‘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.
food – consumer goods
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.
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.
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.
Shopping around could help lower grocery prices for all
Aldi shoppers are paying significantly less than Coles or Woolworths customers but the biggest savers could be those shopping across all three.
Psychological tricks behind supermarket discounts
Marketing experts say supermarkets are hitting on a human bias to buy with little thought when presented with apparent discounts.
‘Get your act together’: PM calls out supermarkets
Coles and Woolworths have been told to start acting in the interests of Australians after the consumer watchdog accused them of misleading customers.
Shareholders test Coles, Woolies over extinction threat
Australia's supermarket duopoly is facing a double-barrelled shareholder challenge over fish farming threats to an ancient, imperilled species.
Coles rejects bid to help avoid ancient fish extinction
Coles shareholders have been told the supermarket giant won't support their efforts to protect an ancient, imperilled species from the effects of fish farming.
Woolies registers big profit discount, says prices down
Sales are up at Woolworths but writedowns on its New Zealand stores and drinks business have a taken a huge slice out of its $1.7 billion operating profit.
Coles looking to grow already strong online sales
Grocery giant Coles has detailed plans to shift deliveries from stores to automated warehouses after posting a rise in profit.
Woolies trims chicken deal but Inghams says it’s paltry
A rise in supermarket sales offset less consumers buying fast-food chicken but poultry giant Inghams has revealed its biggest customer has now cut its orders.
5 foods to add to your shopping list to save money – and they’re good for you too
To help save money on the weekly groceries, consider adding these five staples to your shopping trolley.
Greens’ essential goods cap ‘may lead to shortages’
A Queensland Greens plan to cap prices for essential groceries is set to save households cash at the checkout but an expert has warned it may lead to shortages.
Greens seek to cap cost of essential grocery items
The cost of 30 essential goods would be capped and linked to wage growth under a policy put forward by the Queensland Greens.
Bird flu egg limits makes hash out of Macca’s breakfast
Egg shortages caused by bird flu have forced McDonald's to shorten its breakfast hours while the Melbourne Royal Show cancelled its poultry competition.
Supermarkets threatened with break-up for price gouging
The federal opposition has called for divestiture powers to break up major supermarkets if they have been found to be anti-competitive.
Dutton threatens Coles, Woolies break-up over prices
The consumer watchdog could divest some of Australia's biggest brands if found to be price-gouging and anti-competitive, under a federal opposition proposal.
Coalition plan to break up price-gouging supermarkets
A federal opposition proposal would put divestiture powers in place for supermarkets found to be price-gouging and anti-competitive.
Supermarkets to face millions in fines under new code
Supermarkets could be hit with millions in fines in a government bid to make prices fairer for farmers and shoppers.
Premier pushes back on city transport underfunding
Australia's largest local government says public transport funding in Brisbane is waning as negotiations continue on an ongoing deal.
Australia’s organic rules a hot mess for consumers
Australia's regulation of organic products is laughable by world standards and the result is a legion of confused consumers, advocates for change say.
Aldi stores help keep prices down at Coles, Woolworths
Research from consumer group Choice has revealed customers are paying $17 less for groceries on average at Aldi compared to major supermarkets.
No Aldi? Then you’re probably paying more for groceries
A lack of supermarket competition in parts of Australia has led to higher grocery prices for some unlucky residents, consumer research has found.
Premier points finger at supermarkets over probe ‘snub’
Coles and Woolworths have been grilled by Queensland Premier Steven Miles after he made a surprise appearance at a supermarket pricing inquiry.
A wonky take on Australia’s big food waste problem
As a deadline to halve food waste by 2030 looms, food rescue groups, upcycled food producers and a novelty fruit landmark are raising awareness of a big issue.