NewsletterTF1d ago

Hidden Compartments and Flickering Labels Surface in Woolworths Aisle Observations

Shoppers are noticing secret storage behind aisle ends and flickering price tags at Woolworths. Learn why these features exist and how they affect your shop.

#woolworths, #supermarketnews, #retailupdates, #shoppingtips, #aisleupdates

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NewsletterTF1d ago

Woolworths is using secret storage spaces and blinking price tags to manage stock. This system is more common than last year as stores speed up online orders.

#woolworths, #supermarketnews, #retailupdates, #shoppingtips, #aisleupdates
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Why Woolworths Aisle Ends Have Secret Storage and Flickering Labels

Shoppers are noticing secret storage behind aisle ends and flickering price tags at Woolworths. Learn why these features exist and how they affect your shop.

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The Guardian Feeds4d ago

Romaine calm: live frog found in discount supermarket lettuce bag
By Joe Hinchliffe

‘Look, if I was in a French supermarket, I probably would have got a two for one deal on that one,’ woman in WA told national TV

https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/may/18/live-frog-lettuce-bag-supermarket-australia

#WesternAustralia #Woolworths #Australianews #Amphibians #JoeHinchliffe

Romaine calm: live frog found in discount supermarket lettuce bag

‘Look, if I was in a French supermarket, I probably would have got a two for one deal on that one,’ woman in WA told national TV

The Guardian
World news | The Guardian4d ago
Romaine calm: live frog found in discount supermarket lettuce bag https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/may/18/live-frog-lettuce-bag-supermarket-australia #WesternAustralia #Woolworths #AustraliaNews #Amphibians
Romaine calm: live frog found in discount supermarket lettuce bag

‘Look, if I was in a French supermarket, I probably would have got a two for one deal on that one,’ woman in WA told national TV

The Guardian
Show threadSimon 🐮5d ago
@jhaue I noticed this at #NewWorld & #Woolworths in NZ, every time I need #cheese, its on special at one, next week at the other.
Same for #pasta, whole #chicken, #yoghurts.
#Chippy? Brand A will be on sale at one, brand B at the other.
The Guardian Feeds5d ago

Toothbrushes, ice-cream and frozen pizza: data reveals how Coles and Woolworths switch promotions in sync
By Catie McLeod

Analysis shows in some cases the switch from promotional to full price happens almost simultaneously in Australia’s two biggest supermarkets

https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/may/18/toothbrushes-ice-cream-and-frozen-pizza-data-reveals-how-coles-and-woolworths-switch-promotions-in-sync

#Supermarkets #Coles #Australianews #Business #Woolworths #CatieMcLeod

Toothbrushes, ice-cream and frozen pizza: data reveals how Coles and Woolworths switch promotions in sync

Analysis shows in some cases the switch from promotional to full price happens almost simultaneously in Australia’s two biggest supermarkets

The Guardian
kgoetz6d ago
If I was #woolworths and the #ACCC was taking me to court for deceptive pricing, I would definitely be dropping the 'Autumn price' bullshit.
Opinion | The Guardian USMay 15
Coles has been busted for ‘misleading’ shoppers about their already annoying Down Down prices | First Dog on the Moon https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/picture/2026/may/15/coles-has-been-busted-for-misleading-shoppers-about-their-already-annoying-down-down-prices #Supermarkets #ConsumerAffairs #AustralianCompetitionAndConsumerCommissionAccc #Coles #Woolworths
Coles has been busted for ‘misleading’ shoppers about their already annoying Down Down prices

All of us (literally) poor suckers who have to pay attention to grocery prices have known this all along

The Guardian
AJ SadauskasMay 14
How neoclassical economists claim competition works:

"We at Woolworths need to innovate by reducing our prices and improving the quality of our products and service to win customers from our competitor, Coles. If we don't, all our customers will go to them instead of us, and we'll go broke!"

What actually happens in Australia:

"Hey look, Coles is getting away with a new way of screwing over its customers/suppliers/workers. We need to roll out that form of enshittification across our stores too. Most of our customers have no other convenient choice except for them and us, and because the same bullshit happens at both chains, the only thing that'll happen if they switch is they'll lose their rewards points!"

#australia #auspol #Coles #Woolworths #Colesworths #capitalism #business
The Guardian FeedsMay 14

Coles put commercial interests above its customers – and was caught red-handed
By Jonathan Barrett Business editor

Reputation of Australia’s big supermarkets takes another hit as federal court finds Coles misled shoppers by promoting fake discounts

https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/may/14/coles-supermarket-down-misleading-commercial-interests-above-customers

#Supermarkets #Consumeraffairs #Business #Business #Coles #Woolworths #Australianews #JonathanBarrettBusinesseditor

Coles put commercial interests above its customers – and was caught red-handed

Reputation of Australia’s big supermarkets takes another hit as federal court finds Coles misled shoppers by promoting fake discounts

The Guardian