to scrutinise supermarket pricing strategies and
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Fred Harrison, CEO of Ritchies, the country’s largest network of independent supermarkets, is grappling with two significant challenges that are severely impacting his business: the surge in illegal tobacco sales and the growing dominance of major players like Woolworths and Coles. The first issue, which Mr Harrison describes as a “major headache,” is the increasing
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At Coles’ recent annual general meeting, shareholders expressed deep dissatisfaction with the supermarket’s handling of key environmental issues, particularly the contentious practice of salmon farming in Tasmania’s Macquarie Harbour. Concern centred on the plight of the endangered Maugean skate fish, which has been severely affected by farming practices in the harbour, home to a dwindling
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Under increased scrutiny from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), German discount retailer Aldi has provided some insight into its notably low pricing strategy, distinguishing itself from rivals Coles and Woolworths. Aldi has long maintained its position as a significantly cheaper option, with recent explanations highlighting why this is the case. Aldi attributes its
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Coles is intensifying its investment in the supply chain, from the farm to consumers’ front doors, announcing plans to allocate $880 million toward a new, technologically advanced distribution centre. This comes on top of the $1.4 billion Coles has already invested in its food and grocery supply chain. In its first-quarter sales report, Coles revealed
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Supermarket giants Woolworths and Coles have firmly denied claims of misleading discounts, stating that most of their price increases were driven by suppliers, making the later discounts real. The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) has accused the two retailers of deceiving customers. However, Woolworths and Coles argue that the price hikes were necessary to
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The ACCC has launched legal action in the Federal Court against Woolworths Group Limited (Woolworths) and Coles Supermarkets Australia Pty Ltd (Coles) for allegedly misleading consumers through deceptive discount pricing on hundreds of everyday products. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) claims that Woolworths and Coles inflated the prices of certain items for brief
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Coles has reported a significant 30% increase in e-commerce sales as it continues enhancing its app and website, aiming to offer customers a more personalised shopping experience. In the 53 weeks leading up to June 30, Coles recorded $3.7 billion in online supermarket sales, a notable rise from the $2.8 billion achieved during the previous
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Coles, is set to enhance customer experiences in NSW and Canberra with better-stocked shelves and a more tailored product selection, thanks to a new high-tech warehouse in western Sydney. This state-of-the-art distribution centre, which is as large as 25 rugby fields, and a similar facility in Queensland launched a year ago represent a significant $1
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A small Victorian milk company, Gippsland Jersey, faces a major challenge after supermarket giant Coles removed its products from 65 stores. This decision comes after the company refused to provide Coles with a bigger profit margin. Starting next month, Gippsland Jersey milk will be available in only about 16 Coles supermarkets across Victoria. This leaves
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Responding to the outbreak of bird flu at five farms in Victoria, Coles Supermarkets have taken proactive steps by enforcing a purchasing limit of two cartons of eggs per customer. This measure is not only addressing the supply chain disruptions but also ensuring that more customers can access eggs, thereby maintaining a sense of normalcy
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