Coles Supermarkets
Easter egg prices jump and sizes shrink despite cocoa price crash
Lindt bunny prices have risen by almost a third and Cadbury eggs are rocketing as manufacturers and supermarkets scramble to justify shrinkflation this Easter.
- Will Nicholas
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Agitated, exasperated and facing an accusation avalanche: Security boss in bizarre press event
Micky Ahuja’s defence essentially boils down to a view that he is simultaneously the most unlucky and most unfairly targeted man in the nation.
- Bevan Shields
- Graphic content
- Investigations
Micky the ‘monster’: The women behind the unravelling of a business high-flyer
It was the bravery of women speaking out that ultimately sealed the fate of a once-celebrated entrepreneur.
- Nick McKenzie, Cameron Houston and Garry McNab
- Exclusive
- Investigations
‘Alley cat morals’: Coles sprayed over $50m contract that exploited workers
The supermarket giant has been accused of signing up for the “comprehensive abuse” of the nation’s industrial relations and tax systems.
- Nick McKenzie, Cameron Houston and Garry McNab
- Opinion
- Supermarkets
Our supermarket duopoly needs to tell not just the truth but the whole truth
The ACCC/Coles Federal Court case has exposed pricing practices that push ethical boundaries. But wait until you see what they’re planning next.
- Allan Fels
Prices down down, sales up up: Coles boss defends discounts as ACCC case concludes
The supermarket giant expects shoppers to keep finding discounts and specials as it winds up a fortnight-long legal battle with the competition watchdog.
- Jessica Yun
Council-linked developer puts shops on market months after contentious decision
The owners of Redland Bay Shopping village have billed the property as the only shops in the area just months after council canned a rival development.
- Julius Dennis and Matt Dennien
‘Doesn’t the commission’s case have to fail?’ ACCC faces critical questions in Coles case
The consumer watchdog’s lead barrister was grilled by the Federal Court justice as he outlined the watchdog’s closing submissions.
- Elias Visontay
It’s the jingle you can’t get out of your head. Coles might wish you’d never heard it
A ’70s riff, Reddit threads and “human error” have put the supermarket chain in a tight spot in the Federal Court.
- Jessica Yun and Elias Visontay
- Updated
- Competition
Coles manager admits chain only increased product’s price to claim discount
Matthew Hankin conceded the supermarket giant worked with a supplier to make a product more expensive while still claiming to have discounted it.
- Elias Visontay and Jessica Yun