Push to make unfair food prices illegal
Coles and Woolworths are setting unfair prices and abusing their market power to short-change suppliers at the detriment of consumers, according to a senate inquiry.
Retail
‘Bad, different’: Union steps up Aldi fight
One of Australia’s most powerful unions has set its sights on supermarket giant Aldi, promising to pursue the business “relentlessly”.
ASX climbs as RBA board discusses rates
Ahead of the central bank’s impending interest rate decisions, investors on the Australian share market were in an upbeat mood.
Aussie farmers’ unique snack makes $5m
A snack company ran by Aussie farmers has raked in a staggering amount in sales after landing a deal with a major supermarket.
Popular fast food restaurant shuts down
The last remaining NSW store of a once-popular fast food chain appears to have been forced to shut down after the landlord repossessed the property.
Picture that proves iconic suburb is dying
One of Sydney’s iconic streets has been “destroyed”, with one business owner claiming there are now so few visitors “you could lie down naked” in the middle of the road.
New KitKat flavours create ‘boujee’ moments
Chocoholics around Australia should get ready to take a break and enjoy the new flavours of iconic chocolate bar KitKat.
Airport oddities to be auctioned off
From a wedding dress to lightsabres, thousands of unclaimed items from Australia’s busiest airport will be up for grabs in a charity sale.
Woolies, Coles hit with cashless bombshell
An online community boasting tens of thousands of members is calling for a boycott of Coles and Woolworths – but not for the reason you think.
‘Scary’: Nando’s change dividing customers
A leading fast food chain has ignited an online frenzy as customers express their outrage at the popular restaurant.
ASX lifts after Fed rates news
Australian shares notched a tepid bounce on Thursday following some dovish rhetoric from the US Fed and positive sentiment around half-year results from NAB.
Restaurant chain collapses owing $23m
A fine dining restaurant chain has collapsed with debts of around $23 million, leaving 200 jobs teetering on the brink.
Woolies warns of ‘shift’ in spending
As shoppers tightened their belts, the grocery giant said it had experienced a “noticeable shift” in consumers’ behaviours since Christmas.
Japan-inspired changes coming to 7-Eleven
The chief executive of 7-Eleven has hinted at some big changes to the renowned brand, with a Japanese influence on the cards.
‘Shrinkflation’ hits beloved chocolate bars
Food lovers have unleashed their fury over the ever-shrinking size of an iconic Australian chocolate bar.
Stocks inch higher on depressed retail sales
Aussie stocks edged higher on Tuesday after a slump in retail sales pushed back fears of impending rate hikes.
‘Shattered’: Aussie business’s ‘darkest day’
An Aussie business loved by mums has been left devastated after a hack caused all of its profits to be stolen.
Proof Taylor Swift-inspired boost over
Despite expectations of a robust rise, shoppers shunned new spending last month after a Taylor Swift-inspired boost.
Kids’ frozen meal recalled from supermarkets
A frozen meal popular with children has been pulled from shelves after a contaminant was found inside a batch.
Coles posts 3.4pc rise in sales
As the supermarket sector faces heated criticism over claims of profiteering, Coles has released its latest revenue results.
Coles ‘smart gate’ crushes shopper’s hand
A Coles shopper says she was left bleeding after her hand was crushed in one of the supermarket’s controversial smart gates.
Aussie petrol prices hit all-time high
Major cities across Australia have notched record high fuel prices this week, amid a worrying cost-of-living crisis.
Woolies’ huge fine for ‘widespread’ fail
Australia’s largest supermarket chain has copped a huge penalty after a “systematic failure” to pay employees their correct entitlements.
Easy way Aussies are saving hundreds
Financial insiders say one simple move is saving Aussies more than $600 a year as they try to stay on top of higher living costs.
Entire industry fading into oblivion
The owner of a once-popular restaurant in Melbourne says that business is so bad he has just 48 hours to decide whether he should liquidate.
Fashion brand slammed for safety U-turn
A major Australian discount retailer has decided not to sign an international accord on factory safety and a women’s rights group is up in arms.
ASX advances ahead of fresh inflation print
Ahead of consumer price figures for the March quarter, the benchmark notched its second session of gains.
What’s open on Anzac Day and when
See when the nation’s major supermarkets and retailers will open on Anzac Day in NSW, Victoria, Queensland, and more.
Truth of ‘confusing’ discount labels exposed
Australia’s biggest grocery chains have been exposed for using “confusing” labels as many shoppers reveal they can’t tell if prices are a genuine discount.
New range lands at Woolies stores
Shopping at Woolies is about to get a big makeover, with a whole new section rolling out in stores.
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