Coles’ deal with CIA-linked tech firm
Supermarket giant Coles has quietly signed a ‘concerning’ deal with a data intelligence firm that provides services to the CIA and Pentagon.
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Cult food chain’s secret weapon in US coup
Three Aussie drop outs created a $100m business from Bondi, Australia. Here’s how they will take on America.
Leaked messages reveal major issue with ban
Explosive leaked text messages show the scale of the problem Australian border forces are up against when it comes to illegal vapes
Crown ditches high rollers in big change
Crown Sydney has taken a gamble during a cost-of-living crisis and moved away from high rollers, opening its casino to everyone.
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Aldi adds hundreds of products
ALDI is beefing up its product range and investing hundreds of millions of dollars in refurbishing its ageing stores as it attempts to regain momentum.
eBay’s threat to block Aussie shoppers
FACED with the government’s “unworkable” online GST changes, eBay bosses have hit back, saying they may be left with no other choice.
KFC’s $105 million chicken sandwich
KFC has spent nearly $105 million to create a new chicken sandwich in order to drum up sales — but it may come as a surprise to Aussies.
Hip hits to the check-outs please
MUZAK silenced at the check-outs as the supermarkets stores now use strategically designed playlists, radio stations, to help you buy.
Supermarket’s awkward Good Friday fail
A SUPERMARKET chain is in hot — possibly holy — water after a Good Friday ad camapign sparked anger among Christians.
Coles backflips after staff ‘abused’
COLES has been forced to back-pedal on its ‘I’m Free’ slogan after young female staff reported being sexually harassed by customers.
Myer buys Marcs, David Lawrence
MYER has rescued Marcs and David Lawrence. The department store has bought the failed fashion brands from parent company M Webster Holdings.
Pie Face finds reason to smile
TROUBLED bakery chain Pie Face, which collapsed into administration in 2014, has finally been snapped up by a buyer.
Did Woolies just kill the 5 cent coin?
WOOLWORTHS’ latest strategy may have just inadvertently signed the final death warrant for Australia’s embattled 5 cent piece.
Coles’ big check-out change
FOR anyone who sweats at the sight of self check-outs, we have great news. Get ready to be reacquainted with humans.
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