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The Latest Breaking News from Woolworths

Shelves bare but union puts stock in talks with Woolies

Supermarket shelves will continue to remain bare as hundreds of workers picketing a major Woolworths warehouse fight for better pay and conditions.

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Woolworths to reopen distribution centre to get essential items on shelves amid ongoing strike

Melbourne south regional distribution centre to reopen to ‘improve availability of food and essential grocery items such as nappies, toilet paper and drinks’

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Health and beauty products most discounted items at Coles and Woolworths, data reveals

The supermarkets also heavily promote unhealthy foods, often displaying them prominently, Guardian analysis shows

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‘Treating workers like robots’: Woolworths blamed for empty supermarket shelves as warehouse strikes continue

Stores in New South Wales, Victoria and the ACT affected as industrial action by up to 1,500 employees stretches into second week

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'Not robots': Woolies says no shortages as staff strike

Some 1500 Woolworths warehouse workers are on strike, but the supermarket giant insists their absence is not leading to empty shelves for customers.

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'Better deal' for suppliers as supermarkets face fines

Supermarkets face fines of up to $10 million if caught breaching a grocery code of conduct that will become mandatory.

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Coles denies suppliers pay price for evading promotions

Representatives from major supermarkets and suppliers have appeared before an inquiry as the consumer watchdog prepares to report on the sector.

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Coles denies unhappy suppliers cop 'holiday' check outs

Supermarket giant Coles rejects punishing fresh produce suppliers who disagree on pricing, as the company is grilled at an inquiry into the sector.

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Wrapped up: supermarkets charge more for unpackaged veg

Supermarkets are fuelling Australia's plastic pollution by charging more for loose fruit and vegetables than those that are plastic-wrapped, a review as found.

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Attempt to prevent NSW climate protest overturned – as it happened

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Workers warn of bare shelves, Woolworths says no risk

As 1500 warehouse workers walked off the job in a fight for better pay and conditions, their union warned the shelves at Woolworths could empty as a result.

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Australian National University’s word of the year is a portmanteau for cost-of-living rage

‘Colesworth’ – combining the supermarket duopoly’s names – beat ‘breaking’, inspired by Rachael Gunn’s controversial Paris Olympics performance

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Australian supermarket kombucha taste test: ‘How can a beverage be so wet and so dry at the same time?’

From the ‘flat and mild’ to one with ‘cheap’ Passiona candle aroma, in their seven-strong kombucha taste test Jess Ho follows their nose, tastebuds – and gut

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Woolies denies gouging suppliers in skewed relationship

Representatives from supermarket powerhouse Woolworths deny its huge market share is costing suppliers an opportunity to negotiate when selling products.

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Shopping around for the best deal on groceries is good advice for most Australians – except if you live in the bush

It’s a 100km round trip to the nearest major supermarket chain. Should I budget in extra fuel to shop the specials, or just stick to my local IGA?

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‘Neutralising’ Coles: what we learned from Woolworths at the ACCC supermarket hearing

Government-ordered inquiry into the sector turned its attention to Australia’s biggest supermarket on Monday

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Developer malaise means Woolies is behind more malls

Woolworths has cast itself as being in competition with cake shops and newsagents, while also showing the might of its construction arm.

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Discount class action fresh headache for grocery giants

Australia's two major supermarket chains say they will defend against class action lawsuits brought over allegations of misleading promotional price practices.

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Forget John Lewis, this vintage Woolworths Christmas ad is bringing us pure festive joy

Brace yourselves - there's total nostalgia ahead!

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Coles and Woolworths buy big independents to help protect dominance, IGA says

Major supermarkets’ takeover strategy prevents smaller grocers from growing into stronger competitors, inquiry hears

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Coles & Woolworths Slapped With Class Action Lawsuit After Inquiry Into Misleading Discounts

“We estimate that the average Australian consumer could be eligible for a refund ranging between $200 and $1,300+, depending on their shopping habits and purchases at these retailers.”

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IGA talks shop over cheaper prices at supermarket probe

Bosses of the company supplying independent grocers say prices are consistently coming down, benefiting customers and their stores.

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Better grocery competition in duopoly-free markets

German discounter Aldi believes grocery competition is stronger in markets that aren't dominated by two major players, like Australia's duopoly.

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Coles unfairly targeted by ‘politicised’ attacks, chair says, while calling illusory discount allegations ‘significant’

James Graham defends alleged illusory discounts, saying suppliers had asked for higher prices and then supermarkets discounted them

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Coles calls out 'politicisation' of cost of living

Politicians are unfairly attacking supermarket chains to provide answers to difficult questions about inflation, grocery giant Coles says.

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