Shoppers can expect higher prices for longer at the supermarket, experts say, after the Federal Court found Coles misled consumers with sham discounts in a landmark win for the consumer watchdog.
Cheyanne Enciso
Coles is facing penalties likely to run in the tens of millions of dollars after it misled shoppers with illusory discounts on grocery staples like yoghurt, butter and toothpaste.
A court has ruled Coles misled shoppers with illusory discounts under its Down Down campaign in a landmark decision.
Duncan Murray
Investors have soured on a2 Milk after the dairy company recalled three batches of infant formula sold in the United States over contamination concerns.
Ryan Johnson
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
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.
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
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
Timeline limits on pricing to avoid "gaming" of promoted product prices were changed because of rising inflation, a supermarket executive has told a court.
Australia's biggest supermarket chain is in court over allegations it misled customers with price reductions that followed artificial price hikes.
The competition watchdog is investigating several retailers after a Black Friday advertising sweep found around half of 50 businesses reviewed made “concerning” claims that may have misled shoppers.
Phony countdowns and puffed-up sale offerings across Black Friday have put about two dozen retailers in the consumer watchdog's crosshairs.
Will Nicholas
A state of emergency will be declared in WA in a bid to pressure fuel companies to divert supplies where they’re needed, but Roger Cook says it won’t trigger Covid-style restrictions on the public.
Jessica Page
FuelWatch has launched a blitz, with more than 500 inspections in March, and warned retailers that petrol prices that have gone up must come down just as fast.
Shoppers have been promised a victory after the central bank banned surcharges on card payments, but businesses warn the extra cost will ultimately find its way back to consumers.
WA businesses have demanded broader action from the Federal Government to address supply chain issues, saying its moves on fuel are a quick-fix approach.
Petrol will be 26 cents-a-litre cheaper from Wednesday with a temporary cut to fuel excise. Here’s everything you need to know.
Katina Curtis
A familiar Easter tradition is getting more expensive, with Aussie consumers receiving less for their money once again.
Andrew Hedgman
The competition watchdog has broken with tradition amid widespread claims of price gouging by fuel retailers and revealed an investigation into allegations of anti-competitive conduct by four major players.
Daniel Newell
Some of Australia’s biggest fuel retailers, including Ampol, 7-Eleven, and BP, have been hauled into a meeting with the consumer watchdog.
Ria Pandey
Qantas has agreed to cough up millions of dollars to kill off a class action against its contentious COVID-19 flight credits without conceding liability.
Callum Godde
When it comes to toilet paper, every Aussie knows you get what you pay for — there’s bog-standard or the ultra-soft stuff that’s fit for only the finest of derrieres. But which is the best?
A grocery giant accused of false price discounts has told a court that it genuinely cares about customers while boosting its profits.
