
If supermarket inquiries alone provided cost-of-living relief, groceries would already be cheaper at the check-out
ABCIt was always going to be a matter of when, not if, Coles and Woolworths would fall from the public's good graces. The tactics Coles and Woolworths use to keep prices high, and competitors out Photo shows A number of illustrations of grocery items, like milk, apples, sausages, around two 'specials' signs 'half price' and '40% off'. ACCC to investigate grocery prices Photo shows A sign for Woolworths on top of another for Coles The ACCC can't change the prices supermarkets charge. Now with July around the corner — and the delivery of ex-Labor minister Craig Emerson's review into the grocery code of conduct fast approaching — we've arrived at our first milestone: the inaugural Choice supermarket prices report. ACTU price gouging report Photo shows A Woolworths sign next to a Coles sign outside the shops The former chair of the ACCC takes aim at electricity providers, banks, airlines, supermarkets, and other big businesses in his new report on price gouging and unfair pricing practices.
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Aldi boss explains why their groceries are so much cheaper - as he takes a swipe at Coles and Woolworths
Daily Mail
High Street retailers could be forced to increase prices, bosses warn - following an 'avalanche of costs' after the Budget
Daily Mail
Supermarket wars as Sainsbury’s makes price match promise across all stores
The Independent
Should shops be required to show grocery prices on the shelf to help Australians budget in a cost of living crisis?
ABC
ACCC report finds Australians have lost trust in supermarkets as it focuses on Coles and Woolworths' market power and barriers to entry
ABC
There's no shortage of supermarket price inquiries. But will they help customers at the check-out?
ABC
The grocery code of conduct overhaul could mean good things for suppliers. What about Aussies at the check-out?
ABC
Some grocery retailers displaying inaccurate pricing, watchdog finds
The Independent
Supermarket price gouging: Rise in farmers selling directly to customers
Daily Mail
There are multiple inquiries running on the climbing price of groceries. Here's what they are examining
ABC
Supermarkets as you know them are disappearing from our inner cities — and it means more uncertainty about what you'll pay
ABC
Coles and Woolworths make their defence on supermarket prices to Senate inquiry
ABC
Competition watchdog begins review of supermarket loyalty pricing
The Independent
Grocery price inflation slowdown stumbles as supermarkets offer fewer deals
The Independent
The ACCC will be investigating supermarket pricing. Here's what the watchdog can and can't do
ABC
Former head of competition watchdog Allan Fels says supermarkets are 'overpricing', after calling for ACCC inquiry
ABC
Supermarkets to face Queensland parliamentary inquiry into high cost of groceries and low farmgate prices
ABC
Pressure mounts for ACCC inquiry into supermarket pricing amid claim farmers being paid 1978 prices
ABC
Greens move to establish Senate inquiry into allegations of price-gouging by Coles and Woolworths
ABC
Have rising prices permanently changed our habits at the supermarket?
The Independent
Daily groceries still expensive; Price decreases stalling
NL Times
Supermarkets ordered to make prices clearer so shoppers can get better deals
The Independent
Food price inflation not driven by weak supermarket competition, says watchdog
The Independent
UK’s most affordable supermarket revealed
The Independent
Grocery in UK costlier than ever as 'cost of living' crisis deepens
Firstpost
Stores face questions as price of basic groceries soars by 30%
Daily Mail
Cost of cheapest items in supermarket rise by as much as two thirds
The Independent
Supermarket prices up 18.5% in less than a year
NL Times
How cost crisis has affected your Tesco shopping basket as food prices surge 20% in two months
The Independent
Food prices still rising and will stay high for ‘some time’, top retailer warns
The Independent
Eight in ten shoppers are seeking reduced items in supermarkets
Daily Mail
Co-op pledges £50m of price cuts for grocery staples amid 'tight' competition
The Independent
Supermarket price war kicks off as Morrisons cuts the cost of 800 items
Daily Mail
Morrisons cuts prices of over 1,000 ‘everyday essentials’
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