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?
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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.
TimTam question Coles, Woolies can’t answer
Coles and Woolworths senior executives have dodged questions on why a packet of TimTams is cheaper in the UK than it is in Australia.
Fresh blow for Coles, Woolies over discounts
Coles and Woolworths are facing a new class action headache over allegations they promoted specially-marked products with false discounts.
Supermarket aisle destroyed by ‘greedy’ act
There are calls for a trend, which just hit Coles and Woolies, to stop after it brought out the worst in some shoppers, destroying aisles.
UK Tim Tam detail will enrage every Aussie
An iconic Australian biscuit has been found in a UK supermarket, and it’s given fans a lot to be annoyed about.
Coles responds to price tag video
Customers have been left outraged after a clip claimed to show how much Coles items were rising in price.
Coles store evacuated as toilet paper set on fire
Shoppers and staff at a major supermarket were forced to evacuate when an arsonist targeted the toilet paper section of the store.
Wine company’s plan to take on retailers
A leading Aussie wine company has unveiled how it is taking on what they have called “misleading” conduct by retailers that leaves makers “squeezed more than the grapes”.
Popular frozen food snack item recalled
McCain has recalled a frozen food product sold at Coles, Woollies, IGA’s and other retailers across Australia.
‘Run to Coles’: $900 item you can get for free
The supermarket giant is giving away an expensive kitchen item, sparking a frenzy among shoppers who have labelled it an “incredible” deal.
Cheapest basket of groceries in Oz revealed
A quarterly report into grocery prices has compared the cost of a basket of groceries from Coles, Woolworths, Aldi and IGA, with one chain clearly cheaper.
Simple change coming to Coles stores
The company will conduct the eight-week trial at five stores across the country.
Big fine threat to supermarket giants
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese warned supermarket giants to “get your act together,” after they were accused by the consumer watchdog of price gouging.
Coles announces huge fruit and veggie change
Coles is trialling a new way for shoppers to complete their grocery shop, offering a free alternative to single-use plastic bags.
‘Fools’: Albo hits out at Coles, Woolies
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says supermarket customers “don’t deserve to be treated as fools” as Woolies and Coles are called out.
Aussie shares pull back from record high
The Australian sharemarket tumbled on Monday as supermarket giants Coles and Woolworths retreated on the ACCC’s bombshell legal move.
Bold plan to change Woolies, Big W forever
An investor has proposed a way for Woolworths to increase profits, claiming they should be performing better than Coles.
Fridge pic exposes huge Coles, Woolies issue
It might look like an ordinary fridge – but this “game-changing” household appliance is leading the way to solving a huge Aussie problem.
Aussie bottle shop chains to quietly disappear
There is set to be a major overhaul to Australian liquor stores, with some quietly disappearing.
Why Aussie item has vanished from shelves
A fan favourite item at Coles has vanished from the shelves — and the reason why is thanks to a viral social media trend.
Aussies ‘fed up’ with Coles, Woolies profits
Shareholders in Coles and Woolworths are licking their lips, but the public is still stretching every dollar further at the checkout.
‘Count your days’: Aussie’s fury at Coles
A 25-year-old woman has been left furious after a simple supermarket shop where her nine items cost more than $60.
Wild bid to tax big Aussie companies more
Greens Leader Adam Bandt is announcing a new Robin Hood tax policy to force Australia’s biggest companies pay more tax on their profits.
Ailing Lovisa, Zip drags stock market down
The Australian share market finished down on Tuesday, following sagging results from jeweller Lovisa and sluggish performance from Zip and Johns Lyng.
Coles’ surprising take from every $1 spent
The boss of one of Australia’s two supermarket giants has been grilled on the behemoth’s profit margins.
Wild reason mum glared at in Coles revealed
A mother has revealed how “mortifying” moment on a post-workout supermarket run completely changed her life.
Sad reason Aussies loving $2.50 item
A supermarket item is going viral on social media due to a surprising detail, with shoppers demanding more items just like it.
‘Obsessed’: Aldi selling cult Aussie item for $2
Shoppers are raving about a $2 dupe of a popular Australian snack that now feels “expensive” to many amid cost of living pressures.
Coles’ self serve feature sparks frenzy
A feature at a “bougie” supermarket that recently popped up in Sydney is bound to send shoppers into a frenzy.
Aldi photo sparks concern among shoppers
Shoppers have been left uncertain of a new frozen food item at the budget supermarket after an unappetising photo of it was shared online.
