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
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
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 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.
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.
Supermarket giant Coles has delivered its sales results for the March quarter, making a huge promise to Aussies on looming price hikes.
Blair Jackson
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.
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.
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.
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 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 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.
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
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
A beloved family-owned Australian business has collapsed into voluntary administration after 126 years of business.
Harvey Constable
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.
The court stoush between the consumer watchdog and a supermarket giant has heard it used higher short-term prices to accentuate future price drops.
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 is ramping up its status as a threat to local retailers as the tech behemoth banks nearly another $1 billion in sales.
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, following the announcement of a new chief executive officer: The new hire herself.
Lily Meier
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
Coles and Woolworths will be under pressure to reveal how they are responding to price hike requests from suppliers hoping to recover costs amid the fuel crisis.
A retail giant is set to battle a class action lawsuit after the Federal Court ruled it misled consumers with a widespread advertising campaign.
Robyn Wuth
