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Business Breaking NewsAustralia’s consumer watchdog says customers’ concerns in the supermarket and retail sector remain a key priority in the year ahead.
Cameron Micallef
ExclusiveBusinessAustralia’s largest supermarket landlord has warned if the ACCC announces new regulations on store openings it could push property developers out of the sector.
ExclusiveBusinessShoppers are cutting back on dining out, switching to cheaper brands and relying on discounts and loyalty points as household budgets come under increasing strain, a new Coles survey reveals.
RetailRetailWoolworths is the latest large corporation to demand workers spend more time in the office, as boss Amanda Bardwell asks her 10,000 support staff to only work from home two days a week.
newsNewsWireNationals leader David Littleproud has hit out at Coles after the supermarket giant flagged a cull in its product range, claiming prices at the checkout would rise.
Partner ContentEditorialA first-generation berry farmer is looking to extend the berry season in Australia with new methods of farming.
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EXCLUSIVENationOne of the nation’s biggest regional shopping centre owners, Fawkner Property Group, has partnered with the RSL and retailing giants Coles and Woolworths to celebrate Australia Day.
Damon Kitney
FOODNewsWireAfter last year’s polarising hot cross buns, Coles has released its second collaboration with Arnott’s – bringing an “Aussie classic” to supermarket shelves for Easter.
Alexandra Feiam
NEWSNewsWireColes has launched a huge new collectable range from one of the most iconic book and film series of all time – with a nostalgic 90’s twist.
Alexandra Feiam
newsBusiness Breaking NewsThe brand value of Australia’s two major supermarkets has slumped considerably, leaving the door open for a new No.1.
Cameron Micallef
WorkplacesBusinessBendigo Bank, AMP and Coles are among those ramping up the work from the office mandates this year.
NewsNewsWireThere’s been an update on the condition of the woman allegedly stabbed by a teenager while working at a Coles supermarket.
Alexandra Feiam
newsNewsWirePeter Dutton reiterated the need for uniform knife laws following the “horrific” stabbing of a 63-year-old Coles employee, allegedly at the hands of a 13-year-old.
reactionNationColes will pull kitchen knives from all Australian stores after 13-year-old allegedly stabbed a staffer as she stacked shelves in Queensland.
UPDATEDNewsWireColes has reacted to a worker allegedly being stabbed by a 13-year-old boy inside one of its supermarkets with this nationwide move.
Alexandra Feiam
UPDATEDNewsWireA 13-year-old boy who allegedly stabbed a Coles employee inside the supermarket was seen doing a strange act just hours earlier.
Alexandra Feiam
Youth crimeNationA 13-year-old boy being charged with attempted murder after an alleged stabbing has exposed a major shortfall in Queensland’s rushed ‘adult crime, adult time’ laws.
UPDATEDNewsWirePolice have revealed more information about a Coles worker who was allegedly stabbed by a 13-year-old boy, plunging a shopping centre into lockdown.
UPDATEDNewsWireLooking for some supplies after the big New Year’s Eve celebrations? Here’s what’s open and closed on the first day of 2025.
Emma Kirk
NEWSNewsWireChristmas decorations are still up in shopping centres, but that hasn’t stopped some of Australia’s grocery giants from putting this Easter staple on the shelves already.
BusinessCompaniesWe’ve had some big yarns this year, from energy to the retail sector, namely Woolworths and Coles. And of course pensions and tax, plus the latest mishaps and shenanigans at the ABC.
RetailRetailMyer’s billion-dollar deal to buy apparel brands from Solomon Lew’s Premier Investments has been deemed ‘fair and reasonable’ by an independent expert.
CEO Survey 2025CompaniesLeah Weckert’s customers are still feeling the impacts for cost-of-living pressures but she sees reasons to be optimistic about the Australian economy in 2025.
Leah Weckert
CourtsRetailThe judge hearing the ACCC’s case against Woolworths and Coles over alleged fake discounts says it’s ‘absurd’ to argue over all 250 grocery products identified as ‘fake’ by the regulator as the case snakes its way through the Federal Court.
ExclusiveRetailColes is ordering more from suppliers and opening extra checkouts as strikes at Woolworths wiped out $140m in sales, delivering a challenge and opportunity to its rival.
ExclusivePropertyOn the back of overwhelming demand from regular guests, Tasmania’s Federal Group is building new multi-generational villas on its six-star Saffire Freycinet resort at Coles Bay.
CompaniesFrom a gritty corner in Melbourne, this low-profile player has turned its founders into billionaires as they took $500m paydays this week while delivering staggering returns to investors.
NEWSNewsWireDespite using privacy-invading facial recognition cameras, a major retailer has held its spot as the No.1 most trusted Australian brand.
CourtsLegal AffairsThe supermarket giants have defended allegations they promoted false discounts, saying they were legitimate and blaming suppliers for asking for price increases.