Big change for supermarket bag problem
Three years after a popular soft plastic recycling program was shut down, a trial has launched in Woolworths stores.
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Arnott’s Shapes reveals new flavour
The new flavour will be available from late April in Coles supermarkets nationwide.
‘Naked’ idea lands $13m Coles, Woolies deal
A Melbourne man is giving people the full drinking experience without the hangover as Aussies become more “sober curious” – and it’s paying off.
‘Full respect’: Why man is being praised
A man who called out a woman for making a lewd gesture at his friend has revealed the response after he posted what happened on social media.
‘Finally’: Coles sells popular US item for $6
A beloved American sweet treat has been spotted on supermarket shelves in Australia with a price tag of just $6.
Supermarkets hit back at Albo on prices
Supermarket giants Coles and Woolworths have slammed election pledges from Labor and the Coalition to tackle price gouging.
Major recall on supermarket staple
Coles has updated its recall of a contaminated food product to list new items that have been sold at chains across the nation.
Undercover shoppers expose grocery prices
Undercover shoppers bought groceries across Coles, Aldi and Woolies over nine months to see which one offered the lowest prices. Here are the results.
Major change coming to the local bottle-o
There are big changes coming to Coles’ bottle shops, with its retail liquor outlets across Australia to be rebranded with two big names to disappear.
Woolworths, Coles drives ASX higher
A rally in Woolworths and Coles shares on Friday helped the ASX finish higher on Friday, helping to lift the ASX to its best weekly gain in 2025.
Why supermarkets in US are different
One of Australia’s most recognisable celebrity chefs has revealed the key difference between supermarkets around the world.
‘Power’: Big call on supermarket profits
Australia needs more competition in the supermarket industry to stop customers paying a higher margin on their groceries, an industry expert warns.
Demand for supermarkets to fix shrinkflation
Woolworths and Coles could be forced to issue new warnings on all products to alert shoppers to a sneaky supermarket practice.
Coles addresses fury to ‘hypocritical’ photo
The supermarket giant has responded after eagle-eyed shoppers spotted a contradictory display and called out the supermarket.
‘Gold dust’: $16 Coles item no one can find
Shoppers are going wild for a $16 product you can only buy at Coles, with the affordable item regularly stripped from supermarket shelves.
Sex worker exposes wild cyclone emergency
Most Aussies in the cyclone’s path are stocking up on food and barricading their homes — but some are preparing for a very different emergency.
Aussie supermarket trend baffles the world
An intense battle is currently raging between Australia’s supermarkets – with every retailer going to great lengths to win.
Major recall for popular Coles item
A popular lunch item has been recalled over fears it has an undeclared allergen.
Coles, Qantas drive the ASX higher
Market heavyweights Coles, Qantas and Medibank soared on the back of a better than expected reporting season, helping the local sharemarket on Thursday.
‘Abomination’: Milo responds to online furore
Nestlé has responded after eagle-eyed Aussies spotted an alarming detail in the nutritional label of one of its newer products.
Watchdog’s warning to big supermarkets
Australia’s consumer watchdog says customers’ concerns in the supermarket and retail sector remain a key priority in the year ahead.
‘A joke’: Coles, Woolies price tag angers
Aussies have been seeing it for a few years now, but the rising price of a cult supermarket item is showing no signs of slowing down.
$3 Kmart item Aussies obsessed with
A new retailer had jumped on a food trend, with one food content creator saying he drove around “half of Adelaide” to find the product.
Coles store stripped bare – except for 1 item
Some Aussies have been left scrambling for fresh produce, with supermarket aisles all but stripped bare – except for one item.
‘Addictive’: Coles item Aussies obsessed with
A highly anticipated item has quickly become one of Coles best sellers, topping its category after less than a week on the shelves.
Coles slammed over mass product cull
Nationals leader David Littleproud has hit out at Coles after the supermarket giant flagged a cull in its product range, claiming prices at the checkout would rise.
Woolies stripped bare in ‘never seen Aus first’
A Woolies store has closed down after Coles purchased the property in a bold retail deal that has left Aussies stunned.
