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Better grocery competition in duopoly-free markets

German discounter Aldi believes grocery competition is stronger in markets that aren't dominated by two major players, like Australia's duopoly.

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Coles unfairly targeted by ‘politicised’ attacks, chair says, while calling illusory discount allegations ‘significant’

James Graham defends alleged illusory discounts, saying suppliers had asked for higher prices and then supermarkets discounted them

The Guardian - AU

Coles calls out 'politicisation' of cost of living

Politicians are unfairly attacking supermarket chains to provide answers to difficult questions about inflation, grocery giant Coles says.

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The secretive world of Aldi Australia: which aisle makes the most money and other things we learned

Shoppers got a rare look inside the basket of the discount grocer at the ACCC inquiry into supermarkets

The Guardian - AU

Aldi banks on winning customers over opening new stores

The nearest supermarket rival to Coles and Woolworths says it's focused on trying to woo new customers rather than expanding its chain of Australian stores.

AAP

Coming clean: how much can you save on household cleaning products if you shop at Aldi or Bunnings?

Buying premium brands in bulk and avoiding mark-ups at major supermarkets can help circumvent the cost-of-living crisis

The Guardian - AU

Farmers fear being frozen out by supermarket giants

Produce growers face limited export opportunities, low bargaining power and high costs to supply Australian supermarket giants, an inquiry has heard.

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'Frustrated, sceptical' consumers lose trust in grocers

Consumers doubt rising costs are totally to blame for higher grocery prices, as profits fall for manufacturers struggling to pass on surging costs.

AAP

Australian supermarket anchovy taste test: the cheapest brand is also the best for cooking

In his taste test of 11 tinned and jarred anchovies, Nicholas Jordan would happily eat any of the fish fillets again – with the exception of one ‘brutal’ brand

The Guardian - AU

Fears supermarket squeeze risks short-changing shoppers

Supermarkets could face fines or be broken up under an opposition plan to improve competition, but a business body says this could have unintended consequences.

AAP

I buy bread from Bakers Delight. Why aren’t the ingredients listed on the packaging?

All packaged food has to comply with national food standards, writes policy professional Kat George. Some exemptions apply – but if you’re concerned you should ask the seller

The Guardian - AU

Shopper discards send business owners off their trolley

As many as 15 trolleys can be found strewn across the footpath.

Newcastle Herald

Profit squeeze as supermarkets try to win back shoppers

Woolworths and Coles are ratcheting up discounts to win back shoppers dissatisfied with price rises in the sector, and taking a hit to profits in the process.

AAP

Afternoon Update: Dutton admits Rinehart company jet request; Woolworths employee confronts board; and a ‘hated’ hand sculpture

Opposition leader says request to Hancock Prospecting for flight to Bali bombing memorial service came only after government would not help him get a flight

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Woolworths employee on $26 an hour confronts board at AGM over millions paid to executives

Jo Wright, 64, tells AGM she is subject to an unfair rostering system at supermarket giant and not remunerated properly for her experience

AAP

Local shares down to round out worst month since April

The ASX200 has finished Thursday down 0.3 per cent to record its biggest monthly drop since April, with supermarkets Woolworths and Coles leading the fall.

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Aussies willing to visit eight shops for groceries

The cost-of-living crunch is motivating more Aussies to shop around but it hasn't halted Coles sales growth, up 2.9 per cent in the first quarter.

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Victoria to cut more than 130 bushfire forest service jobs – As it happened

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Morning Mail: how to tell if your phone is being tracked, deadly floods in Spain, state of the climate in five charts

Experts say victim-survivors of domestic abuse may be vulnerable to cyber-stalking on their own devices

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Fish furore: Woolies refuses to phase out farmed salmon

Woolworths shareholders have questioned the company's board over its pricing practices and use of farmed salmon which threatens the existence of a rare fish.

AAP

Woolworths profits down as cost of living hits shoppers

Profits at Australia's biggest supermarket giant have taken a hit as cash-strapped shoppers search the aisles for cheaper options and Woolworths shares slump.

The Guardian - AU

Woolworths profits hit as cost-of-living squeeze pushes Australians to cheaper products

Supermarket chain’s slowdown comes as competition watchdog accuses retailer of ‘illusory’ discounts on hundreds of items

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Superfood ‘red espresso’ made from South African tea takes off globally

The husband and wife duo behind a superfood ‘coffee’ focus on community upliftment as well as caffeine-free kicks.

The Conversation

Does tracking your employees actually make them more productive?

Should employers prioritise efficiency at all costs? It might seem like a good idea. More processes than ever before can now be automated with robotics, artificial intelligence and other technology.

The Conversation

Why Woolworths workers can’t sleep at night: inside the supermarket giant’s controversial ‘Framework’

In early 2024, Woolworths introduced a new worker performance management program across warehouses run by the company’s distribution arm, Primary Connect.

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