Woolworths
Coverage of Woolworths in the Nexus archive.
- Supermarket foods claiming to be ‘natural’ or ‘sustainable’ mostly just using marketing terms, researchers find
Australian researchers found that supermarket foods claiming to be 'natural' or 'sustainable' are mostly using marketing terms rather than verified claims. A survey of 27,000 Australian supermarket items revealed that some products boasting environmental benefits had higher emissions than unlabelled counterparts. The study was conducted by researchers from the George Institute for Global Health.
- No butts: case dismissed after Woolworths worker claims hurt feelings over plumber’s crack
A former Woolworths employee's unfair dismissal case was rejected by Fair Work Commission deputy president Alan Colman due to lack of evidence and no actual dismissal occurring. The employee claimed hurt feelings over being told to cover up his bum crack. The case was deemed a waste of the commission's time.
- Australia news live: Andrew Hastie says US alliance weakened Australia; Sri Lanka hackers steal millions owed to Australia
Liberal frontbencher Andrew Hastie claims the US alliance has weakened Australia's sovereign capabilities. Sri Lankan hackers have stolen millions owed to Australia. The article also mentions Woolworths' planned price hikes and drops.
- Coles adds 20c to the price of milk as war in the Middle East pushes up Australian grocery costs
Coles has raised home-brand milk prices by up to 20c per litre, with Woolworths expected to follow, due to increased costs from the Middle East war impacting Australian grocery prices. The price hike aims to offset higher fuel and operating costs, with some revenue temporarily directed to dairy farmers.
- Woolworths’ ‘Prices Dropped’ rules intended to prevent ‘gaming’ the promotional system, executive tells court
A senior Woolworths executive defended relaxed rules for the 'Prices Dropped' promotional program during a court case with the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC). The trial focuses on whether Woolworths' changes allowed suppliers to 'game' the system and mislead shoppers with discounts.
- Woolworths engaged in ‘marketing magic’ to trick customers, consumer watchdog tells court
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) accused Woolworths of using deceptive marketing tactics in its 'Prices Dropped' promotion to mislead customers into believing they received genuine discounts. The landmark trial began in Sydney's federal court, following a similar case against Coles.
- Consumer watchdog zeroes in on Woolworths’ allegedly fake discounts as it meets supermarket giant in court
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is suing Woolworths in federal court, alleging the supermarket chain used fake discounts to mislead shoppers. Products like vinegar, Tim Tams, and baby rice are under scrutiny, with the case echoing a similar action against Coles.