A special inquiry set up to test whether Australians are shelling out too much at the checkout comes to a crunch this week, with retail giants Coles, Woolworths and Bunnings all set to defend themselves from allegations the sector’s supermarket space is uncompetitive and exploitative. The Senate Select Committee onContinue Reading
Coles has confirmed it has changed the size of its reusable paper shopping bags for delivery orders, in a move that’s put some shoppers off side. Following a “successful trial”, the supermarket giant has reduced the height of its 25c bags for all online deliveries. “While the paper bags availableContinue Reading
The boss of HelloFresh has taken aim at Australia’s biggest supermarkets over pricing as he promises a “price lock” on food for months to come. Tom Rutledge, chief executive of the popular meal delivery service, hit out at the big supermarkets for their alleged “sneaky” tactics and promotions, which heContinue Reading
Australians are going wild after a hugely popular product created by a world-famous supermodel hit shelves Down Under. Kendall Jenner launched 818 tequila in the US to rave reviews from fans in 2021, most recently stocking it in the UK where it was met with similar praise. Now the highly-soughtContinue Reading
Supermarket giant Coles has confirmed an emerging trend of shoplifting across the country, as inflated prices push more people to take desperate action. On Tuesday, the retailer posted a $1.1bn net profit for the 12 months to June 2023, up 4.8 per cent on its 2021-22 profit result. Despite consumersContinue Reading
Coles has defended its new $15 “washable” paper bags, after a customer spotted them in store and unleashed online. Coles announced in May that it will stop selling soft-plastic shopping bags in stores across Australia as part of its commitment to sustainability. The customer took to Twitter, which is currentlyContinue Reading
Supermarket greed and the grocery duopoly between Coles and Woolworths are key reasons why prices for groceries have increased, inflating cost-of-living pressures on struggling households, experts say. In May, research conducted by investment bank UBS found the cost of food at Coles increased by 10.4 per cent in April, withContinue Reading
Supermarket giant Coles has revealed it has 2000 job vacancies and is struggling to fill shifts as Australia continues to experience a very tight labour market. Coles Group government and industry relations manager Vittoria Bon told a Senate committee the company was dealing with a “heightened” number of empty positions.Continue Reading
Supermarket giant Coles has launched a massive fundraising campaign to assist residents and communities impacted by the worst flooding in Western Australia’s history. Donations will be accepted at the checkout of every supermarket or liquor store in Western Australia as the defence force braces for more rescue and relief effortsContinue Reading
A frustrated shopper has summed up Australia’s outrageous cost of living crisis with a single image of their trolley at the supermarket. Reddit user “braydi__” shared a picture of six bananas, a 2L bottle of milk and a loaf of Helga’s sourdough that came to $12.50 at the till. It’sContinue Reading