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Coles CEO Leah Weckert.

RetailCommentsPremiumBooze in the Ozempic-era: Coles to capitalise on GLP-1 craze

Coles chief executive Leah Weckert is hoping to capitalise on the popularity of weight-loss drugs, like Ozempic and Mounjaro, to arrest declining sales at its struggling liquor division.

Cheyanne Enciso

A common side effect of many GLP-1 drugs is hair loss. It’s creating a growing market for hair treatment products.

CNBC newsCommentsPremiumThe growing hair treatment market from GLP-1s

A common side effect of many GLP-1 drugs is hair loss. It’s creating a growing market for hair treatment products.

Laya Neelakandan

A judge is weighing up whether the two supermarket giants deceived shoppers with their pricing. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

RetailCommentsPremiumSupermarket giants brace for ruling on 'fake' discounts

The consumer watchdog's landmark case against Coles and Woolworths over alleged "illusory" discounts is nearing a decision after 18 sessions over two hearings.

Adrian Black

Aldi has been recognised as Australia’s second most trusted brand. NewsWire / Monique Harmer

SHOPPINGMajor chain crowned ‘best’ Aussie supermarket

A major supermarket chain has claimed the crown for being the “best” supermarket in Australia - for the sixth time in a row.

Ike Morris and Jack Nivison

Woolworths has long been Australia’s biggest supermarket with a store footprint of over 1130, compared with Coles’ 867.

STORE WARSCommentsPremiumColes or Woolies? Who’s winning the supermarket wars?

As cost-crisis weary households keep value front of mind amid higher fuel prices and threats of more interest rate hikes, there’s one supermarket winning shoppers’ dollar.

Cheyanne Enciso

Coles CEO Leah Weckert.

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Coles dives as it warns of supplier pressure to hike prices

Coles has failed to keep pace with its arch rival as the supermarket giant warns suppliers are starting to ask for price hikes to offset the ripple effects of the Iran war.

Cheyanne Enciso

Coles says it continues to see value-seeking behaviour from shoppers.

RetailCommentsPremiumThe big changes Coles shoppers are making to cut costs

Coles customers have been forced to make big changes to the way they shop at the grocer as they seek to reduce the financial blows stemming from the war in Iran.

Cheyanne Enciso

Coles posted quarterly sales results to the Australian sharemarket on Friday. NewsWire / Gaye Gerard

UPDATEDPremiumColes’ huge price promise to Aussies

Supermarket giant Coles has delivered its sales results for the March quarter, making a huge promise to Aussies on looming price hikes.

Blair Jackson

Woolworths denies that its "Prices Down" promotion deceived or misled shoppers. (Con Chronis/AAP PHOTOS)

litigation and regulationPremiumWoolies cites post-COVID instability in prices stoush

Australia's biggest supermarket chain has defended its discounts, as the consumer watchdog's joint court case against Woolies and Coles nears the finish line.

Adrian Black

Woolworths boss Amanda Bardwell.

RetailCommentsPremiumAussies told to brace for imminent grocery price rises

Woolworths boss Amanda Bardwell expects a ‘first wave’ of price rises in fruit, vegetables, milk and bread as she warns consumers are under ‘peak stress’ amid the cost-of-living crisis.

Cheyanne Enciso

Woolworths released quarterly financial results on Thursday. NewsWire / Monique Harmer

UPDATEDPremiumPrice of bread, milk could rise soon

Woolworths says key producers have asked to be paid more, with surging inflation and massive extra fuel costs expected to lead to higher prices at the checkout.

Blair Jackson

Woolworths boss Amanda Bardwell has moved to rein in earnings expectation for the full financial year amid the clouded outlook.

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Woolies profit hit amid fuel crisis, price freeze on staples

Woolworths chief executive Amanda Bardwell conceded the supermarket got it wrong during the last inflation cycle, promising to be more transparent with suppliers and customers this time around.

Cheyanne Enciso and Daniel Newell

Australian small businesses are increasing sales despite the Middle East conflict. Newswire / Gaye Gerard

EXCLUSIVEPremiumAussie small business weathering Middle East oil storm

Australian small businesses have made a surprising start to the new year, as the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and rate hikes threaten sales growth.

Cameron Micallef

Aldi Australia CEO Anna McGrath.

RetailCommentsPremiumShoppers fall out of love with Aldi’s no-name brand products

Aldi Australia has posted weaker sales growth and a profit drop in 2025, with shoppers seemingly falling out of love with the retailer’s no-name brands and cheaper items amid a renewed supermarket price war.

Cheyanne Enciso

Sheglam is now sold in more than 150 countries. Supplied

BUSINESSPremiumKmart unveils cult Gen Z beauty brand

A Shein-owned beauty brand that went viral on TikTok and gained a cult Gen Z following has launched 197 products exclusively at Kmart.

Tia Clarkson-Pascoe

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UPDATED‘Your fault b**ch’: Cafe worker’s shock claim

A 19-year-old cafe worker who had a plate smashed into her face, chipping her teeth and leaving her bloody and covered in food, has spoken of the ordeal.

Jack Nivison and Blair Jackson

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NEWSPremiumBeloved Aussie business closes after 126yrs

A beloved family-owned Australian business has collapsed into voluntary administration after 126 years of business.

Harvey Constable

David Jones has a store at Booragoon.

RetailCommentsPremiumDepartment store giant David Jones reveals $95m loss

Struggling department store giant David Jones slumped to a $95 million loss in 2025 as persistent cost-of-living pressures dampen consumer demand for luxury clothing and accessories. 

Cheyanne Enciso

Woolworths hiked a laundry power price to $14 for one week before halving it, a court has heard. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

consumersPremiumLaundry powder price hike 'genuine', Woolies claims

The court stoush between the consumer watchdog and a supermarket giant has heard it used higher short-term prices to accentuate future price drops.

Adrian Black

One of Australia’s top competition law experts and former ACCC chairman Alan Fels said he struggles to see how Woolworths didn’t mislead shoppers.

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Former ACCC boss says Woolworths tricked shoppers

One of Australia’s top competition law experts and former ACCC chairman Allan Fels said he struggles to see how Woolworths didn’t mislead shoppers.

Tom Richardson

Amazon Australia country manager Matt Benham.

RetailCommentsPremiumOnline behemoth Amazon racks up another $1b in sales locally

Amazon Australia is ramping up its status as a threat to local retailers as the tech behemoth banks nearly another $1 billion in sales.

Cheyanne Enciso

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BUSINESSPremiumOnline mattress giant slapped with $15m fine

A bedding company best known for its “bed-in-a-box” mattress has copped a massive fine after an Australian court found it had misled customers about bogus sales and discounts.

Alexandra Feiam

There was a noticeable absence at Lululemon Athletica’s all-hands meeting Wednesday.

RetailCommentsPremiumNew Lululemon CEO’s ties to one of Nike’s biggest missteps

There was a noticeable absence at Lululemon Athletica’s all-hands meeting Wednesday, following the announcement of a new chief executive officer: The new hire herself.

Lily Meier

Emma Sleep has been fined for false claims about the sale prices of mattresses, beds and pillows. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

RetailPremiumMajor bedding retailer fined over fake online discounts

Fake discounts and false 'limited time only' sales tactics will result in a major bedding supplier pay millions in penalties for breaking consumer laws.

Duncan Murray