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Coles is working with consultant Bain to cut back its range by at least a double-digit percentage to drive margins higher.

Coles cashes in as it steps up value campaigns, picks up sales from Woolies

The nation’s second-biggest supermarket chain benefited from the troubles of its larger rival Woolworths, which saw its earnings plunge after a 17-day worker strike left shelves bare.

  • Jessica Yun

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Coles CEO Leah Weckert

Coles says more customers are shopping around for deals

In a trading update on Thursday, the supermarket giant said shoppers were visiting up to eight other retailers a week to make their dollars stretch.

  • Kayla Olaya
Coles CEO Leah Weckert.

‘Down Down’ specials aim to be genuine savings, says Coles boss

Coles is battling to win consumer trust – and a bigger share of the Christmas shop as customers spread their spending over a longer time and more retailers.

  • Jessica Yun
Woolworths Group CEO Brad Banducci could not shake off questions about return on equity.

Woolworths chief Brad Banducci threatened with jail time at Senate supermarket inquiry

The supermarket giant’s outgoing CEO refused to answer repeated questions about the company’s return on equity, which infuriated Greens senator Nick McKim.

  • Jessica Yun
Senator Nick McKim and Brad Banducci in full flight.

Belting Brad: Senate turns supermarket CEO flogging into Olympic sport

The sparring between Greens senator Nick McKim and Woolies boss Brad Banducci deteriorated into an unedifying headbutting contest.

  • Elizabeth Knight
Woolworths Group CEO Brad Banducci surprised the market with his resignation last week.

Why Australian companies don’t want to make too much money

The febrile hunt for profiteers in the midst of a cost-of-living crisis meant Australia’s largest companies had to worry about the potentially disastrous consequences of doing too well.

  • Colin Kruger
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Coles boss Leah Weckert.

Fancy desserts, $4 wine: Get set for a home-brand Christmas

Supermarket giant Coles is banking on consumers heading out less this festive season and being laser-focused on their budget for Christmas dinner.

  • Emma Koehn
Coles boss Leah Weckert delivers her first result.

Is Coles raking in profits? The market says no

It is a tough gig for Coles boss Leah Weckert. Some criticise the company for making too much money while shareholders complain it isn’t making enough.

  • Elizabeth Knight
Supermarket giant Coles says it will set aside an additional $25 million in provisions for underpayment of managers.

Shoplifters hit Coles supermarkets as cost-of-living pressures bite

Prices for some fresh foods and red meat are falling, but the grocery giant’s results failed to impress investors amid concerns about a rising wave of thefts.

  • Emma Koehn

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