A consumer law expert has revealed how extended warranties sold by Aussie retailers aren’t really worth what you pay for them, as JB Hi-Fi faces a lawsuit over claims it sold “junk” warranties for more than a decade.
Shocking attacks on one group of workers is on the rise, with industry leaders saying the holiday season is particularly dangerous.
Court documents have revealed the staggering amount of debt owed by a global orthodontics company that has left thousands of Aussies in the lurch.
Shopping giant Westfield has revealed its late-night opening hours as last-minute buyers descend on stores nationwide for Christmas.
Already battling supply chain and staff shortage nightmares, the supermarket giant has had to make a big call about a major supplier.
Woolworths has cut off one of its key meat suppliers based in South Australia over claims its Covid-positive staff were “forced to work”.
Retailers that have been hiking up the price for Covid-19 rapid antigen tests have come under fire from Australia’s consumer watchdog.
Aussie consumers are in for a world of pain in the weeks and months ahead – but there’s a surprising twist waiting for us all.
The army of people needed to grow, process, transport, prepare and deliver food to your door has been decimated by Omicron, with no quick fix for a system that sells itself as just that.
One of UK’s largest clothing retailers will be slashing sick leave entitlements for unvaccinated staff, which could see workers receive just $182 a week.
Coles says bare shelves are likely to persist for “some weeks”, while the transport sector has slammed a move by national cabinet that will lead to “virus explosions”.
China has blasted KFC for “arousing panic buying” after publicly reprimanding a man for spending thousands on fried chicken.
Woolies has followed Coles’ lead in introducing buying limits on essential items as shelves are left empty and supply issues take a toll.
With supermarket shelves resembling March 2020, Woolies has followed Coles and imposed limits on certain products.
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