Asda at risk of being overtaken by Aldi as UK's third largest grocer Promotional sales ramped up to 28.2% of total grocery spending last month Evening Standard · Apr 1, 2025
Are accusations Australian supermarkets are price-gouging inflated? The Albanese government pledges to crack down on ‘price-gouging’, but there is no clear definition of what it is – and charging high prices is not illegal The Guardian - AU · Mar 31, 2025
Albanese promises action on supermarkets ‘taking the piss’ as Dutton criticises ‘wet lettuce’ approach Prime minister says his government, if re-elected, will establish taskforce to introduce price-gouging regime that will be enforced by ACCC The Guardian - AU · Mar 29, 2025
Frito-Lay issues recall for some Tostitos tortilla chips over serious health risk The recalled chips were sold at retailers in 13 states The Independent UK · Mar 27, 2025
Pot luck: can a £19.99 Aldi pan beat a £305 Le Creuset? A heavy, cast-iron pot is a kitchen staple – but they’re not all made (or priced) equally. I put three to the test The Guardian - UK · Mar 27, 2025
Prices dropping for all major supermarkets bar Woolies Woolworths is the only major supermarket chain to flunk a government-funded report on grocery prices across Australia. AAP · Mar 26, 2025
Groceries are getting more expensive at Woolworths but cheaper at Coles, report finds Choice price tracker finds cost of shopping at Aldi barely changed between March and December 2024 in quarterly assessment of 14 common items The Guardian - AU · Mar 26, 2025
Aldi's BBQ top pizza oven is back in time for summer – and it's even cheaper than last year Any budding dough-spinners would be foolish to miss out on this bargain buy Ideal Home · Mar 26, 2025
Coca-Cola cases recalled due to plastic contamination Recall comes amid a flurry of other product recalls The Independent UK · Mar 25, 2025
Supermarket chain to bring in Aldi price match across 2,400 stores The new prices will be available to Co-op members across all of their shops and on delivery platforms The Independent UK · Mar 25, 2025
Co-op announces first Aldi price match The new prices will be available across all of the Co-op’s 2,400 shops and on ‘quick commerce’ delivery platforms including Deliveroo and Uber Eats. Evening Standard · Mar 25, 2025
Unearthing some special wines at Aldi Choose carefully and you can find some low-price gems at Aldi The Guardian - UK · Mar 23, 2025
Aldi recalls thousands of cheese packs for possible metal contamination The affected cheese products were sold across Ohio, Connecticut, Michigan and Pennsylvania The Independent UK · Mar 22, 2025
ACCC finds Australia’s supermarkets are among the world’s most profitable – but doesn’t accuse them of price gouging Australia’s supermarket sector has endured a long, uncomfortable moment in the spotlight. There have been six comprehensive inquiries into its conduct, pricing practices, and specifically claims of “price gouging”, over the past 18 months. The Conversation · Mar 21, 2025
The Guardian - AU · Mar 21, 2025 Aldi’s expanding profit margins mightn’t sit well with fans ACCC finds the German ‘hard discounter’ has, like Coles and Woolworths, lifted post-pandemic margins to shoppers’ detriment
Pedestrian.tv · Mar 20, 2025 Supermarkets Coles & Woolworths Have ‘Limited Incentive’ To Compete On Price, ACCC Finds “We don't want the supermarkets to be treating Australians like mugs.”
The Guardian - AU · Mar 20, 2025 ACCC urges reform as Coles and Woolworths named among ‘most profitable’ supermarkets in world A 441-page report calls for 20 recommendations, including greater transparency around prices, special offers and ‘shrinkflation’
Ideal Home · Mar 20, 2025 Aldi's sell-out cast iron casserole dish has been given a stunning colour update for spring – its £19.99 price tag rivals that of Le Creuset and Staub You'll have to act fast to grab one - the Aldi cast iron casserole dish is never on the shelves for long
The Guardian - AU · Mar 19, 2025 ‘Equally good untoasted’: Coles and Aldi top Australian supermarket hot cross bun taste test In a blind taste test, judges found a ‘luscious’ chocolate bun came out on top, while gluten-free options are ‘much better than they used to be’
Ideal Home · Mar 18, 2025 Aldi has launched an aromatherapy pillow for only £12.99 – experts say it could reduce stress and anxiety for a more restful sleep This lavender-scented pillow could help you sleep better
Evening Standard · Mar 18, 2025 Aldi drops new budget-friendly fitness gadgets and gear, including a £12.99 smartwatch Get ready to sprint to your nearest store before these Specialbuys are gone
The Conversation · Mar 17, 2025 Stop waiting for a foreign hero: NZ’s supermarket sector needs competition from within New Zealand’s concentrated supermarket sector is back in the spotlight after Finance Minister Nicola Willis said she was open to offering “VIP treatment” to a third international player willing to create competition.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 14, 2025 Asda to invest in price cuts to battle drop in sales and market share Supermarket chain’s sales drop 1% to £21.7bn despite food price inflation of 3% for most of 2024
Ideal Home · Mar 11, 2025 Aldi is selling an electric scarifier for just £70 — it’s a must-have if you want a lush green lawn this summer Scarifying your lawn is the key to lush green grass - and this budget buy is the key to doing it
Ideal Home · Mar 10, 2025 Aldi’s sellout spa pool has returned for 2025 — at £250, it's one of the cheapest models we’ve seen Summer has officially arrived early...