This small Canberra grocer's strategy to take on Woolworths and Coles As big chains come under scrutiny, some independents thrive in the shadows. The Canberra Times · Apr 9, 2024
Museum loses anti-discrimination case – as it happened This blog is now closed. The Guardian - AU · Apr 9, 2024
Canberra's 'David and Goliath' supermarket battle Independent ACT retailers are seeking a level playing field. The Canberra Times · Apr 8, 2024
Coles, Woolworths bosses set for Senate showdown The heads of Coles and Woolworths will be grilled by a Senate committee examining supermarket prices as debate rages about the power of the two retail giants. AAP · Apr 8, 2024
Emerson says breaking up supermarkets ‘too heavy handed’ as Dutton derides ‘Mickey Mouse review’ Review chief defends decision not to recommend powers that could break up supermarkets for bad behaviour The Guardian - AU · Apr 8, 2024
Big business in Australia faces less competition than almost anywhere else – and likes it that way There are calls to break up the supermarkets, but divestiture powers could be more useful in other sectors of the economy The Guardian - AU · Apr 8, 2024
Hefty fines, tougher code could cut grocery prices: PM Shoppers could pay less for groceries under plans to impose heavy financial penalties on supermarkets that fail to comply with a code of conduct. AAP · Apr 7, 2024
Australia’s big supermarkets could face penalties of up to $10m under proposed mandatory code Government report stops short of recommending powers to break up big chains despite calls for forced divestiture laws The Guardian - AU · Apr 7, 2024
Cattle prices to soar but steaks shouldn't cost more Analysts say cattle prices are set to soar over the next two years but the cost of beef in the supermarket may not break the bank. AAP · Apr 5, 2024
Cash crunch talks as money mover Armaguard digs in A consortium of banks, supermarkets and government departments have been permitted to begin discussing measures in case cash transporter Armaguard collapses. AAP · Apr 2, 2024
Armaguard seeks new talks after $26m deal rejected Armaguard is still keen to negotiate a cash injection from some of the nation's biggest banks and retailers after rejecting a $26 million deal. AAP · Mar 28, 2024
Afternoon Update: Coles cuts cash withdrawals; Esther House survivors share stories; and can millennials unscrew themselves? Potential collapse of physical money courier Armaguard sees supermarket reduce withdrawal limits The Guardian - AU · Mar 28, 2024
Armaguard rejects deal, Coles resumes cash deliveries Lindsay Fox's Linfox will pump millions of dollars into Armaguard, after concerns about the currency delivery business prompted Coles to pause cash orders. AAP · Mar 27, 2024
The Guardian - AU · Mar 26, 2024 Australian supermarket veggie chip taste test: my notes on the aroma are ‘rancid oil’ and ‘farts’ From a sulfuric-smelling vegetable product to a surprise winner, Jess Ho ponders the definition of a chip – and crunches through nine grain, corn and ‘turtle’ specimens
AAP · Mar 25, 2024 Plans to break up supermarkets 'deficient': Nationals The Nationals say breaking up supermarkets to stop price gouging is important but they have preferenced a divestiture deal with the Liberals over the Greens.
AAP · Mar 24, 2024 Big business accused of protecting price gouging Big corporations have been accused of waging a "war on divestiture" to protect their ability to price gouge and profiteer.
AAP · Mar 21, 2024 Easter toys recalled as chook, rabbit pose choking risk Toys from a Coles Easter plush range have been recalled after a stitching fault was found to cause a choking hazard to children.
Newcastle Herald · Mar 21, 2024 Coles recalls Easter teddies over choking hazard 'Customers should ensure the toys are kept out of reach of children.'
AAP · Mar 18, 2024 Product price hike fears over supermarket smash-up laws An unlikely political alliance is stirring to push new laws that punish supermarkets for price gouging but the business lobby is warning of unintended outcomes.
AAP · Mar 18, 2024 Rising price of instant coffee a bitter blend The weekly shop for groceries has grown unbearable for some households with the price of certain essential goods almost doubling at major grocers.
The Canberra Times · Mar 17, 2024 Worker sues Coles, alleging fall near chicken stand led to hip replacement The fall allegedly occurred at Queanbeyan Coles on 2016.
Pedestrian.tv · Mar 15, 2024 Coles Staff Offered Gift Cards If They Accept ‘Insulting’ Pay Offer Instead Of, Perhaps, Money Coles staff have called a pay rise from the supermarket giant "insulting", and say the company offered in-store gift cards if they accept it.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 14, 2024 Coles pay offer labelled ‘insulting’ as staff say they can’t afford to shop at own workplace One worker says she feels ‘disrespected’ by proposed agreement, which includes in-store gift cards if staff vote to accept
AAP · Mar 12, 2024 Coles faces competitive pressure from online retailers The head of one of Australia's two big supermarkets says the sector is becoming increasingly competitive and online retailers are part of the story.