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.
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‘New’ Woolies trolley feature divides Aussies
Shoppers have been left shocked after spotting a futuristic feature in a Woolworths store, with some worried it will take Aussie jobs.
Supermarket recalls kid’s snack
A children’s snack is being pulled from a major supermarket’s shelves amid fears packets are contaminated with a dangerous object.
Aussie slams ‘rude’ Woolies checkout act
A Gold Coast local has called out Woolworths after claiming a staff member refused to do a simple task for her at the checkout.
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.
‘Monster’: Aussies call out $7 Woolies item
A popular supermarket item has just been released with a twist, but a key detail in the sweet treat has people calling it “criminal”.
‘Unacceptable’: Woolies item hits eBay for $60
A designer $20 tote available to buy at select Woolworths stores has been spotted being resold for more than three times the price.
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.
‘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.
Aussies rushing to Coles, Woolies for this
A popular food trend has meant that shoppers cannot find one particular basic supermarket item anywhere.
‘Yes please’: Woolies act praised by fans
The supermarket giant been praised for a random act of kindness after hundreds of people were left without power and forced to restock.
‘Why?’: Woolies ‘next-level’ launch fizzles
The supermarket giant just dropped a huge announcement that has left some Aussies with a lot of questions.
Ex-Woolies boss’ surprise new gig
Woolworths’ former chief executive Brad Banducci – who resigned days after storming out of a trainwreck TV interview on the ABC’s Four Corners – has landed a new gig.
Former Woolies CEO lands plum new role
Former Woolworths chief executive Brad Banducci has announced his next career move in a game of executive musical chairs.
Man pinches mum’s $170 Woolies delivery
An Aussie mum was left in shock after her Woolies groceries were seemingly pinched shortly after being delivered to her door.
Bus driver’s horror 10-day scam ordeal
Scammers had a field day using this Aussie dad’s credit card details — then the bank turned around and said it must have been him who had done it.
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.
‘Nightmare’: Woolies bans ‘selfish’ act
One item has been extremely hard to find for Aussies about to be hit by Cyclone Alfred, forcing supermarkets enforce a buying cap.
New supermarket aisle emerges amid trend
Woolworths and Coles have responded to the “growing demand” for a trending item, with the both supermarkets upping its offerings.
Woolies’ crafty solution to egg shortage
A photo has shown the lengths one Woolies store has gone to in order to deal with an issue that’s plagued Australia for months.
Aussies lose it over ‘healthy’ Woolies snack
We try the “healthy” lolly Aussies can’t stop raving about – including a limited edition flavour that’s inspired by your childhood.
‘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.
ASX slides on Woolworths, Platinum results
Supermarket giant Woolworths and the major miners have sent the Australian share market down to a new six week low on Wednesday.
Woolies reveals shock cost of strikes
Woolworths has been counting the cost of industrial action, which took a dent out of the supermarket behemoth’s bottom line.
Office’s viral 8am ‘energising session’ divides
A Sydney real estate agent boss has set the internet alight with his “8am energising session”, but not everyone is a fan.
‘Silky’: $13 Woolies buy hairdressers swear by
The budget-friendly shampoo and conditioner combo is my secret to salon-worthy blonde hair.
Woolies to release collab with US giant
Woolworths has joined forces with a world-famous dessert chain to bring Aussies a very special treat.
If your husband does this at Woolies, it’s over
A man has exposed the supermarket act his wife has described as “unforgivable” – with hundreds agreeing it’s “grounds for divorce”.
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.
Easy Woolies act earning 24yo $10k-a-month
A young woman who quit her 9-5 job is now earning big in a new gig that pays her to stock up at places like Woolies and Kmart.
Coveted twin tower Albion Flour Mill project hits the market
The prime inner city Albion Flour Mill site will be up for grabs next week with plans for two towers, more than 450 apartments, retail space, and new Woolies and BWS stores.
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.
Woolies ends full-time WFH for 10,000
One of the nation’s biggest employers has made the call to drag some 10,000 of its workers back into the office.
Shopper’s fury over viral Woolies receipt
A shopper has ignited a heated debate over a receipt, but the supermarket has explained that there’s a simple solution.
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.
‘Dead body’: Cops called on woman at Woolies
A Sydney shopper received a surprising visit from police after an anonymous tip off alerted them to some “suspicious” behaviour in a Woolies car park.
Coles, Woolies push to scrap penalty rates
The supermarket giants have been criticised after joining forces with other retailers to push for a change in minimum conditions for retail workers.
Shocking sight in Woolies fridge
A wild find has been spotted in one major supermarket, bringing a much heated debate to life in a bid to settle an age old question in Australia.
