‘Thanks Coles for stuffing up Xmas’
CUSTOMERS are angry with Coles and Woolworths after their Christmas orders were stuffed up, and they’re venting online.
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Woolies’ awkward baby formula blunder
WOOLWORTHS has been accused of discrimination against Chinese shoppers after the supermarket chain was caught in an awkward blunder.
Petrol price data win for drivers
AUSTRALIANS will get access to the same data as BP, Woolworths, Caltex and 7-Eleven under a new deal to help them decide where and when to buy fuel.
Woolies sells goods to China
SUPERMARKET giant Woolworths is tapping into China’s insatiable demand for Australian food and grocery products.
The $56 Woolies receipt that’s worth $200
IT’S just a flimsy piece of paper, but this proof of purchase for baby formula bought in Sydney is gold dust for exporters tapping into the Chinese market.
Absurd price for scrap of paper
IT’S just a flimsy piece of paper, but this Woolies docket is the ridiculously valuable tip of a multi-million dollar iceberg.
Woolies, Aldi and Coles’ slavery shame
IF PRAWNS are on the menu for your family’s Christmas lunch, you need to read Tin Nyo Win’s heart-wrenching story.
Woolies’ reward card backflip
WOOLIES has reversed its controversial decision to axe Qantas points from its new rewards program — but is the result actually good value for customers?
Who actually eats fruit mince pies?
IT’S nearly Christmas, which means Christmas desserts — and the dreaded fruit mince pie. Does anyone actually like these things?
Sneaky trick to fool Woolies card
SHOPPERS hate the new Woolies card, but this woman has a genius trick she uses to get seven times the rewards.
Woolies’ ‘Mind the Gap’ trap exposed
WOOLWORTHS is accused of unconscionable conduct for allegedly seeking as much as $60 million from suppliers to plug a $50 million profit shortfall.
Woolies slammed by watchdog
WOOLIES is getting hit on a number of fronts. This time, by the Australian consumer watchdog which alleged the supermarket engaged in “unconscionable conduct”.
‘I got $4.80 on $1000 shopping’
A FACEBOOK post “ranting” about the new Woolies Rewards card has gone viral as a backlash against the retailer grows.
Woolies fuelling baby formula shortage
WOOLWORTHS is under fire for allowing shoppers to bulk-buy baby formula and fuel the shortage. But what one brand is doing could be much worse.
The seven Aussie brands we have to have
IF THE supermarkets had their way, everything would be home brand. But Aussies won’t compromise on these brands.
Woolies credit card scam warning
SCAMMERS are posing as Woolworths staff to try and get your credit card details. Here’s what to look out for.
Woolies’ bold comeback plan
WOOLWORTHS is pinning its hopes on one new strategy as it fights to win back more money from your weekly shop.
Rowdy scenes at Woolworths meeting
TO SAY Woolies shareholders were angry would be an understatement. What were they unhappy with? Take your pick.
Is this the man to save ailing Woolworths?
AS WOOLIES braces for a big hit to its profits while battling Coles and Aldi, the struggling retail giant has brought in the big guns.
‘He started foaming at the mouth’
ANGRY pet owners have called on Coles and Woolworths to stop selling a toxic flea spray after a cat suffered a severe reaction.
Coles and Woolies are selling time now
COLES and Woolworths have begun stocking an unusual new product. You can now give the ultimate gift to your loved one of choice: free time.
Awkward photo shows Woolies fail
WHAT’S wrong with this picture? A keen-eyed customer has spotted this awkward pricing strategy for Woolworths’ revamped loyalty scheme.
Shoppers want Woolies to set a limit
SICK of hunting all over the city for an everday essential, Aussie customers are pleading with Woolworths to make sure everyone gets their share.
Bridges cops ‘freaks’ backlash
FITNESS queen Michelle Bridges is at the centre of a social media storm over Woolies’ latest ad. People are not happy.
‘We’re not asking for the world’
WOULD you donate a dollar at the checkout? This man has a plan to help Aussie farmers in need, and he wants Coles and Woolworths to help.
Our supermarkets’ great big con
WE HATE to break it to you, but there’s a good chance you’ve been fooled by Coles, Woolies or even both. This is their big, cunning con.
Grocery wars: How much you stand to save
AS THE battle between Australia’s grocery giants intensifies, the only sure winners will be consumers.
