Woolies warns of bottle shop changes
THE retail giant, behind the BWS and Dan Murphy’s stores, says it may have to stop opening new bottle shops due to onerous and “arbitrary” proposed laws.
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Drastic fix for self-service checkouts
A NEW policy being proposed in the UK promises to fix a giant issue caused by self-service checkouts. But could it work here in Australia?
Backpacker’s self-serve meat heist
A “POOR backpacker” has faced court for stealing food for a friend’s birthday BBQ from a Woolworths self-service checkout.
Self-serve checkout theft backfires
A GERMAN backpacker has copped a fine after stealing groceries through a self-serve checkout because he didn’t have enough money.
Woolies scraps gift card expiry
WOOLWORTHS is scrapping expiry dates on all its gift cards, giving shoppers the freedom to choose exactly when they want to use them.
Coles’ bold plan to take on Woolies
COLES has unveiled its latest weapon in the supermarket war as it attempts to regain lost momentum from Woolworths.
Reason behind grocer’s demise
AUSSIE Farmers Direct has blamed supermarkets Coles and Woolworths for its collapse. But franchisees say that’s a cop out.
Outrage over banana picture
WHEN a customer uploaded a picture of bananas it sparked a fierce online debate. But Woolies reckons customers prefer it.
Supermarket home brands rated for value
NOT all supermarket products are created equal, even if they look the same. We take a look at the staples that may not be as good as you think.
Woolies’ shocking tactics revealed
LEAKED Woolworths documents have revealed the incredible lengths its employees go to, to “spy” on vulnerable customers.
Graph that shames Aldi
SHOPPERS love the German giant but a new report shows it’s ignoring Aussie customers and falling behind Coles and Woolworths.
Woolies smashes Coles in sales
WOOLWORTHS has delivered a massive profit for the first half as it continues to smash rival Coles in sales growth.
Coles, Woolies ditch fresh produce amid fruit fly scare
UPDATED: FRUIT and vegetables have been pulled from the shelves of major supermarket chains in Tasmania after fruit fly larvae was found in a nectarine at a grocery store.
Secret codes on your products
THAT fancy looking bottle of wine and that expensive face cream hide a secret — they’re actually made by Coles, Woolies or Aldi.
Woolies’ disgrace: Cleaners short-changed
WOOLWORTHS has been accused of ignoring “rampant exploitation” of its contractors, with some having to deal with absurdly low salaries.
Why Woolies is beating Coles, Aldi
WOOLWORTHS is said to be aisles ahead of Coles and Aldi, after analysts forecast the Australian supermarket giant’s sales would outgrow its rivals.
The awkward issue with this new logo
A NEW marketing push to encourage recycling, backed by Woolies, has had an awkward launch after it encountered a China-sized problem.
Woolies unveils $14 roast chooks
WOULD you pay nearly double the current price for your Woolies roast chook? The supermarket is about to find out.
Why these shelves are empty
FEW customers, almost empty shelves, a fire sale. For this global retailer winning over Australia should have been a cinch. But, again, a big name has failed.
David Jones takes $713 million hit
DAVID Jones’ South African owner will take a $713 million writedown on the value of the department store chain as Australia’s tough retail market bites.
Formula haul sparks outrage
A FURIOUS mum has snapped Woolworths customers loading up a whole trolley full of baby formula, despite a new two-can limit.
RUSH HOUR: Vegans ‘vandalising’ meat products
MEMBERS of a pro-vegan animal rights group have been connected to a number of covert attacks that saw meat products in Coles and Woolworths plastered with disturbing stickers.
‘They have Easter eggs out, OMG really’
FIRST it was hot cross buns — now Australian shoppers have spotted Easter eggs being sold in Woolworths and Coles supermarkets.
Is this nanny ad asking too much?
THIS ad for an after-school nanny posted on a community message board in an inner-Sydney Woolies outlines an extensive list of duties.
Aggro bird costs Woolies $17,000
WHEN a Woolies worker was severely injured by a bird she lost thousands in wages. Now she’s scored a huge payout.
Woolies’ new move in hot cross bun war
WOOLIES has launched a new flavour to rival competitors as a poll finds not all Aussies want them sold before Easter.
ALDI not far behind in hot cross bun war
AUSSIE shoppers are divided after some Coles and Woolies shops have begun selling hot cross buns. ALDI is also planning to sell them earlier.
Blade found in Woolies bon-bon
A MOTHER has told of her horror after her young son pulled a Woolies Christmas cracker only to discover it contained a rusty knife.
Xmas classic pulled from shelves
COLES has quietly ditched this classic Christmas treat, sparking outrage. One shopper said she went to three stores to try and find them.
Awkward Christmas catalogue gaffe
SHOPPERS poring over Christmas hams in the new Woolworths catalogue have noticed an amusing mistake in a fairly important detail.
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