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No butts: case dismissed after Woolworths worker claims hurt feelings over plumber’s crack

Fair Work Commission deputy president Alan Colman rejects Victorian man’s case, warning there is no disincentive for speculative claims

The Guardian - AU

Supermarket giants brace for ruling on 'fake' discounts

The consumer watchdog's landmark case against Coles and Woolworths over alleged "illusory" discounts is nearing a decision after 18 sessions over two hearings.

AAP

Woolworths bumped price of baby food before 'discount'

Woolworths sold baby food at a higher price for just three weeks before taking off 50 cents and marketing it as a price reduction, a court has been told.

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Joseph McNeil, who helped sparked a protest movement at a North Carolina lunch counter, dies at 83

Joseph McNeil, a key figure in the civil rights movement, has died at 83

The Independent UK

Shoppers check out of Woolies as Coles registers gains

Shoppers are switching supermarket brands with Woolworths losing sales to arch-rival Coles as the giant chains post contrasting financial results.

AAP

10 Places Kids Used to Hang Out That Don’t Exist Today

Childhood and teenage years are a time of newfound independence and social connection. For generations, this meant finding places to “hang out” with friends, away from the direct supervision of parents. However, the nature of these hangout spots has changed dramatically over the decades due to shifts in technology, safety…

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10 Retail Stores That Only People Born in the 20th Century Will Remember

If you’re of a certain age, these names bring waves of nostalgia—wandering mall aisles, flipping through racks, or browsing dusty LP bins. These stores may be gone, but their impact lingers in personal and cultural memories. The world of retail has changed, but remembering these staples helps us understand shopping’s…

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Lord Kalms obituary

Businessman who loved selling and built up his multimillion-pound retail empire from a single shop in Hendon, north London

The Guardian - UK

Woolworths workers vote to return to work ending two-week strike action

More than 1,500 Woolworths warehouse workers in two states went on strike from 21 November seeking better pay and safety on the job

The Guardian - AU

Is the dollar store doomed? Local backlash and rising inflation are putting the brakes on explosive nationwide growth

Dollar stores have spread exponentially in recent years to more than 35,000 locations across the country, but many communities are fighting back after seeing local businesses destroyed by them, write Richard Hall and Alicja Hagopian

The Independent UK

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

People Are Sharing Prices From The 20th Century To Show Just How Out Of Hand Prices Are Now (30 Pics)

we’ve gathered some examples of what things used to cost in the US, from “cost of living” lists, to old menus and ads. The post People Are Sharing Prices From The 20th Century To Show Just How Out Of Hand Prices Are Now (30 Pics) first appeared on Bored Panda.

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Is Woolworths returning to British high streets? German CEO Roman Heini eyes 'bucket list' move

The beloved retail company renowned for its pick 'n' mix sweets closed its UK stores more than 15 years ago

Evening Standard

Woolworths cuts bonuses for managers after two deaths

Contract cleaner Malerato Harrison died at the Jesmond store last year.

Newcastle Herald

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The Guardian - AU

Woolworths subscribers furious at changes to Everyday Extra program

Shoppers slam proposed changes to supermarket giant’s rewards program and say it could mean ‘paying more but getting less’

Daily Mirror

Inside 'eyesore' Woolworth's being left to rot because no one is allowed to knock it down

People living in South Shore, Blackpool, have described a former Woolworth store which has been empty for three years as "a danger"

ABC News

Coles, Woolworths profit surge raises questions over inflation profiteering

The big supermarkets raked in combined profits of more than $1.5 billion over the last six months of 2022. But were they profiteering from inflation or just passing on rising costs?

Chronicle Live

Relive a Woolworth's 1990 Christmas in our 3D virtual tour of a store

Nearly 15 years after Woolworth stores in the North East and around the UK closed their doors, relive the experience of shopping there in this 3D virtual tour

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Chronicle Live

King Street, South Shields, and the town's Market Place - when past meets present

The pre-World War II scene of South Shields' bustling King Street in the 1930s is merged with the modern-day Market Place to create one striking image

Chronicle Live

Then and Now: From BHS to Primark on Newcastle's Northumberland Street

It's 90 years since British Home Stores began trading on Newcastle's Northumberland Street - with modern retail giant Primark occupying the same premises in 2022

Glasgow Live

Eight former Glasgow Woolies stores and what's there now

It's been more than 12 years since Glasgow waved farewell to Woolworths, but the legendary retailer left an indelible impression on city shoppers that won't quickly be forgotten.

Chronicle Live

Debenhams, BHS and Woolworths - The most missed shops from Newcastle's high street revealed

New research has revealed which shops Newcastle misses the most and you're in for a shock, as Woolworths is knocked from first place

Manchester Evening News

Flats to be built at former Bury Woolworths building

A heritage report examined the history of Victorian building at The Rock

Manchester Evening News

Greater Manchester fires which changed Britain forever - from Woolworths to the air disaster that left 55 dead

'Woolworths was the big, prominent catalyst for change'

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