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Supermarket bosses to face price grilling
Coles and Woolies will send their CEOs to face tough questions at a senate inquiry after being accused of price gouging as everyday Australians struggle with the cost of living.
‘Doesn’t pass pub test’: Supermarkets lashed
Coles and Woolworths have faced a stern warning to further drop the price of red meat in the lead-up to Christmas.
Aussie’s huge win as Coles changes checkouts
A Melbourne man has landed a multimillion-dollar deal with the supermarket after Coles made a huge change to its snack aisle.
Big change to shopping baskets at Woolies
After a brand new Woolworths opened up in Sydney’s inner west, eagle-eyed customers spotted the updated green baskets with a new design feature.
Woolies slammed for $80 Xmas item
The supermarket giant has defended the controversial price tag of a traditional Christmas dessert, claiming it is supporting a small family run business.
Woolworths hit with massive lawsuit
Former night shift employees allege they were moved to day shifts without notice, resulting in a pay cut of up to $30,000 for some affected workers.
Woolies defends $80 Christmas item
A Woolworths shopper has hit out at the supermarket giant after spotting an $80 price tag on a popular Christmas dessert.
‘Cartel’: Jacqui unleashes on Coles, Woolies
Australia’s supermarket giants have been put on notice over the cost of one popular Christmas item as they face being forced to front up to angry MPs.
Woolies, Coles on notice over Xmas prices
Australia’s supermarket giants have been put on notice over the cost of one popular Christmas item, with fears families may be forced to do without.
Woolies, Coles to be grilled on price hikes
The two major supermarkets will face questioning by a senate inquiry after soaring prices and record profits attracted criticism.
Coles, Woolies drop prices ahead of Xmas
Aussies are being urged to take advantage of low prices on Christmas staples, with sausages, fruit and vegetables all seeing discounts.
Major retailer ‘abandons’ divisive checkouts
As pressures mount on Coles and Woolworths to ditch a controversial supermarket feature, retailers elsewhere are listening to shoppers.
Dinner kit recalled over missing warning
The popular dinner kit sold at Woolworths and Coles has been recalled in national supermarkets over a missing warning.
Big change to trolleys at Woolworths
A Sydney mother has expressed her annoyance over the new plastic trolleys, saying it is “impossible” for her to shop with her children.
Farmer’s brutal reaction to Woolies and Coles
A Queensland farmer has joined a growing chorus accusing the major supermarkets of profit-gouging on fruit and vegetables.
National crisis: ‘I have never seen demand for food so high’
Food charities are seeing more people every day – including those with jobs and mortgages – who are struggling to make ends meet. Here’s how as little as 50 cents can make a difference.
Photo reveals change to Woolies stores
There has been a shift from traditional deli counters, which stock everything from salad to deli meats, poultry and seafood at a small number of stores.
Doctor reveals ‘healthy’ food you should avoid
It’s sold at Coles and Woolworths as an alternative to an everyday grocery item – but it’s not as “healthy” as you think, a doctor has warned.
Woolies CEO claps back at checkout gripe
It’s one of the most complained about features of self-service check-outs – and now one Aussie supermarket giant has responded
New Coles security measure divides Aussies
Shoppers have been expressing frustration over increased security measures, and now a new snap circulating has Aussies baffled.
Woolies shopper erupts at $22 sandwich bill
A woman has paid an eyewatering price to make a simple sandwich – exposing the dire state of Australia’s cost-of-living crisis.
Woman’s simple idea scores big Woolies deal
An indigenous woman from Central Western NSW has triumphed over adversity to create a booming business.
‘Dumb’ reason Woolies driver given ticket
A parking ranger has been filmed handing out a fine to a Woolworths delivery driver, as bystanders label the move “dumb”.
One group stealing more due to self checkouts
The head of one of the world’s best known retailers has said self serve check-outs have led people to steal who would never have done so before.
‘Disappointed’: Coles abandons popular service
Parents have expressed their disappointment in Coles after one Aussie mum discovered an initiative had been dropped select stores.
One move Aussie supermarkets won’t make
Australia’s two major supermarkets Coles and Woolworths have spoken out after a British retailer decided to ditch self-serve check-outs.
