Coles shopper and cancer sufferer felt ‘violated’ after checkout worker asks him to lift his shirt

A cancer sufferer has said he felt he was “violated” and made to feel “like a criminal” after a Coles worker asked him to lift his shirt in the self-serve checkout area of his local store. Queensland customer Tony Jones, 39, said complications arising from bowel cancer had left him with a “very large” hernia, … Read more

First look: The ultra-rare Coles Pokemon collectable that could make you a fortune

Coles has confirmed the limited edition collectable that is on offer as part of its new Pokémon Builders promotion. From now, customers can collect a free Pokémon Coles Builder character with every $30 spent in one transaction at Coles supermarkets and Coles Online. There are 35 characters to collect, and shoppers can pick up bonus … Read more

‘Scathing’ report says Ausstralians being ripped off by banks, supermarkets, energy providers and airlines

Economic experts have slammed companies accused of price gouging in a scathing new report accusing supermarkets, energy providers and even airlines of driving up costs for bigger profits. University of Melbourne’s economics professor Allan Fels has delivered an 80-page report to the National Press Club of Australia recommending an investigation into “exploitative business pricing”. WATCH … Read more

Coles defends high prices blaming requests from suppliers and farmers in Senate inquiry

A key driver of supermarket price increases has been down to requests for hikes by suppliers and farmers, Coles has told a parliamentary inquiry. In a submission to a committee on supermarket prices, Coles said it has received on average more than 70 requests a week from suppliers and farmers, which was almost double the … Read more

Woolworths, Coles & ALDI Australia Day trading hours 2024: Your ultimate guide

The country’s leading supermarkets – Woolworths, Coles and ALDI – have released their trading hours for the Australia Day public holiday on January 26. The lead-up to this year’s public holiday has been a controversial one given Woolworths and ALDI’s decision to dump Australia Day merchandise from all stores nationally. Woolworths has since confirmed that … Read more

ALDI shopper’s urgent warning after weighing block of cheese: ‘Disgusting!’

ALDI customers are being urged to check their fridges after a mum made an alarming discovery with a recent cheese purchase. Sharing on a popular Facebook page, the shopper revealed that she was stunned to learn that a 500g block of Westacre Dairy Vintage Cheese that she picked up from ALDI weighed signifcantly less than … Read more

Coles supermarket slammed for Lunar New Year display being ‘triple’ size of Australia Day range

Coles has been slammed after it was revealed that the Lunar New display at one store is “triple” the size of the Australia Day range. It has been further claimed that the Lunar New Year products have “pride of place” in the store, while Coles staff have “shoved” Australia Day merchandise at the “back of … Read more

New Coles hot cross bun variety sparks wild debate: ‘They’ve gone too far’

Coles supermarket is launching a brand new hot cross bun variety — and it’s already sparking intense debate among shoppers. Australian food blogger NectoriusPapi revealed the first photo of the supermarket’s controversial Pizza Shapes Hot Cross Buns on social media. WATCH VIDEO ABOVE: Coles launches Shapes Hot Cross Buns. For more Lifestyle related news and … Read more

Laundry business owner spills the $8 item from Coles and Woolies to make whites white again

A mum who used to run a laundry business has spilled her secrets to making dirty white fabric white again. Amelia Liddy Sudbury, from Queensland, said she swears by the Dr Beckmann Glowhite Ultra formula, which costs $8 for a box of two sachets from Coles and Woolworths. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: The laundry buy … Read more