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Abe Maddison

Shoppers care about 'fair dinkum' discounts, says Coles

"Down down" prices are genuine discounts after suppliers hiked costs post-COVID, Coles says. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)

Coles has defended its "down down" discount campaign, saying grocery shoppers understand they represent "fair dinkum" price reductions.

The retail giant on Tuesday told the Federal Court the public would accept the promotions as price drops, accusing the consumer watchdog of attributing "sophisticated thought processes" to ordinary customers.

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