Where Woolworths went wrong
A FAILED marketing campaign, a convoluted rewards system and the rise of low-cost player Aldi have led to shoppers turning their backs on the grocery giant.
Profit plunge looming for Woolworths
WOOLWORTHS shares have been smashed after the supermarket warned its first half profit could plunge by up to 35 per cent on weak grocery sales.
Coles slams Woolies over loyalty rewards
COLES has hit back at Woolworths after its attack on Flybuys, as the retailers face off in their battle over Australia’s $90 billion groceries market.
Woolies’ $50bn missed chance
WITH Masters on borrowed time, Woolworths has missed an opportunity to tap into a market with a business Aussies need.
Costco’s plan for Aussie domination
COSTCO only has seven stores here but it’s making big waves. Its latest move could cause big headaches for Coles and Woolies.
Will Aldi finally kill off IGA?
SOME analysts believe struggling grocery supplier Metcash, which stocks the independent retailer IGA, could be gone within a decade.
Coles’ ridiculous special offer
IF YOU thought the 1 cent discount from Woolies was bad, its rival Coles has managed something even sillier.
What’s behind the silly discounts?
WOOLWORTHS was a laughing stock this week, with its cheap, cheap 1 cent discount. But there’s actually a reason behind it. Here’s how not to get ripped off.
Leaked doc reveals Woolies’ woes
A LEAKED document has revealed a significant problem facing Australia’s largest supermarket, as a senior staffer slams those running the company.
Christmas comes extra early at Coles
IT’S only September, but shoppers were outraged to see shelves groaning with mince pies and puddings this weekend. Woolies was even quicker off the mark.
Is this the worst sale of all time?
WE all love a good bargain, but this Woolworths poster had shoppers scratching their heads after noticing the absurd saving.
RUSH HOUR: The stories you need to know today
MUCH has been made about the supermarket wars and one Woolworths store is clearly showing signs of battle fatigue, because this is a joke.
Woolies: ‘It wasn’t good enough’
WOOLIES has admitted to its mistakes and has $65 million plan to turn it around — starting with dodgy trolleys and bad service.
Why Woolies is a basket case
THERE’S a simple reason why Woolworths is having such a hard time at the moment. It involves baskets.
Woolies in turmoil as profits crash
WOOLWORTHS chairman Ralph Waters is stepping down after the company announced a 12.5 per cent slide in its full year profit.
Why Bunnings crushes Masters
MASTERS is the huge Woolworth-owned hardware chain that was supposed to brawl with Bunnings. But it hasn’t landed a punch.
Woolies’ $700 million money pit
HARDWARE chain Masters is soldiering on despite pressure on Woolworths to dump the loss-making venture, which is getting crushed by Bunnings.
Woolies turmoil as Big W boss exits
BIG W boss Alistair McGeorge has resigned, citing health reasons, as his employer reveals it has investigated a complaint about his behaviour.
Zoo Weekly taken off Coles shelves
A YOUNG woman has succeeded in having popular men’s magazine Zoo Weekly pulled from the shelves of Coles, and is calling for Woolworths to do the same.
Price war pays off for Coles
DOWN, down — for Woolworths, that is. Lower food and grocery prices have pushed up earnings for Coles, which is well and truly wiping the floor with its rival.
Real reason people choose Aldi
ALDI is stealing customers from Coles and Woolworths as the fresh food people lose their one key advantage, according to a new report.
Secret way supermarkets are fighting Aldi
YOU may not even have noticed but the price of your groceries could have changed, it all depends on what kind of shopper you are.
Aldi reveals its secret, monstrous profits
IN an unusual move, the highly secretive grocery discounter has thrown open its books, giving Coles and Woolies more reason to be worried.
Tactic the supermarkets’ rivals can’t handle
IF YOU believe one of Australia’s foremost business leaders, Coles and Woolworths are winning the supermarket war for a terrible reason.
More bad news for Woolies
JUST when you thought things couldn’t get any worse for Woolworths, more bad news. Woolies has been beaten in another crucial area.
New challenger in supermarket fight
MOVE over, Woolworths — there’s a new Woolworths in town. The supermarket wars are about to get even hotter, but will prices go down down?
Coles, Woolies face new rival
FORGET Aldi. The “silent loser” in the supermarket price wars has launched it’s biggest ever competitive attack against Coles and Woolworths.
