Watchdog to turn up heat on grocery prices
The conduct of the major supermarkets is in the firing line but Labor is resisting calls to do one thing to break up their duopoly.
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Australia’s best vanilla slice revealed
A regional bakery has claimed bragging rights as the makers of the best vanilla slice and hot cross bun in Australia.
Stocks slip following inflation data
Despite fresh inflation data showing consumer prices held steady in January, the share market edged lower on Wednesday.
One thing that helped reduce inflation
A new report has revealed the factor helping Australia’s inflation crisis and the staggering amount households are saving as a result.
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Iconic food brand Kraft about to vanish
KRAFT is set to disappear from shelves in Australia and New Zealand by the end of the year. Which leads to a vital question – what happens to Vegemite?
Grape costs Woolworths $11,000
A MAN who sought more than $140k from Woolies after slipping on a grape got much less thanks to a secret video.
Amazon grocery threat looms large
AMAZON may launch its grocery service in Australia sooner than expected, but fresh food delivery remains a “complex” challenge for the e-commerce giant.
Amazon’s latest idea is bananas
THERE’S always money in the banana stand. Online retail giant Amazon is wreaking havoc on the banana market with its latest venture.
Ugly fight: Lorna Jane worker ’fat-shamed’
AMY Robinson wants $550,000 after claiming she was belittled while working for activewear brand Lorna Jane, but the court case has just turned ugly.
SurfStitch hit with $100 million lawsuit
TROUBLED surfwear chain SurfStitch has been hit with a $100 million class action lawsuit on behalf of shareholders who were wiped out.
Woolies giving away free groceries
WOOLWORTHS is calling for thousands of Aussie shoppers to sample and review products as part of a new online testing club.
Domino’s biggest customer complaints
DOMINO’S has revealed what irks its pizza customers the most and will give a money back or replacement guarantee if they are not up to scratch.
The worst thing about Ikea solved
IN A bid to save customers time, money and possibly their relationships, flatpack furniture giant Ikea has a new plan to make a nightmare task easier.
Alibaba doubles profit to $2 billion
CHINESE online shopping giant Alibaba has doubled its profits to $2 billion, with Australian businesses profiting along the way.
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