Low-income families are spending a fifth of their income on groceries, with the price of a typical basket of supermarket goods increasing by more than 20 per cent in the past five years, according to a new interim report by Australia’s consumer watchdog. The prime minister says “customers don’t deserve to be treated as fools … Read more
ALDI has been rated Australia’s most affordable supermarket in the latest quarterly scorecard, funded by the federal government and completed by consumer group CHOICE, which shows shoppers can save hundreds of dollars a month by shopping around. In June, CHOICE surveyed 104 supermarkets in 27 locations across Australia, recording the price of 14 common grocery … Read more
A disgruntled shopper has erupted at the Woolworths CEO over claims the supermarket giant was profiting off Australians doing it tough during a cost-of-living crisis. Chief executive Amanda Bardwell was on a routine visit at the Warrawong store, in the southern suburbs of Wollongong, NSW, when she was approached by local Megan Guy. WATCH THE … Read more
The psychology of supermarket shoppers is in focus as Coles and Woolworths stand accused of sneaky price practices. The grocery giants are headed to court after the consumer watchdog launched legal action against them for allegedly breaking consumer law with misleading discount pricing claims. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: ACCC takes Coles and Woolies to court … Read more
Woolworths has introduced a new burger range to help customers achieve what is says are “restaurant experience” burgers at home. It follows a new Woolworths consumer survey that found Australians were continuing to cut back on eating out and entertainment as a result of the cost-of-living crisis. Woolworth’s Home Burger range has 16 new products, … Read more
Australians are increasingly struggling to afford basic essentials as the cost of living continues to squeeze family finances, with some having purchases rejected and others simply removing items from their shopping at the checkout. A new Finder survey of 1062 people revealed 7 per cent of people were unable to afford to buy essentials and … Read more
Supermarkets have come under fire for a “depressing” amount of plastic used on produce. A Melbourne man shared a photo online of the packaged fruit in Preston Woolworths, writing alongside it: “Genuinely made me feel like they are actively trying to make Australia a living hell.” It feels like positive steps are being negated by … Read more
After violating a packet of Tim Tams by throwing them over supermarket shelves, a Sydney man stood next to Woolworths customers and urinated over hundreds of dollars worth of meat. Lachlan Ebejer, also known as Lochlan James Ebejer, was already known to the supermarket, having copped a six-month ban from stores across the nation after … Read more
Woolworths has introduced a new trolley technology intended to speed up shopping for customers. The “Scan and Go” trolleys are being trialled at a number of stores across Sydney, but not all shoppers are finding the change convenient. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: New ‘Scan and Go’ trolley technology trial introduced at Woolworths. Know the news … Read more
A beloved Australian biscuit is currently missing from shelves — though its manufacturer has rushed to assure consumers it is only a temporary issue. Eagle-eyed shoppers noticed the absence of Arnott’s Nice biscuits in stores, taking to social media to question whether they were quietly being discontinued. Nice biscuits are sweet plant-based biscuits sprinkled with … Read more
