Inside Retail

DECEMBER 1, 2024

The strike is yet another symptom of big supermarkets myopically pursuing profit,” Jim Ritchie, strategy director and partner at brand agency US+US, told Inside Retail. While the UWU’s strike is advocating for workers’ rights, it could give consumers another reason to question if a supermarket duopoly is benefitting them.

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Inside Retail

MAY 7, 2024

Supermarkets would be prohibited from price gouging and face stricter rules on land banking, should the government adopt the recommendations of the Senate Select Committee on Supermarket Prices. The committee noted that it heard unfair trading practices arising from the so-called supermarket duopoly of Coles and Woolworths.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 15, 2021

New on-demand food and grocery service Geezy Go has launched a digital supermarket serving Sydney, aiming to compete with Woolworths and Coles. . The online supermarket offers an under 20-minute delivery service, promising products priced similar to or lower than its rivals.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

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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Inside Retail

JANUARY 24, 2024

The allegations of price-gouging during a cost-of-living crisis by Australian supermarkets Coles and Woolworths could finally be the death knell of the duopoly that has long dominated the country’s grocery sector. In December last year, the Senate announced an inquiry into the price-setting practices and market power of major supermarkets.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 7, 2024

Treasurer Jim Chalmers expressed support for the independent review of the Food and Grocery Code of Conduct, proposing a mandatory code which – if adopted – will result in multi-million dollar penalties for supermarkets and suppliers who engage in anticompetitive practices. “This is all about a fair go for farmers and families.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 13, 2024

As it stands, Amazon has a reported 6 per cent market share in the US grocery sector – its combined supermarket footprint includes Whole Foods Market, Amazon Fresh and AWS. This is how Amazon plans to deliver choice and convenience to consumers without compromising on speed or value.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 11, 2024

This has never been more apparent than now, as consumers look to elevate their in-store shopping experiences and expect the same versatility and ease that they have obtained with modern omnichannel retail. Consumers want to be part of an in-store experience that allows them a personalized, agile and enjoyable shopping experience in store.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Three more supermarket chains will connect their electronic shelf label (ESL) hardware to the Carrot Tags pick-to-light functionality from Instacart , making it easier for Instacart pickers — and eventually for consumers themselves — to find the products on their shopping list.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 24, 2024

Coles has the most confusing promotional labels, consumer advocacy group Choice said as it calls for supermarkets to make their tags clear and easy to understand for shoppers. “The current promotion was for a discount that was applied about five years earlier,” the consumer advocacy group said.

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Retail Gazette

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

With this additional increase, Aldi has outpaced its competitors, securing its position as the leading supermarket in terms of hourly wages. This announcement follows Aldi being named the UKs cheapest supermarket every month of 2024 by consumer champion Which? within the M25) from March 1st. nationally and 14.16

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Save A Lot has partnered with Leevers Supermarkets to launch Ahorra Mucho , a new discount grocery store and innovation center in Aurora, Colo. that will feature unique Hispanic product assortments — part of the store’s mission of testing how new products and shoppers could strengthen shopper loyalty among this consumer set.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

According to the Australian Financial Review , the supermarket chain has been working with consultants at Bain over past months. The decision to reduce in-store range comes as Coalition and Labor blamed major supermarkets such as Coles and Woolworths for higher prices , the AFR stated.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

per cent, followed by supermarkets and grocery stores with a 1.3 Although there were early signs that the economy is starting to improve, these were not enough to encourage consumers to spend more during the quarter, Young continued. When compared with the June quarter, the total volume of retail sales decreased 0.1 per cent drop.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 14, 2024

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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Retail Gazette

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

However, Leighton certainly has his work cut out for him this time around, as the struggling supermarket continues to flounder. He told The Guardian that he had committed to spending three to five years with the supermarket chain, acknowledging that “it is going to take us that long to get it right.” as sales fell 5.5%

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Inside Retail

MAY 2, 2024

Australia’s leading supermarkets, Coles and Woolworths, delivered their third-quarter results to shareholders this week along with new consumer insights. Both retailers reported that the current economic environment has challenged consumers’ discretionary spending and that households have evolved their buying habits to seek out value.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 24, 2024

The pricing practices of Australia’s supermarket near-duopoly are about to the the focus of a year-long enquiry by the government’s competition regulator, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC). The regulator’s investigation resulted in identifying more than 700 potentially restrictive leases.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Consumers attracted to value and convenience The year-on-year growth in general retail purchases has bucked recent trends. When viewed alongside the gravitation to online marketplaces, the data suggests consumers may be seeking more affordable retail options. Consumer Price Index, Australia. Here are just some of the trends.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

