Woolworths and Big W Australia Day decision prompts Peter Dutton to call for boycott
ABCMajor retailers Woolworths and Big W have decided not to stock Australia Day merchandise this year due to a "gradual decline in community demand". Key points: Woolworths and Big W say demand for Australia Day merchandise has been declining Peter Dutton has called on Australians to "boycott Woolworths" over the decision Experts say the decision would have been made due to community concern or "reputational risk" The decision has prompted Opposition Leader Peter Dutton to call on Australians to "boycott Woolworths", while Reconciliation Australia has welcomed the move. "There has been a gradual decline in demand for Australia Day merchandise from our stores over recent years," a spokesperson said. Richard Ralphsmith, one of the founders of Australian advertising company DPR&Co, said Woolworths likely decided that stocking Australia Day merchandise had become a "reputational risk" to their brand.
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