$7 Woolies item hailed ‘great for weight loss’
Experts say this delicious product from Woolies freezer aisle is the secret to long-lasting weight loss – and it’s the last thing you’d expect.
Woolies slammed for ‘deluxe’ Christmas buy
The “deluxe” Christmas buy, which costs $15, has left customers disappointed.
Woolies shopper erupts at $46 bill
A Melbourne woman’s effort to “save money” on dinner backfired when the groceries she picked up at her local supermarket set her back almost $50.
‘Insanity’: Kim K’s $4.50 Woolies item roasted
Kim Kardashian has released a new product that is being sold in Woolworths stores across Australia, with fans claiming its like gold dust.
Woolies shopper erupts at $46 bill
A Melbourne woman’s effort to “save money” on dinner backfired when the groceries she picked up at her local supermarket set her back almost $50.
Woolworths confirms change to its bags
Woolworths has confirmed it has changed the size of its reusable paper shopping bags, in a move that has upset some customers.
Supermarket trend proves Aussies are broke
A new shopping trend has emerged according to recent research, proving Aussies are desperate to cut back on living costs.
Major stores pivot on self-service checkouts
A growing number of global supermarket chains are reconsidering their use of a much-maligned feature in a bid to improve customer experience.
Woolworths launch unprecedented sale
Everyday Rewards has confirmed a sale event promising savings across a range of services and outlets.
‘Absolute joke’: Insane price of Woolies haul
A fed-up Aussie customer has shared their receipt after being stunned by the price of their weekly supermarket shop – but not everyone is on their side.
‘Absolute joke’: Insane price of Woolies haul
A fed-up Aussie customer has shared their receipt after being stunned by the price of their weekly supermarket shop – but not everyone is on their side.
Geelong West shopping centre listed with development upside
Sellers are talking up the development potential for a Geelong West shopping centre where Woolworths holds the anchor lease with options until 2079.
One group of Aussies to blame for cost crisis
One group of Aussies are “undermining” efforts to ease inflation and some of the nation’s most vulnerable are paying the price.
Bizarre Woolworths act disputed
A Woolworths act intended to protect young people has been contested by a wave of shoppers who have disputed its true purpose.
21yo upset ‘no one cared’ when she quit job
A young Woolies worker has shared her shock after claiming she was not “thanked” when she quit her job of six years – sparking a fierce debate.
Coles defends bags after viral photo
The woman was carrying groceries such as Zooper Doopers, soft drink and a bag of chips when the bag tore, causing Coles to respond.
Coles, Woolies lashed over $1 billion profits
More than half of those surveyed said they felt the rising prices of products at the two supermarket giants were not simply due to increasing costs.
Woolies drops prices on Christmas staples
Australia’s supermarket giants are dropping the price on hundreds of items in the lead-up to the festive season.
Woolies’ huge backflip after customer anger
Woolworths announced in May that members of the Everyday Rewards Extra program would also no longer be able to access a 10 per cent discount online.
Grocery item recall over contamination
The everyday item has been pulled from shelves in two states after it was found a batch was potentially contaminated with E.coli.
‘Big Brother’ fears for Aussie supermarkets
Behemoths Coles and Woolies are spending millions on new body cameras and hi-tech scanners and there’s growing unease about the scale of surveillance.
‘Destroyed’: Qantas hit by another fail
Once one of Australia’s most trusted brands, a new survey has kicked Qantas to the kerb – but Woolworths is flying high.
Reason Aussies are fed-up with shopping
A consumer behaviour expert has warned new measures introduced by most major supermarkets may backfire.
Woolies slashes price of Christmas essential
Supermarkets have sparked a Christmas price war after lowering the price of an Aussie favourite to as little as $8 per kilogram.
$28 Woolies buy Aussies ‘still thinking about’
Woolworths has brought back a hugely popular Christmas item that shoppers say they’ve been “thinking about” since last festive season – but it won’t last long.
Woman’s gross find in Woolies spinach bag
A woman buying a bag of spinach for a pasta dinner says she was left “traumatised” after she made the grim discovery.
