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.
While you might not think to buy Christmas gifts from the ultra-fast,ultra-cheap Chinese retailers,there are plenty of other items Australians want on the cheap for the festive season.
Driving around has become cheaper,but the fun stuff – holidays and recreational activities – are probably setting you back.
The chief executive has to convince Canberra and Woolies’ customers that she is responding to the cost-of-living crisis rather than the ker-ching of the cash register.
Supermarket giant Woolworths has warned that first-half profits will suffer at its supermarkets as customers continue to look to cheaper products amid the cost-of-living crisis.
Dodgy practices aimed at parting shoppers from their money will soon be banned under a government plan to bolster consumer protections.
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.
After more than 1000 complaints,the Australian retailer has been cleared of wrongdoing – but some unhappy customers are standing firm in their belief they were misled.
A steady supply of eggs is still several months away,farmers say,as the industry scrambles to recover from a bird flu outbreak earlier this year.
The government is increasing its attention on the nation’s supermarket aisles,promising to make it easier to detect shrinkflation.
Woolworths,Coles,Aldi and Metcash chief executives will be summoned to front ACCC inquiry hearings due to begin in November.