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ACCC says Coles and Woolworths share oligopoly

In its interim report, the ACCC argued the supermarket retail sector, with Coles and Woolworths, is an oligopoly.

New national research has found that essential groceries are almost $20 cheaper at Aldi than at Coles or Woolworths.
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How much grocery prices differ at Coles, Woolworths and Aldi

Consumer group CHOICE compared the prices of the same 14 everyday items at supermarkets around the country.

ACCC suing Coles Woolworths
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ACCC suing Coles and Woolies for misleading prices

The ACCC has launched proceedings, suing both Coles and Woolworths in the Federal Court for breaching Consumer Law.

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What are Australia’s most trusted brands?

Bunnings has retained its standing as Australia’s most trusted brand, according to new data from market research firm Roy Morgan.

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Woolworths reported a $1.7 billion profit for the last financial year

Coles and Woolworths control two-thirds of Australia’s supermarket sector.

A range of fruits inside a Coles store, with high prices on signs.
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Supermarkets to face a mandatory Code of Conduct with billions in fines

Coles and Woolworths control roughly two-thirds of Australia’s supermarket sector. Each company reported profits of more than $1 billion last financial year.

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Aldi groceries 25% cheaper than Coles and Woolworths

When discounts or specials were taken into consideration, Woolworths was $3.59 cheaper than Coles, and Aldi’s price remained the same.

A Senate inquiry into supermarkets has recommended making price gouging illegal.
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Price gouging should be illegal, according to a supermarkets inquiry

A Senate inquiry into how supermarkets set their prices has recommended making price gouging illegal to stop unfair cost increases.

Coles and Woolworths have recorded increased sales for the first quarter of the year.
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Coles and Woolies report $26b in first quarter sales

It comes amid several ongoing inquiries into the two major supermarkets, as they face questions over their conduct and profits during a cost of living crisis.

Woolworths was fined $1.2 million after it underpaid more than 1,200 workers long service leave.
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Woolworths fined $1.2 million for underpaying long service leave

Woolworths was fined $1.2 million after it unpaid more than 1,200 workers long service leave entitlements over several years.

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Billion-dollar fines under supermarket proposal

Australian supermarkets could face billions of dollars in penalties for severe abuses of power, under a new proposal tabled on Monday.

Will a string of inquiries into Australia's supermarkets bring down the cost of groceries?
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Will multiple inquiries into supermarkets make groceries cheaper?

Several inquiries are underway into the practices of Australia’s supermarkets, and how they set the prices of groceries.

Woolworths ceo Brad Banducci resigns
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The Woolworths CEO has resigned

Woolworths CEO Brad Banducci has announced he is retiring in September this year.

Are supermarkets price gouging? 
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Miles takes price fight to supermarkets

Are supermarkets price gouging? Two Australian leaders have renewed concerns amid cost-of-living struggles.

Coles and Woolworths to face Senate Inquiry
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Senate to grill Coles and Woolworths over claims of overcharging

Australia’s supermarket giants, Coles and Woolworths, will face questions about whether they’re overcharging during a cost of living crisis.

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Woolworths to join workplace trial

Disability employment in Australia is much lower than the rest of the population. A new trial hopes to address this issue.

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Coles and Woolworths take out this year’s Shonky Awards

Coles and Woolworths have been named among the 2023 recipients of the Shonky Awards by consumer advocate group CHOICE.

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Milk recalled from Tempo Foods due to contamination concerns

Tempo Foods has recalled some milk products across NSW and Victoria due to microbial (E. coli) contamination.

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Coles and Woolworths workers will go on strike tonight

Some Coles and Woolworths workers will strike tonight for the second time in less than a week.

Why are supermarket workers on strike? 
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Historic strike for supermarket workers

Why are supermarket workers on strike? Hundreds of Coles and Woolworths employees will stop work on Saturday as part of an ongoing dispute.

Retail staff protections in nsw
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Harassing retail workers could soon become a crime in NSW

Retail workers will be protected by new laws adding prison sentences for those who harass or assault them. Here are all the details

Has Woolworths banned plastic bags
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Plastic bags at Woolworths stores will be phased out across Australia from today

Has Woolworths banned plastic bags? They made a new announcement this week to accelerate a ban. Here’s what it is.

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