Popular snack sold at Coles, Woolies recalled
A popular snack sold across the country has been recalled after an undeclared allergen was discovered.
$8 Coles item ‘that is restaurant quality’
Food lovers are going crazy over an $8 freezer item that was introduced at one of the country’s biggest supermarkets this week.
Supermarket drops price of household staple
Cheese toasties are about to be a lot cheaper after a supermarket giant slashed the price of a popular fridge item.
Arnott’s releases two new shapes flavours
After a few years off of supermarket shelves a limited edition biscuit is returning after it was first introduced to shoppers five years ago.
‘Phenomenal’ choc block finally sold in Aus
A new bar, created by a chocolate brand dubbed “the world’s best” by fans, is now in Coles and Woolies – with Aussies raving about it.
Coles confirms ‘trend’ exploding in Aus aisles
A once tiny section in the supermarket has exploded in popularity, with Coles aisles overflowing in new products due to a cost-of-living trend.
Major update after REDcycle collapse
The ACCC gives Coles, Woolworths and Aldi the okay to push on with their soft plastics recycling program after the collapse of REDcycle.
Woman blasts Coles after confrontation
A shopper accused of stealing at the self-service checkout has blasted Coles in video that’s gone viral on social media.
Aussies ‘mortified’ by ugly checkout feature
An expert has explained a “mortifying” feature at the self-serve checkouts in Coles and Woolies amid disturbing claims from shoppers.
New test shows what you really save at Aldi
Secret shoppers have been deployed across the country to find out who the cheapest supermarket in Australia is with a simple basket test.
Aussies flock to Bunnings for surprising item
An increasing number of Aussies are turning away from supermarkets giants and toward the hardware giant when shopping for this staple.
‘Disgusting’: Coles slammed over milk call
The co-founders of popular local dairy producer Gippsland Jersey have spoken out about Coles’ decision to dump their product, saying they are ‘bitterly disappointed’.
Outrage over tiny detail on packet
Coles customers have been left fuming after spotting the change on the popular snack.
Coles responds to shoppers’ homebrand anger
One supermarket has responded to criticism after it changed sourcing one of its popular homebrand products from Australia to Vietnam.
Customers hit with buying limits on eggs
One major supermarket has implemented a temporary buying limit on eggs after cases were detected across five poultry farms in Victoria.
Simple $10 Coles shop hack revealed
Coles shoppers are in the line to claim an instant $10 off their next shop at one supermarket chain – with bonus deals on a range of custom items also being rolled out through the month.
‘Seriously?’: Aldi selling cult chocolate for $5
Australians are over the moon to discover the “world’s best chocolate” is being sold for close to half its regular price at the bugdet supermarket.
‘Are you kidding?’: Filthy Coles rant backfires
The retailer has replied after an angry customer accused the supermarket of “daylight robbery” following a recent price increase.
Supermarket reveals giant winter price cut
A supermarket giant has just announced a massive price cut on 200 products in a winter price drop designed to help Aussies keep warm in a cost-of-living crisis.
Coles customer stunned at receipt
An eagle eyed customer has pointed out a mistake when she tried to initiate a split payment for her groceries at Coles.
Popular sauces recalled over safety fears
The food safety commission has issued an urgent warning of a popular sauce sold at Coles, Woolworths and IGA.
‘Run out’: Popular item disappears in Aus
Aussie shoppers are reporting a popular item is impossible to find, prompting the chocolate manufacturer to issue an urgent update.
Warning over early morning text
Police are warning Australians not to click on any links sent in unsolicited text messages about a Coles Rewards program.
Small grocers ‘crucified’ by Woolies, Coles
Independent supermarkets are being forced out of the market when Woolies and Coles moves to town, an inquiry has been told.
‘Carnage’: Real reason Woolies’ shelves bare
Major Aussie supermarket Woolworths has revealed the reason behind “apocalyptic” images inside several stores across the country.
Woolies declines apology over price surges
A Woolworths executive has said while the company empathises with those hit by the cost of living crisis, the supermarket hasn’t “done anything wrong”.
Urgent recall of Coles, Woolies product
A popular soft drink product has been recalled from Coles, Woolies and Dan Murphy’s.
Coles’ big change in fruit and veg aisle
A major Aussie retailer has made a green-thumbed move, with an orange twist, that most shoppers are likely to approve of.
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.
‘Cleared the shelves’: $5 Coles item evaporates
A Melbourne man who started baking when left “jobless” by Covid has launched a new Coles product shoppers have snapped up.
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.
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