‘Aussie classic’ lands in Coles for Easter
After last year’s polarising hot cross buns, Coles has released its second collaboration with Arnott’s – bringing an “Aussie classic” to supermarket shelves for Easter.
‘Thank God’: Coles axes controversial $5 item
The supermarket giant has introduced a “delicious” new product in place of an item that left Aussies divided – with some branding it “revolting”.
Coles drops huge new collectable range
Coles has launched a huge new collectable range from one of the most iconic book and film series of all time – with a nostalgic 90’s twist.
Australia’s most valuable brand revealed
The brand value of Australia’s two major supermarkets has slumped considerably, leaving the door open for a new No.1.
Mum issues warning over Woolies self-serve
A mum has issued a warning to fellow shoppers after noticing a glitch while using the self-serve checkout — and dozens have reported the same.
‘Odd’: Coles detail stumping shoppers
A supermarket shopper has been left confused after noticing a repeated issue with his online delivery.
Stabbed Coles worker’s family breaks silence
There’s been an update on the condition of the woman allegedly stabbed by a teenager while working at a Coles supermarket.
‘More and more’: Grim call after Coles attack
Peter Dutton reiterated the need for uniform knife laws following the “horrific” stabbing of a 63-year-old Coles employee, allegedly at the hands of a 13-year-old.
Coles, Woolies ditched for cheap ‘hidden gem’
Aussies sick of soaring grocery bills are heading to this “hidden gem” to score massive hauls of fresh produce for under $50.
New detail before alleged Coles stabbing
A 13-year-old boy who allegedly stabbed a Coles employee inside the supermarket was seen doing a strange act just hours earlier.
Coles’ huge move after worker stabbed
Coles has reacted to a worker allegedly being stabbed by a 13-year-old boy inside one of its supermarkets with this nationwide move.
Harrowing detail about stabbed Coles worker
Police have revealed more information about a Coles worker who was allegedly stabbed by a 13-year-old boy, plunging a shopping centre into lockdown.
Aussies confused by US store’s security move
A woman’s video of a huge retailer in an American state has raised eyebrows around the world — including in the United States.
‘Depressing’ supermarket act Aussies sick of
In a year where rising prices put a strain on Aussie shoppers, these supermarket strategies risked tipping them over the edge.
What’s open on New Year’s Day
Looking for some supplies after the big New Year’s Eve celebrations? Here’s what’s open and closed on the first day of 2025.
Easter staple already hitting Aussie shelves
Christmas decorations are still up in shopping centres, but that hasn’t stopped some of Australia’s grocery giants from putting this Easter staple on the shelves already.
‘Ridiculous’: Fury over supermarket item
Aussies are divided over the fact a treat has already been spotted in the aisles of our supermarkets, as many are still celebrating Christmas.
Coles, Woolies problem exposed in ‘basic’ aisle
Both Coles and Woolies have an a embarrassingly low number of these products to choose from – but once a year there’s a solution.
Most trusted Aussie brands revealed
Despite using privacy-invading facial recognition cameras, a major retailer has held its spot as the No.1 most trusted Australian brand.
Supermarket launches huge $2m giveaway
Thousands of shoppers will be in the running to win up to $100 off their next shop as part of an instant win giveaway in the lead-up to the festive season.
Coles announces huge $2m giveaway
One of Australia’s biggest supermarkets has announced a giveaway with a prize pool worth $2 million.
Nestle responds to outrage over choccie snap
An image of a popular assorted chocolate box has social media users up in arms over the stark change in the product.
Man killed in shocking Coles crash
A man has died after a car crashed into a Coles supermarket, causing a concrete wall to collapse on the vehicle.
‘Impressive’: Coles selling $850 item for $99
A $99 item from one of Australia’s biggest supermarkets is being compared to a luxury item more than eight times the price.
‘Free money’: Coles gift card hack revealed
A Coles customer has revealed a way Australians can get “free money” thanks to a gift card hack from the major supermarket.
Supermarket giant grilled on vacant land
One of Australia’s two supermarket giants has denied it is sitting on unused land in one capital city to stop any competitors opening up.
Iconic item Aussies are eating wrong
Australians have been told they have been cutting their mangoes wrong this entire time, and so some are putting this claim to the test.
