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What the class action against Coles and Woolworths means for ‘The Big Two’

Inside Retail

For Jim Ritchie, founder and strategy partner at branding agency US+US, the price drop class action and ACCC legal action against the Australian supermarket points to something much larger. “As But with this unspoken pact breached, consumers and the ACCC are now looking for accountability and compensation.

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More Australians lose trust in supermarket pricing, ACCC says

Inside Retail

Many Australians have lost trust in supermarket pricing, with more consumers now comparing prices between stores before making a purchase. “Many consumers have told us that they are losing trust in the sale price claims by supermarkets,” said Mick Keogh, ACCC deputy chair.

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The new Tiktok challenge waging war on the major supermarkets’ pricing

Inside Retail

Independent Queensland grocer Skippys Fresh Frootz has garnered attention on social media for its videos highlighting its low prices at a time when Australia’s major supermarkets are facing scrutiny for their lack of transparency in their price-setting practices. Bunnings is now back in first place.

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Why Amazon’s New “Just Walk Out” Supermarkets Will Change Everything. Forever

Retail Focus

Their apps open, supermarket executives also enquire: “But who’ll own the data …?”. The potential for real-time accounting and replenishment systems is unreal — not to mention the supply chain savings that live information from Just Walk Out will yield. Imagine the promotional potential: “ Welcome back, Mark.

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“No immediate impact”: Experts weigh in on Senate Committee’s recommendations

Inside Retail

This week, the Senate Committee on Supermarket Prices made 14 recommendations for the Government to consider amending the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 to end the alleged price gouging of the major supermarkets. This will allow consumers to align and ‘buycott’ from a supermarket that promotes their values.

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What to know about Woolworths’ appointment of its first female CEO in 100 years

Inside Retail

The appointment of Amanda Bardwell as Woolworths Group’s next managing director and CEO, effective September 1, marks a historic moment for the parent company of Woolworths Supermarkets and Big W, which reported nearly $65 billion in sales last financial year. Supermarkets have long been the purview of male leaders.

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Schnucks Deploys ‘Caper Carts’ to Provide Checkout on Wheels

Retail TouchPoints

The supermarket retailer will roll out the smart carts at select St. Customers will be able to use their Schnucks Rewards account with the carts, providing them with access to clipped promotions and allowing them to view weekly circular deals as they browse the aisles. “We

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