Woolworths bows to public pressure, replacing Ooshies campaign with green alternative
Woolworths has decided to launch a more environmentally friendly supermarket promotion that encourages children to cultivate their own gardens.
Kaufland to open right next door to Aldi, Coles, Big W in Queensland
Kaufland is setting up shop right next to its biggest competitors in Queensland, as it tests its hypermarket model Down Under.
Coles, Woolworths and crazed consumers: Industry lacks leadership on plastic crisis
While plastic collectibles continue, supermarket executives will be unable to say their companies value environmental sustainability in its own right.
“Discount theft”: Shoplifting spikes in Australia as Coles, Woolworths crack down on $3.37 billion problem
Shoplifting is on the rise in Australia, with self-service checkouts, cyber security demands and the cost of living cited as culprits.
“Gross hypocrisy”: Coles, Woolies slammed over collectibles
Coles and Woolworths are under fire this morning over their latest attempts to prop up quaterly sales by handing out collectibles.
Calls for supermarkets to tackle plastic problem as Aldi ramps up the pressure on Coles and Woolies
The pressure is mounting on supermarkets to tackle their plastic problem as academics warn the environmental consequences are stark.
Bega wins long-running legal battle against US food giant Kraft
Australian food brand Bega has won a long legal battle against Kraft and now has exclusive rights to use time-tested packaging.
Will Kaufland “destroy” small business? Retailers voice concern about “special treatment” in planning process
Concerned small businesses have criticised a state government decision to take planning approval over Kaufland sites out of the hands of local government.
Aldi takes aim at Coles and Woolworths in “passive aggressive” campaign claiming loyalty programs are “pointless”
Aldi has launched a new campaign targeting loyalty programs offered by its rivals Coles and Woolworths, claiming that customers can get a better deal without plastic cards.
Aldi Australia “guilty” of being a private company says local chief executive, but nothing’s changing
The head of German supermarket Aldi's Australian arm has admitted to being "guilty" of being too secretive about the private company.
As Coles and Woolies focus on plastic bags, Costco is preparing to battle Amazon
While the ‘big two’ supermarkets have been focused on the war on plastic and the threat of Aldi, Costco is quietly expanding to compete with Amazon.
“Straight from the Amazon Prime playbook”: Coles unveils new $10-a-month ‘flybuys max’ loyalty program
Supermarket giant Coles has taken the wraps off its new ‘flybuys max’ higher-tier loyalty program, offering customers discounts and free home delivery.