‘Staffing key in retail fight’
Brokerage UBS has flagged labour costs as a key area where Woolworths can gain ground on Coles in profitability.
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Worker’s defiance dooms EBA
Underpaid employee Penny Vickers has a case against Coles and the Shop, Distributive and Allied Employees Association.
Coles bids for supplier loyalty
Coles is making a pitch for the loyalty of suppliers by adopting a payment model used by German discounter Aldi.
Bad news from shopper survey
Aldi may have done its dash, for now, IGA is in trouble and Woolworths is still way behind Coles.
Woolies: more to do on prices
Woolworths says it’s not done with its investment on price as it looks to continue to close the gap on Coles.
Coles cuts suppliers some slack
Coles is backing small suppliers by slashing payment times, hopefully other big companies will follow suit.
Giants hit back at Costco
Coles and Woolworths are closing the price gap on Costco by tackling the bulk retailer at its own game — packaging.
Power spike leaves locals jammed
Dick Smith says high power prices are stopping him from cutting production costs to compete with French rivals.
‘Gutted’ worker on lesser rates
A young worker promoted as a victim of the industrial umpire is unaffected because he is employed on an EBA.
Woolies finally pips rival Coles
Woolworths has returned to profit for the half year, but underlying earnings slipped and it’s again reviewing Big W.
‘Agnostic’ on Wesfarmers capital
Wesfarmers’ incoming CEO is a firm supporter of the conglomerate model, with capital to be spent where returns are best.
Ease the squeeze on SME
Corporate Australia needs to take up the Telstra challenge and put a halt to delays in paying small business suppliers.
Coles cool under pressure
John Durkan is locking in his defence against increasing market challenges, but shows no hint of the pressure he is under.
We’re not changing: Coles
Coles boss John Durkan says the supermarket giant is sticking to its strategy despite the challenge of a resurgent Woolworths.
Woolies sells servos for $1.8bn
Woolworths has more cash to fight Coles after a deal with BP that keeps fuel discounts and widens its loyalty scheme.
Woolies tipped to snatch lead
Morgan Stanley has tipped Woolworths’ sales to overtake Coles’ for the first time in six years.
Coles shocks snobs with $5 wine
The shiraz was named best Australian and New Zealand wine under $20 at the Winestate Wine of the Year Awards in Adelaide.
Woolies lifts, closes on Coles
Woolworths has posted the first positive comparable sales growth in its supermarkets for more than a year.
ASX ends lower as yield stocks hit
Rising bond yields put further heat on high-yield stocks, keeping the ASX in the red.
Wesfarmers on slide
Shares in Wesfarmers continued to dive a day after posting disappointing first-quarter sales growth for Coles.
Wesfarmers rattles the markets
Wesfarmers shares sank nearly 6pc yesterday as flagship Coles posted its worst growth in grocery sales since 2009.
Taste for takeaway hurts Coles
Takeaway food is enjoying boom times, as supermarket meal and grocery offerings struggle to compete.
Woolies back in the game?
Coles has outperformed Woolworths for a record straight seven years but that run looks like coming to an end.
Competition catches up to Coles
Increased competition, a tough Target turnaround and Masters’ fire sale have all weighed on Wesfarmers’ figures.
Wesfarmers in growth slowdown
Wesfarmers shares slumped 5pc after slower sales growth at Coles and Bunnings, in part due to Masters’ fire sale.
WES eyes worst fall since 2009
Wesfarmers shares are deep in the red after Coles sales disappointed.
Woolies sales tipped to turn up
Analysts expect Woolworths sales will have rounded a corner, at the expense of rival Coles.
Virgin and Coles do flyer deal
A new partnership will allow shoppers to convert flybuys points into frequent flyer miles.
Coles fine for underweight bread
A Brisbane regional manager pleaded guilty on behalf of the supermarket giant to three shortfall offences.
United names CEO, CFO
The petrol retailer and wholesale has made two key appointments as it prepares for its initial public offering.
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