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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Jonathan Barrett Senior business reporter

Coles and Woolworths claim Strepsils and Oreos price promotions ‘not illusory’ in new court documents

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Coles and Woolworths have defended legal accusations they offer ‘illusory’ discounts on groceries. Composite: AAP/Getty

Australia’s major supermarkets have defended their price promotions for Strepsil lozenges and Oreos as part of their broader legal rebuttal against accusations they misled shoppers by offering “illusory” discounts on hundreds of common groceries.

The new legal documents, lodged by Coles and Woolworths in the federal court, come just over two months after the ACCC started legal proceedings, alleging the big supermarkets briefly increased prices on hundreds of products before placing them in promotions.

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