It all adds up to a nasty bite to the pocketbook of consumers everywhere who are looking to shower one of the worlds favourite romantic gifts on their loved ones. Supermarkets finished the year with 3 per cent sales growth in December, making it +2.7 Consumer confidence is weak and getting worse. per cent for the year.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Sydney-based social enterprise Good & Fugly has released its inaugural The Farm To Supermarket Food Waste Report 2023 , which explores farmer and supermarket relationships. Almost a quarter of smaller farmers (23 per cent) report that supermarkets expect them to hand over imperfect produce for free.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

However, as consumer backlash against dynamic pricing intensifies — some even threatening to boycott businesses that employ this model — retailers are beginning to reconsider its implementation. When shopping for essential goods, consumers expect price stability; sudden price changes can feel unpredictable and exploitative.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 5, 2024

Just one year ago, supermarket rivals Coles and Woolworths were fighting it out for the top spot as Australia’s most trusted brand. Following the ongoing allegations that “The Big Two” have been price gouging and misrepresenting discounts, the German supermarket chain Aldi has risen to be the third most trusted brand by Australians. “The

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Retail Gazette

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Total till sales at UK supermarkets grew by 5.3% last year, there was notable unit growth across all major supermarket chains. last year, there was notable unit growth across all major supermarket chains. NIQ Homescan data shows that the cost of living is still firmly consumers number one concern at the start of 2025.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

Australian supermarkets will reap bigger profits in fiscal 2023 half-year due to decades-high inflation and increased savings, but analysts warned of a rough second-half as households reel from mounting expenses due to higher cost of living. million Jefferies $881 million $584 million Average $871.75 million $562.3

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 3, 2024

very intentionally draws its design and merchandising inspiration from supermarkets rather than pharmacies. Joyleaf, which opened in late 2023, is organized and merchandised by type of product rather than by brand: all the edibles, for example, are grouped together as a category, as they would be in a supermarket.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Retailers have long been obsessed with expanding their product ranges product diversification and line extension have been critical for supermarkets to keep pace with online marketplaces like Amazon. However, Australias leading supermarkets are changing tack. The environment is constantly changing, said Bardwell.

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Inside Retail

JULY 1, 2024

The intent is good, but consumers shouldn’t have to bear full responsibility for plastic pollution. We know consumer demand is only one part of the picture. The cabbage dilemma Research shows consumers generally want to do the right thing by the environment but find it challenging. Maybe there’s another way.

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Inside Retail

JULY 6, 2023

Gander, describing itself as an Australian first, connects shoppers with reduced-price foods nearing their expiration dates, offering discounts and reducing food waste in supermarkets and grocery stores. The post New app helps grocers, consumers reduce food waste appeared first on Inside Retail.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 3, 2025

Yarn’n, a First Nations-owned e-commerce brand and maker of environmentally conscious toilet rolls, has clinched an exclusive partnership with supermarket giant Woolworths as it continues to scale its ethical, sustainable and socially conscious business model. Well keep working with different artists, he added.

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Retail Focus

JANUARY 7, 2025

The investment supports the retailers growth ambitions north of the border and will allow it to keep up with growing consumer demand. In 2025, the supermarket will launch a recruitment drive for over 100 new logistics team members to work at its Bathgate Regional Distribution Centre.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 31, 2020

Such a time of upheaval has led to a permanent, irreversible change in consumer behavior as shoppers embrace the convenience and security of ecommerce more readily. Consumer Behavior has Changed for Good. 2020 has been an exceptional year for the retail sector, with all businesses having to rapidly adapt in some way or another.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Supermarkets are some of the biggest retail businesses in the world, so it’s no surprise they are at the forefront of industry trends and innovation. Brad Banducci, CEO of Australian supermarket giant Woolworths for the past seven years, is a big proponent of using technology to improve operations.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 22, 2023

The retailer has begun rebranding Countdown Supermarkets to Woolworths New Zealand and has started transitioning its Onecard loyalty program to Everyday Rewards. We also expect the consumer environment to remain challenging with customers continuing to cut back on non-essential items.” In New Zealand, sales grew marginally by 4.6

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

As consumers furiously stock up on everything they need for under the tree and around the table, retail workers — who make up more than one quarter of the U.S. I just ask that the consumers be patient with us. We’re consumers also; we get it. We do our best to make sure we provide for the consumer.

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Inside Retail

MAY 8, 2024

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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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Shrinkflation has driven the government to strengthen the unit pricing code to help Aussies get accurate pricing in supermarkets and retail stores. It is mainly used to take advantage of consumers who are unaware of the not so obvious changes. “We’re ensuring the ACCC is equipped to hold supermarkets accountable.”

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