‘Worried’: Biggest threat to Coles, Woolies
The chief executive of a supermarket giant has admitted she is “worried” about a US company as more and more Aussies hunt for better prices.
Coles shopper’s ‘gross’ dog act disgusts
An Aussie dog owner has left onlookers outraged after he was seen shopping with his “murder mutt” sitting inside his trolley.
Coles responds to ‘immoral’ price tag photo
A Coles clearance sticker has been deemed unethical, after a “sneaky” detail was spotted on the price tag.
Cops hunt man after sick alleged Coles act
Police are hunting a man after he allegedly robbed a Coles store during a sacred moment on Remembrance Day.
‘They’re back’: Huge Coles announcement
For three years, Aussies have pleaded for a popular supermarket product to return. Now, the brand has made a huge announcement.
Class action filed against Coles, Woolies
Legal papers have officially been filed against Coles and Woolworths on behalf of consumers in relation to alleged dodgy sale prices.
Gross supermarket trend has shoppers raging
Aussies say this disgusting habit is becoming increasingly common in Coles, Woolies and Aldi – but what’s really to blame?
Coles backroom staff ordered back to office
Another major Australian corporation is ordering staff back into the office, in another sign the pandemic-era work from home norm is changing.
New Coles trolley will end your checkout trip
The supermarket giant has revealed there will soon be a new way for customers to shop – but the move was met with huge pushback overseas.
Coles’ big change to way Aussies shop
In an Australian first, Coles has revealed it will launch a trial of AI-powered trolleys that scan and track products in real time.
Shareholders’ demand to Coles board
Coles shareholders have lashed out at the supermarket for its environmental shortcomings and issued a demand.
Coles worker’s astonishing claim goes viral
An anonymous Coles worker has accused the supermarket giant of “gaslighting” its customers after a shopper slammed the price of a popular sweet snack.
’Nowhere else’: Grim reality for Aussie farmers
Aussie farmers are up in arms about supermarket behemoths Coles and Woolies, but an ACCC hearing has heard they have nowhere else to go.
Woolies item that sells every five minutes
One supermarket item is purchased every five minutes by Australians, stacking up to 2.6 million every year.
Lambo guy’s ‘awesome job’ in Adelaide
An Australian billionaire, who became famous for buying multimillion dollar homes on The Block, says he had a “fantastic time” at his “awesome job” in Adelaide.
Buying limit placed on viral food item
Suppliers and businesses have announced buying limits on a popular item that has gained popularity on social media.
ASX falls 1.3 per cent in October
The ASX closed down 0.25 per cent as supermarket giants Coles and Woolworths announced weaker than expected sales.
Aussie tech darling worth more than Woolies
A homegrown tech unicorn has reached a huge milestone evaluation, making it worth more than Woolworths, Telstra and Coles.
‘Cross-shopping’ trend taking over Australia
Australians are finding new ways to save at the checkout, with more hunting around for the cheapest prices.
Rant over ‘lazy’ supermarket buy backfires
A post labelling a popular supermarket item as “lazy” has backfired as many leapt to the defence of the easy-to-use product.
‘Shocked’: Coles photo has Aussies up in arms
A snap of an Australian staple on a supermarket shelf has angered, with some declaring they were “shocked” at its price tag.
Major update on cockatoo stuck in supermarket
There’s been a major update regarding the safety of Mickey the cockatoo, who has spent nearly a month trapped inside a NSW Coles and shopping centre.
Update on bird trapped in Coles for weeks
A wild cockatoo initially trapped in a Coles supermarket has fled to “explore” the wider shopping complex, as fears about safely freeing it continue.
Next indignity for Coles, Woolies
Woolies and Coles have copped heat on various fronts, including being sued by the ACCC, and now a class action lawyer says this should happen.
‘Empty shelves’: Coles aisle stripped bare
Aussies have been left stunned after discovering the retail giant has a “great value” promotion that leaves shelves without a single product on.
‘Incredible’: Coles unveils entire new range
The supermarket giant has revealed a new range with one item already proving popular among the supermarket’s shoppers.
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