Allan Fels: Courts should have the power to break up big businesses that behave badly
Former ACCC chair professor Fels had also recommended such a power earlier this year in his report to the Australian Council of Trade Unions on price gouging and unfair pricing practices.
This is what’s in store for supermarkets in 2020 and beyond
It will be a challenging year for supermarkets, framed by intense competition, increasing costs, emerging global competition and an ever-changing shopper.
Shop owners risk $50,000 fines to clear stock as Victoria’s bag ban comes into force
Victoria's single-use plastic bag ban is in effect but some shop owners are still clearing through existing bag stocks, risking hefty fines.
Little Shop returns: Why are Coles and Woolies obsessed with collectibles?
Coles has relaunched its popular Little Shop promotion, as Australia's big supermarkets try to counter the effects of disloyal consumers.
An evolving AI retail experience: Why buying groceries will never be the same
Whether you shop online or in store, your retail experience is the latest battleground for the artificial intelligence and machine learning revolution.
Plastic bag ban: Here’s how many times you actually need to reuse your shopping bags
What are the best replacements for single-use plastic bags? And how many times must we use alternatives to compensate for their larger environmental impact?
Aldi’s Australian growth will soon reach its limits
With stores now open across the nation, and a strategy that only appeals to a select segment of consumers, Aldi’s growth will soon slow down.
Say goodbye to ‘down down’ and ‘cheap cheap’: Why Australian supermarkets are moving away from price
For seven years Coles and Woolworths were waging an intense battle on price. But now they are doing away with their 'down down' and 'cheap cheap' campaigns and instead focusing on sustainability, local produce and community.