What ALDI could be plotting next
IT’S the German chain that is already giving Coles and Woolworths a run for their money. Now things could get even better for Aussie shoppers.
The supermarkets’ dirty tricks
SHOPPERS are flocking to Aldi as a ‘protest vote’ against the Coles and Woolies duopoly – but Aldi might be ‘even worse’.
The real problem for Woolworths
WOOLIES boss Grant O’Brien got the sack today and the hunt is on for a replacement. There’s one very big problem the new CEO will have to solve.
Woolworths to axe 1200 jobs
WOOLWORTHS has announced 1200 job cuts as chief executive Grant O’Brien steps down amid disappointing sales performance.
Could this be the Aldi killer?
COLES and Woolies, watch out. It’s the discount chain which just beat Aldi to be named Britain’s best supermarket, and now it’s headed down under.
How supermarkets annoy us
AUSTRALIANS love to hate Coles and Woolworths and kick them at every opportunity. So why do we keep coming back?
‘Taking my business elsewhere’
WOOLWORTHS customers have slammed the retail giant’s latest venture, with many threatening to never shop there again.
$1m glitch sparks spending spree
THIS is the $1m gift-card spending spree that has shocked one of Australia’s supermarket giants — all caused by one little email glitch.
Why Aldi shoppers are different
ARE Aldi shoppers actually different from Coles or Woolworths customers? Yes, in one significant way, according to new research.
Coles unveils plan to fight Aldi
ALDI does it, Woolworths is doing it, now supermarket giant Coles has revealed its plan to take on the competition.
New way Aldi will change supermarkets
BUDGET supermarket chain Aldi is looking more fancy these days and newly released figures reveal why Coles and Woolworths should be worried.
Woolies’ latest ‘beautiful’ move
SUPERMARKET giant Woolworths has seen the potential in Australian-owned beauty e-tailer Adore Beauty, buying a 25 per cent stake to help grow the business even further.
Why Zoo mag should be banned
AN ONLINE petition is calling for Zoo Weekly to be pulled from the shelves of Woolies and Coles, and Jo Stanley couldn’t be happier.
Woolies announces shock job cuts
THE supermarket giant is going to cut hundreds of jobs in an effort to stop itself from losing even more ground to Coles.
It’s OK Woolworths, you are not alone
WOOLWORTHS was slammed for a recent ad campaign, but it’s not the only brand to misfire. Here are some of the worst efforts that offended and bewildered.
What experts think of the Woolies stuff-up
WAS Woolies’ Anzac campaign tasteless, or an honest mistake? News.com.au asked Gruen Transfer panellists to give their verdict on Woolies’ controversial campaign.
How did they let this get through?
THINGS have gone from bad to worse for Woolworths as the government gets involved in its disastrous Anzac advertising campaign.
Woolies shamed into axing Anzac site
A WEBSITE launched by Woolworths to commemorate the Anzac centenary has been shut down after social media users slammed it as distasteful.
Sneak peek at Apple Watch apps
SIMPLE is best is the motto for designers working on new apps for the Apple Watch. Here’s what Qantas, Woolworths and Instagram have come up with.
The battle of the Aussie brands
AUSTRALIANS love a good rivalry. So who comes out on top between Coles and Woolworths, Myer and DJs and Qantas and Virgin?
Can you name our top 10 companies?
THE list is out for Australia’s biggest retail earners of 2014. Can you guess which company topped the list?
Why groceries might get cheaper
THE numbers are in for Woolworths and they are not as good as everyone expected. But it could mean cheaper groceries for you. Here’s why.
A barrel of bad news for Woolies
ON YOUR way home tonight, Woolworths would very much like you to stop by its stores and spend some money. It’s having a bad day.
Woolies’ next step to win your love
IN THE battle for your dollars, the supermarkets are rolling out all kinds of new services to capture your loyalty. What’s Woolworths’ latest play?
The crazy rule costing you on medicine
THE Pharmacy Guild wants Coles and Woolworths banned from selling prescription medicines but says it’s okay to have a supermarket in a chemist.
Woolies’ ad ‘cheap, cheap … and cheesy’
THE birds are going “cheap, cheap” in Woolworths’ new ad featuring Samantha Jade, but the viewers are mostly going cringe, cringe. One ad guru, however, says the strategy is “very considered”.
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