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Woolworths Group

November 2023

Australia’s population is soaring, and this exacerbates problems with the economy, particularly housing and infrastructure, but also provides opportunities in other areas, such as equities.

Why these stocks could win from the immigration surge

Surging immigration is putting huge strains on housing and infrastructure. But for investors in the local sharemarket, strong population growth could deliver a double benefit.  

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  • James Thomson

October 2023

Woolworths and Coles are Australia’s most trusted brands, but distrust - a more powerful driver of consumer behaviour - is on the rise.

‘Venomous and dangerous’ distrust a red flag for Coles, Woolworths

Higher prices and a backlash against in-store technology are fuelling rising distrust in Australia’s two largest supermarket chains.

  • Sue Mitchell

November 2022

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Learning to feed yourself on a budget is key to becoming independent.

How partnering with the right supplier can matter most in business

For a not-for-profit group that helps vulnerable young people, having a good grocery supplier is about much more than putting food on the table.

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34 per cent of Australian employees work partly from home and partly in the office.

How Australia’s workplaces are being reimagined

Businesses are learning to make hybrid working a success, and getting it right requires businesses to consider many different dynamics.

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October 2022

Coles boss Steven Cain.

Coles boss signals more price increases as food inflation hits 7.1pc

Steven Cain says the supply chain is still fragile and a ‘steady stream of requests’ by suppliers to push prices higher is still coming through.

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  • Carrie LaFrenz
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Woolworths CEO Brad Banducci said it was clear that cost of living pressures were changing how people shopped.

Woolworths CEO apologises for MyDeal data breach

Brad Banducci is doubling down on efforts in cybersecurity, and says this is a significant issue for every corporate in Australia.

  • Carrie LaFrenz
Food inflation is rising faster than expected in the September quarter, says UBS.

Inflation has already hit 8pc at supermarkets: UBS

A faster-than-expected jump in food inflation at Coles and Woolworths in September will put further pressure on suppliers, retailers and consumers, according to UBS,

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  • Carrie LaFrenz

September 2022

One in three Aussies report they are eating better now compared to two years ago.

For a healthier Australia: businesses doing their bit

When it comes to promoting the health of our nation, some businesses have made it their mission to do their bit.

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After the devastating Lismore floods in February, an army of volunteers, residents, and businesses big and small, joined forces to bring the town back from the brink.

How the community helped Lismore bounce back

After the devastating Lismore floods in February, an army of volunteers, residents, and businesses big and small, joined forces to bring the town back from the brink.

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August 2022

Solar desal is helping Julian Biega slash his $36,000 water bill.

The future of farming

Meet two farmers using sustainable practices to future-proof their businesses.

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July 2022

Aldi Australia said prices are going to rise further at the checkout.

Discounter Aldi: inevitable grocery prices will rise further

The German chain which has 580 stores in Australia expects to gain as affordability of staples becomes more important for consumers.

  • Carrie LaFrenz
Woolworths Group has already taken the step to embed an Indigenous voice in its management decisions through the creation of a First Nations Advisory Board.

Listening to - and hearing - First Nations voices

Supporting the Uluru Statement from the Heart, Woolworths Group has already taken the step to embed an Indigenous voice in management decision-making.

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36 per cent of employers with a diverse workforce were more likely to have above-average financial returns.

Leading the way with inclusion

Committing to diversity and inclusion in the workplace isn’t just good for your employees – it can also help improve the bottom line.

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June 2022

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Each year, businesses add 1.2 million tonnes of plastics to Australian landfills.

What consumers want business leaders to embrace

The pressure is on Australian businesses to take a leadership role by significantly reducing the use of plastics.

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Over 70 per cent of Australia’s emissions can be traced back to companies.

How big business can tackle carbon emissions and boost the economy

If Australia is going to do its bit in the fight against climate change, big business is going to have to play a leading role.

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Woolworths Supermarkets Conder store in Canberra, now hosting 222 new solar panels.

Focus on creating better experiences together for a better tomorrow

With more than 1500 stores across Australia and New Zealand, our scale allows us to back sustainable solutions.

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