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.
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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”.
Grocery prices to stop falling
IT became the status quo, but the era of shrinking supermarket bills is now over, but there is reason to believe grocery costs won’t spiral upwards.
Woolies denies sending out old bills
WOOLWORTHS says it is normal practice to audit invoices amid claims it is billing suppliers for accounting mistakes more than five years old.
Cheap fruit and veg – with a catch
WOOLWORTHS is rolling out a new initiative to cut waste and make healthy food cheaper. But there’s a catch. And it’s not pretty.
Cable Girl’s defence revealed
CABLE Girl Lu Luo’s defence to a criminal charge over the $80m wiring scandal hinges on her belief that officials had accepted a Chinese quality test.
From mum to Baghdad bodyguard
EXCLUSIVE EXTRACT: Australian Neryl Joyce went from being a single mum to a Baghdad bodyguard. But her journey exposed her to more than threats of ambush and assassination.
Why cheaper stuff could be dangerous
WHILE we all love the thought of cheap taxis and groceries, one aspect of possible new competition laws in Australia could be a ‘disaster’.
Why 85 cent bread will cost you
WOOLWORTHS has reignited the bread war with its 85 cent home brand loaves. But it probably won’t be great for your hip pocket.
Supermarkets ‘reward disloyalty’
SUPERMARKET loyalty schemes deliver greater savings and rewards to disloyal customers, new research reveals.
Woolworths posts fresh food profits
WOOLWORTHS has been raking in the dough. The supermarket giant posted an 8.5 per cent increase in profit to $2.45 billion.
Petrol giants ‘ripping off’ motorists
THE ACCC has launched legal action against most of the nation’s petrol retailers and a fuel market data company, alleging they have been sharing pricing information.
Petrol giants ‘ripping off’ motorists
THE ACCC has launched legal action against most of the nation’s petrol retailers and a fuel market data company, alleging they have been sharing pricing information.
David Jones boss quits
DAVID Jones’ chief executive, Paul Zahra, will step down from the role, citing it was time for new leadership.
League star’s dad tapped for $1m gig
THE father of an NRL star has scored one of the most coveted positions in the US with a $1 million pay cheque.
How supermarkets have taken over your life
THEY already dominate our groceries market. But now the supermarkets are trying to get into every facet of our lives. Just how much do they own?
DJs to be foreign-owned as offer approved
AUSTRALIA’S oldest department store, David Jones, is set to fall into foreign hands as the company’s shareholders overwhelmingly vote yes to the takeover.
Woolies wants to be your doctor
DO YOU want a student to check your blood pressure in the middle of a supermarket aisle? That’s what will happen if Woolworths get its way, says the AMA.
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