Ex-Woolies boss lashes BWS, Dan Murphy’s
The former boss of Woolworths has gone on a tear against Dan Murphys and BWS, accusing them of abandoning their customers.
‘World’s best’ grocery item now at Woolies
This grocery item is synonymous with Aussies summer – and now Woolworths has made eating the food product a more enjoyable experience.
Aussie teens allegedly cause $15m damage
Two 14 year olds have been arrested after allegedly starting a huge fire through an Australian supermarket, with shoppers still inside.
‘Explosions’: Fire breaks out at Woolies
Police, ambulance and fire crews have raced to the scene of a dangerous fire engulfing a Woolworths supermarket.
Frenzy over Hemsworth’s Woolies’ cake
Aussies are flocking to the supermarket giant to try the same cake the Hollywood star recently celebrated his 40th birthday with.
‘No choice’: Why Woolies shopper stole this
Australians have unleashed over a photo showing a stolen basket of supermarket items, claiming it highlights an “embarrassing” issue.
Urgent recall for cheese sold at Woolies
The popular cheeses sold, which are at Woolworths stores across the country, have been recalled over potential listeria contamination.
Wild scenes as Coles, Woolies staff strike
Coles and Woolworths employees across Australia have walked off the job demanding better wages.
‘Woolies graveyard’ tourists want to visit
It used to be a street to be avoided at all costs but now there’s a hidden gem lurking inside the once-abandoned building.
Supermarket workers to strike this weekend
Hundreds of supermarket workers across the country are planning to walk off the job over pay and conditions.
Call for ‘boomer hour’ at Coles, Woolies
A fed-up shopper has taken to social media to ask whether supermarkets such as Coles and Woolworths should introduce a “boomer hour”.
Huge change to Woolies bakery aisle
The supermarket announcement “major changes” were rolling out in stores, with customers now expecting a surprise when they visit Woolies.
Popular Coles, Woolies product axed in Aus
A popular product has disappeared from Australian shelves after it was alleged its packaging was misleading, leaving many frustrated.
‘Instability’ continues after major bank outage
Banking services continue to be plagued by “instability” after a widespread outage left customers unable to access their money.
Woolies trials change to its milk bottles
Woolworths has made a change to its milk bottles, with a trial beginning across three states this week and plans to expand across the country next year.
Buyer gets their ‘Woolies worth’ in $40m centre sale
A brand new Woolworths shopping centre in the Illawarra-Shoalhaven region has sold before it had a chance to hit the public market.
‘Imprisoned’: Woolies checkout gate smashed
A furious customer has been filmed using a hammer to smash one of the new self-service gates at Woolworths.
New feature in Woolies aisles revealed
Customers have spotted small cameras on the shelves at a Woolworths store, sparking confusion from customers.
Woolies worker exposes checkout mistake
Woolworths has issued a public service announcement to customers who make a simple mistake every time they visit the checkout.
Aussies pan highly anticipated cult chocolate
Aussies have been waiting for popular chocolate from YouTuber Mr Beast but now the chocolate is at Woolworths, many are less than impressed.
Popular snack recalled from Woolies
The popular chocolate item sold at the supermarket giant has been recalled due to contamination fears.
‘Too far’: Shock at price of iconic Aussie item
A frozen product many of us enjoyed growing up appears to cost more in Australia than overseas – and people aren’t happy about it.
KFC races to stave off chicken shortage
Aussies have been reassured KFC is putting “contingency plans” in place as disruption hits a major chicken supplier.
KFC, Macca‘s could face chicken shortage
Woolworths, Coles, Aldi, KFC, McDonald’s and Subway could all face a chicken shortage as 1,000 workers at the nation’s largest poultry producer prepare to strike.
‘Can’t top’: Aldi annihilates Coles, Woolies
One supermarket has officially been declared top dog when it comes to this grocery item, scoring five stars in four categories to take out the title.
‘So good’: Cadbury drops limited edition item
Available at Woolworths, Cadbury has dropped a “heavenly blend” of its two most popular products — but you better get in quick if you want to try it.
New Coca-Cola is like nothing ever tasted
A mystery new Coke flavour described as “future-flavoured” is confusing Aussies after the colourful cans were spotted on Woolies shelves.
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