The Latest Breaking News from Woolworths

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?

ABC News · Feb 22, 2023

Coles and Woolworths using technology to deter shoplifting, as expert blames cost of living

A rise in Australians leaving the supermarket without paying for their groceries has sparked new theft efforts from Woolworths and Coles.

The New Daily · Feb 22, 2023

Afternoon Update: super tax changes on the table; Andrew Tate detention extended; and introducing Wordiply

The federal government is hinting at possible tweaks to superannuation concessions in the coming May budget

The Guardian - AU · Feb 22, 2023

Woolworths expands self-checkout AI that critics say treats ‘every customer as a suspect’

Supermarket says cameras used to detect accidental wrong scans while experts say the technology is ‘punitive’ and call for reforms to protect privacy

The Guardian - AU · Feb 18, 2023

3 Plant Milk Products Recalled After Being Linked To A Paralysing, Potentially Deadly Illness

"We are urging anyone who has consumed this product and experiences these serious symptoms to seek immediate medical attention."

Pedestrian.tv · Feb 18, 2023

Woolworths and Coles change strategy as report reveals two-thirds of Aussie rubbish is plastic

Woolworths and Coles adopt new strategies to phase out plastic bags from stores as report reveals two-thirds of rubbish is plastic.

The New Daily · Feb 16, 2023

Woolworths ditches plastic shopping bags, Coles calls time on mesh produce bag trial

Shoppers around the country will continue to see changes as supermarket giants grapple with the challenge of reducing plastic usage.

The New Daily · Feb 16, 2023

Supermarket giants Woolworths and Coles changing up plastic bag policies in Queensland and ACT

Supermarket giants Woolworths and Coles are changing their policies around reusable plastic bags in the ACT and Queensland.

ABC News · Feb 15, 2023

Woolworths ACT stores to stop selling plastic shopping bags

Woolies will begin running through its stockpile of the 15c bags from Wednesday.

The Canberra Times · Feb 14, 2023

Tanya Plibersek urged to intervene to stop stockpiled soft plastics from being dumped

Environmentalist alliance says plastic waste from failed supermarket-backed recycling scheme can be safely warehoused until it can be recycled

The Guardian - AU · Feb 13, 2023