Coles Supermarkets
Who’s being naughty, not nice? Supermarkets tread carefully this Christmas
The 2024 Christmas advertisements are out, and Australia’s supermarkets are trying to win over hearts and wallets after a torrid year.
- by Hannah Hammoud
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WA shoppers left baffled by strange security requests
One shopper has said she was approached by two men not in uniform, claiming they were security guards and demanding she showed proof of purchase for her groceries.
- by Holly Thompson
‘Not equipped to help’: Four things the ACCC supermarket inquiry did and didn’t hear
ACCC counsel assisting Naomi Sharp, SC, had plenty of questions in the supermarket inquiry hearings, but supermarket executives skirted around the answers at times.
- by Jessica Yun
Buying fruit and veg without plastic wrapping? You’re paying extra for it
Supermarkets are charging shoppers more for loose produce than the same items covered in plastic.
- by Mike Foley
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Supermarkets
Robots have been taught to help pack groceries. But they’ll never do this
The machines know which item should never go to the bottom of the bag, along with the groceries that should never be packed with fruit.
- by Madeleine Heffernan
Updated
Supermarkets
Coles says more customers are shopping around for deals
In a trading update on Thursday, the supermarket giant said shoppers were visiting up to eight other retailers a week to make their dollars stretch.
- by Kayla Olaya
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Political leadership
Voters warm to Coalition plan to hit Coles, Woolies
Australians have strongly backed court action against Coles and Woolworths over supermarket pricing.
- by David Crowe
Updated
Supermarkets
‘Down Down’ specials aim to be genuine savings, says Coles boss
Coles is battling to win consumer trust – and a bigger share of the Christmas shop as customers spread their spending over a longer time and more retailers.
- by Jessica Yun
Chalmers’ merger shake-up slams brakes on supermarket takeovers
The biggest change to the nation’s merger laws will target the supermarket sector with any takeover plan likely to face the ire of the competition regulator.
- by Shane Wright
Opinion
Supermarkets
Aldi’s new deal is a great Australiana dream even Kath and Kim would love
Shaping everything from meal choices to eco-conscious shopping trends, Aldi has evolved from shopper dockets and rewards to become a cultural institution at a time when our two majors are sinking.
- by Kate Halfpenny
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