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.
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.
Surprising find on 15-year-old Woolies receipt
An Aussie’s old supermarket receipt has sparked debate, with many noting there was a surprising detail between supermarket prices then and now.
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.
Woolies item sold out thanks to sex worker
A deodorant has sold out after a popular adult star claimed, “You can get a whole lot closer to men’s wallets when you smell good.”
Concerning detail on Woolies shelves
The supermarket giant says it is working closely with suppliers in light of a shortage of an Australian staple.
Woolies responds after product backlash
A small detail spotted on a Woolworths shelf in Sydney’s north raised eyebrows, prompting a response from the supermarket giant.
Customers confused over Woolies detail
A supermarket shopper has been left confused after purchasing a zero per cent alcohol beer at a self-serve checkout.
Anti-violence graffiti spray-painted on Stirling Woolies site
Anti-domestic violence messages have appeared on temporary walls around the fire-hit Stirling Woolies, sparking furious debate online.
‘Sick of it’: Penny drops on Australia Day
After Woolies backtracked on its decision to stop selling Australia Day products, one commentator has theorised why Aussies are “fed up” with the entire debate.
‘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.
Only Australia Day item you’ll find at Woolies
Woolworths has revealed exactly what customers can expect from the retailer when it comes to Australia Day.
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.
Why Woolworths could owe you money
Supermarket giant Woolworths is refunding customers who were overcharged as a result of a third-party error.
‘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.
Woolworths makes changes to rewards program
Woolworths announced the changes last week, with customers asked to provide their mobile numbers before the update is rolled out.
Highest selling 2024 item shows Aussie truth
The most popular items purchased at one of Australia’s biggest supermarkets throughout 2024 has been revealed.
Jobless Aussie behind Woolies’ empty shelves
An Aussie who launched his own brand after losing his job has had his “mind blown” after releasing a new product to rave reviews in Woolies.
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.
Chilling find on Woolies CCTV camera
CCTV from inside Australian supermarkets has been revealed, and it comes with a serious warning to shoppers.
Chilling moment Woolies worker attacked
The horror footage has been released ahead of the festive season, with a warning issued by the NSW State Government.
Woolies responds to frenzy over new $35 item
Shoppers are “on the hunt” for a limited-edition item released by the supermarket giant after it was described as “unbelievable” by foodies.
Huge update in Woolies strike drama
Supermarket giant Woolworths has delivered a huge update in the ongoing strike drama that left customers facing empty shelves.
Twist after Woolies pickets halted
One of Australia’s biggest unions has responded to orders from a tribunal ordering an end to the “unlawful picketing” of Woolworths, as the grocery giant promises to get its empty shelves restacked.
Surprise reaction to bare shelves at Woolies
Australians have been left facing empty shelves thanks to a supermarket warehouse strike — and some are saying it’s worse than the pandemic.
Shrinkflation hits festive treats
At least five different products from Woolworths, Aldi and Lindt have become the latest casualties in the ‘shrinkflation epidemic’ plaguing Aussie shoppers.
90 units sold in two weeks in yet-to-be-built tower
With breathtaking views of the CBD, this yet-to-be-built apartment development has already had $210m in pre-sales in just two weeks.
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.
Woolworths reveals cost of strike action
Australia’s largest retailer has revealed the staggering cost of industrial action by the United Workers Union at its distribution centres.
Strike action causes more pain for Woolies
Woolworths customers across Victoria are in for more pain at the supermarket as strike action continues at a major distribution centre.
Fresh detail about man who peed at Woolies
More details have been revealed about a man who urinated on $300 worth of meat in a Sydney CBD Woolworths.
Major update in Woolworths strike
There’s been major development after thousands of Woolworths distribution centre workers went on strike, leaving supermarket shelves looking thin ahead of Christmas.
Woolies shelves stripped bare across Aus
Woolworths shelves have been stripped bare in three states, as distribution workers go on strike.
Big change for home delivery favourite
Woolworths and Endeavour Groups have moved its alcohol delivery service Jimmy Brings to the online grocery delivery app Milkrun.
Wild TikTok reveals Sydney’s blackout pain
Sydney’s blackouts made life a royal pain for thousands of Aussies on Tuesday, including a TikTok star shopping at Woolies for ‘funday sweets’.
‘Do we need?’: Woolies name change divides
One major supermarket has renamed a popular festive product, causing outrage among some while others weren’t concerned.
Woolies, Coles busted over discount
Supermarkets claim to be cutting down on it, yet continue to drive customers towards it by making it substantially cheaper.
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