Bleak warning to Black Friday shoppers
Aussie consumers are urged to stay vigilant when shopping online over the upcoming festive sales period to avoid being scammed.
Retail
Major ruling on Bunnings cameras
Cameras capturing the faces of shoppers at one of Australia’s biggest retailers breached privacy laws, the Privacy Commissioner has ruled.
Aussies to drop record amount in four days
After another year battling the cost-of-living crisis, consumers are expected to spend a record amount of cash across a weekend stacked with sales.
‘Fiercely competitive’: Woolies boss’ claim
The boss of one half of Australia’s supermarket duopoly has made a curious comment on competition in the sector under questioning from the consumer watchdog.
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Aussies left with nothing in $3.2m collapse
A company which collapsed with millions in debt is now under investigation by a consumer affairs body.
Simple hack to prepare for Christmas lunch
Cost-of-living threatens to blow out the cost of Christmas lunch for lots of Aussies, but one retailer reckons there’s an easy way to space out spending for the big day.
1.9 million Aussies can’t pay their bills
Almost two million Australians have fallen behind on their everyday payments and are now being chased by debt collectors.
Protesters target Myer Christmas tradition
A Christmas tradition typically attended by families and scaled back following backlash has been targeted by protesters who said they “look stupid”.
If you pay for this, you’re a ‘sucker’
An economist has lifted the lid on an extremely sneaky tactic the supermarket giants are using to manipulate us – and line their pockets.
Class action filed against Coles, Woolies
Legal papers have officially been filed against Coles and Woolworths on behalf of consumers in relation to alleged dodgy sale prices.
Chocolates pulled from Aussie shelves
A favourite chocolate treat many families enjoy at Christmas has been discontinued.
Coles’ big change to way Aussies shop
In an Australian first, Coles has revealed it will launch a trial of AI-powered trolleys that scan and track products in real time.
‘Shocked me’: 2005 receipt you have to see
An Aussie mum has revealed the old receipt she found and the “crazy” 2024 reality it exposes.
Reason young workers miss out on $10k
An old law is costing Australian workers about $10,000 in superannuation by the time they retire, according to a peak body.
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