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Coles denies suppliers pay price for evading promotions

Coles denies suppliers pay price for evading promotions

Representatives from major supermarkets and suppliers have appeared before an inquiry as the consumer watchdog prepares to report on the sector.

Coles denies unhappy suppliers cop 'holiday' check outs

Coles denies unhappy suppliers cop 'holiday' check outs

Coles denies unhappy suppliers cop 'holiday' check outs

Coles denies unhappy suppliers cop 'holiday' check outs

Supermarket giant Coles rejects punishing fresh produce suppliers who disagree on pricing, as the company is grilled at an inquiry into the sector.

Coles denies supplier gouge through own-brand products

Supermarket heavyweight Coles has developed a wide range of subtly-branded products it owns, denying there is any transparency issue for customers.

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Wrapped up: supermarkets charge more for unpackaged veg

Wrapped up: supermarkets charge more for unpackaged veg

Supermarkets are fuelling Australia's plastic pollution by charging more for loose fruit and vegetables than those that are plastic-wrapped, a review as found.

Woolies denies gouging suppliers in skewed relationship

Woolies denies gouging suppliers in skewed relationship

Representatives from supermarket powerhouse Woolworths deny its huge market share is costing suppliers an opportunity to negotiate when selling products.

Developer malaise means Woolies is behind more malls

Developer malaise means Woolies is behind more malls

Woolworths has cast itself as being in competition with cake shops and newsagents, while also showing the might of its construction arm.

Discount class action fresh headache for grocery giants

Discount class action fresh headache for grocery giants

Australia's two major supermarket chains say they will defend against class action lawsuits brought over allegations of misleading promotional price practices.

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IGA talks shop over cheaper prices at supermarket probe

IGA talks shop over cheaper prices at supermarket probe

IGA talks shop over cheaper prices at supermarket probe

IGA talks shop over cheaper prices at supermarket probe

Bosses of the company supplying independent grocers say prices are consistently coming down, benefiting customers and their stores.

Better grocery competition in duopoly-free markets

Better grocery competition in duopoly-free markets

Better grocery competition in duopoly-free markets

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.

Aldi banks on winning customers over opening new stores

Aldi banks on winning customers over opening new stores

Aldi banks on winning customers over opening new stores

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.

Farmers fear being frozen out by supermarket giants

Farmers fear being frozen out by supermarket giants

Farmers fear being frozen out by supermarket giants

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.

'Frustrated, sceptical' consumers lose trust in grocers

'Frustrated, sceptical' consumers lose trust in grocers

'Frustrated, sceptical' consumers lose trust in grocers

'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.

Fishy sustainability practices in popular canned tuna

Fishy sustainability practices in popular canned tuna

Fishy sustainability practices in popular canned tuna

Fishy sustainability practices in popular canned tuna

The majority of Australian canned tuna does not pass the sustainability pub test, research from a marine conservation group shows.

Fears supermarket squeeze risks short-changing shoppers

Fears supermarket squeeze risks short-changing shoppers

Fears supermarket squeeze risks short-changing shoppers

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.

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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.

Nine grocery items bill tops $100 in remote community

Some Indigenous communities are paying twice as much for groceries as people in capital cities, a consumer advocacy organisation investigation has found.

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.

Coles, Woolies call price check on ACCC discount claim

Supermarket giants Coles and Woolworths will fight the consumer watchdog over accusations of dodgy "price drop" campaigns.

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Rising grocery prices makes feeding kids a challenge

Australian shoppers say it has become harder to provide kids with nutritious food and it's time for the government to crack down on supermarkets.

Mixed fruit: SPC to merge with Original Juice Company

Three Australian food companies are joining forces in a merger expected to deliver more than $400 million in revenue this financial year.

Expert rejects supermarket land banking concerns

A retail expert says it's "not unreasonable" for supermarkets to spend years developing sites for stores, as the government moves to crack down on land banking.

Cash injection as regulator probes supermarket claims

The consumer watchdog has received a cash injection as it examines allegations of land banking and dubious discounts against the major supermarket chains.

Major supermarkets breached trust, Albanese says

It is "a breach of trust" for supermarkets to behave like this, Anthony Albanese says after Coles and Woolworths were criticised over "misleading" specials.

Aldi reigns supreme as more customers compare grocers

Aldi has prevailed in a second supermarket basket comparison, a process many customers are carrying out before their weekly shop.

Chocolate makers using 'skimpflation' after cocoa spike

A global cocoa shortage is set to lead to the cost of chocolates skyrocketing at the supermarket checkout as manufacturers look to pass costs on to customers.

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