Leah Weckert
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
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While Coles gains customers and confidence, Woolies is repeating apologies
The gulf between Australia’s two biggest supermarket chains continues to widen as Coles’ sales growth beat its larger rival’s yet again.
- Jessica Yun
Coles on alert for Trump tariff fallout as supermarket prices cool
Australia’s second-biggest supermarket said consumer sentiment was showing signs of improvement – but Trump’s tariffs have injected uncertainty into the mix.
- Jessica Yun
- Updated
- Earnings season
Coles cashes in as it steps up value campaigns, picks up sales from Woolies
The nation’s second-biggest supermarket chain benefited from the troubles of its larger rival Woolworths, which saw its earnings plunge after a 17-day worker strike left shelves bare.
- Jessica Yun
- Updated
- Supermarkets
Coles says more customers are shopping around for deals
In a trading update on Thursday, the supermarket giant said shoppers were visiting up to eight other retailers a week to make their dollars stretch.
- Kayla Olaya
- Updated
- Supermarkets
‘Down Down’ specials aim to be genuine savings, says Coles boss
Coles is battling to win consumer trust – and a bigger share of the Christmas shop as customers spread their spending over a longer time and more retailers.
- Jessica Yun
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- Supermarket inquiry
Woolworths chief Brad Banducci threatened with jail time at Senate supermarket inquiry
The supermarket giant’s outgoing CEO refused to answer repeated questions about the company’s return on equity, which infuriated Greens senator Nick McKim.
- Jessica Yun
- Opinion
- Supermarkets
Belting Brad: Senate turns supermarket CEO flogging into Olympic sport
The sparring between Greens senator Nick McKim and Woolies boss Brad Banducci deteriorated into an unedifying headbutting contest.
- Elizabeth Knight
Why Australian companies don’t want to make too much money
The febrile hunt for profiteers in the midst of a cost-of-living crisis meant Australia’s largest companies had to worry about the potentially disastrous consequences of doing too well.
- Colin Kruger
Fancy desserts, $4 wine: Get set for a home-brand Christmas
Supermarket giant Coles is banking on consumers heading out less this festive season and being laser-focused on their budget for Christmas dinner.
- Emma Koehn