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Woolworths and Coles to Pay $780 Million in Staff Back-Pay
Australia's two largest supermarket chains, Woolworths and Coles, will collectively pay $780 million in back-pay to staff following a Federal Court ruling that they underpaid salaried workers for over a decade due to inaccurate record-keeping of rosters, overtime, and entitlements.
Woolworths and Coles to Pay $780 Million in Staff Back-Pay
Australia's two largest supermarket chains, Woolworths and Coles, will collectively pay $780 million in back-pay to staff following a Federal Court ruling that they underpaid salaried workers for over a decade due to inaccurate record-keeping of rosters, overtime, and entitlements.
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24% Bias Score
Woolworths Launches $100 Million Price-Cut Campaign
Woolworths initiated a $100 million price reduction on 400 essential items, averaging a 10% decrease, in response to cost-of-living concerns, government pressure, and competitive pressures from Coles; the campaign's success hinges on Coles' response and the duration of the price cuts.
Woolworths Launches $100 Million Price-Cut Campaign
Woolworths initiated a $100 million price reduction on 400 essential items, averaging a 10% decrease, in response to cost-of-living concerns, government pressure, and competitive pressures from Coles; the campaign's success hinges on Coles' response and the duration of the price cuts.
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64% Bias Score
Government Report Criticizes Supermarket Giants Amidst Budget and Election
The ACCC released a critical report on Friday detailing Woolworths and Coles' profit increases despite rising costs, prompting questions about the timing and adequacy of proposed remedies.
Government Report Criticizes Supermarket Giants Amidst Budget and Election
The ACCC released a critical report on Friday detailing Woolworths and Coles' profit increases despite rising costs, prompting questions about the timing and adequacy of proposed remedies.
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56% Bias Score
Woolworths Announces Restructuring, Leading to Job Losses
Woolworths, Australia's largest supermarket chain, is undertaking a major restructuring, resulting in unspecified but 'not significant' redundancies among its 10,000 office-based staff to improve efficiency and customer focus, following a new mandate requiring at least three days a week in-office wo...
Woolworths Announces Restructuring, Leading to Job Losses
Woolworths, Australia's largest supermarket chain, is undertaking a major restructuring, resulting in unspecified but 'not significant' redundancies among its 10,000 office-based staff to improve efficiency and customer focus, following a new mandate requiring at least three days a week in-office wo...
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40% Bias Score
Woolworths Doubles Brut Deodorant Price Despite Smaller Size
Woolworths is selling a smaller 50g Brut deodorant stick for \$10, double the unit price of the previous 75g \$7 version, highlighting 'shrinkflation' and sparking consumer concerns amidst a cost-of-living crisis and existing accusations of deceptive pricing practices.
Woolworths Doubles Brut Deodorant Price Despite Smaller Size
Woolworths is selling a smaller 50g Brut deodorant stick for \$10, double the unit price of the previous 75g \$7 version, highlighting 'shrinkflation' and sparking consumer concerns amidst a cost-of-living crisis and existing accusations of deceptive pricing practices.
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64% Bias Score
Woolworths' Competition Claims Challenged by Grocery Market Investigation
Woolworths lists over 40 competitors in its submission to the ACCC inquiry, but a Guardian Australia investigation found many lack the scale, range, or accessibility to be genuine alternatives, raising questions about the competitiveness of the Australian grocery market.
Woolworths' Competition Claims Challenged by Grocery Market Investigation
Woolworths lists over 40 competitors in its submission to the ACCC inquiry, but a Guardian Australia investigation found many lack the scale, range, or accessibility to be genuine alternatives, raising questions about the competitiveness of the Australian grocery market.
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48% Bias Score
Trump's Arms Deal, Economic Uncertainty, and Woolworths' Price Cuts
The US and Saudi Arabia signed a $142 billion arms deal, the largest in history, amidst concerns about the Trump presidency's impact on global markets and Woolworths' price cuts aiming to ease cost-of-living pressures.
Trump's Arms Deal, Economic Uncertainty, and Woolworths' Price Cuts
The US and Saudi Arabia signed a $142 billion arms deal, the largest in history, amidst concerns about the Trump presidency's impact on global markets and Woolworths' price cuts aiming to ease cost-of-living pressures.
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52% Bias Score
Labor and Coalition Clash Over Supermarket Price Gouging
In response to rising supermarket prices, Labor proposes a price-gouging taskforce, while the Coalition threatens divestiture of major chains if consumers are overcharged, highlighting a key policy difference between the two parties during a time of public concern.
Labor and Coalition Clash Over Supermarket Price Gouging
In response to rising supermarket prices, Labor proposes a price-gouging taskforce, while the Coalition threatens divestiture of major chains if consumers are overcharged, highlighting a key policy difference between the two parties during a time of public concern.
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44% Bias Score
Australian Supermarket Giants Face Inquiry, Accused of Market Dominance
An Australian inquiry found Coles and Woolworths, holding 67% of the grocery market, are highly profitable and enjoy market dominance, leading to 20 recommendations for increased transparency and a more level playing field, although some critics argue the recommendations lack sufficient regulatory s...
Australian Supermarket Giants Face Inquiry, Accused of Market Dominance
An Australian inquiry found Coles and Woolworths, holding 67% of the grocery market, are highly profitable and enjoy market dominance, leading to 20 recommendations for increased transparency and a more level playing field, although some critics argue the recommendations lack sufficient regulatory s...
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52% Bias Score
Coles Cuts 2500 Products to Boost Profits Amid Cost-of-Living Crisis
Coles, facing pressure to lower prices and increase supplier payments, is cutting its product range by 10 percent (2500 products) to boost profit margins, a strategy informed by Bain & Company, with potential impacts on suppliers and consumer choice.
Coles Cuts 2500 Products to Boost Profits Amid Cost-of-Living Crisis
Coles, facing pressure to lower prices and increase supplier payments, is cutting its product range by 10 percent (2500 products) to boost profit margins, a strategy informed by Bain & Company, with potential impacts on suppliers and consumer choice.
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60% Bias Score
Retail Profits Soar, While Worker Wages Stagnate
Australian retail sector gross operating profits have increased sixfold since 2001, while retail wages have risen by less than half that amount, leaving low-paid workers struggling with inflation and creating an imbalance of bargaining power between employers and employees.
Retail Profits Soar, While Worker Wages Stagnate
Australian retail sector gross operating profits have increased sixfold since 2001, while retail wages have risen by less than half that amount, leaving low-paid workers struggling with inflation and creating an imbalance of bargaining power between employers and employees.
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40% Bias Score
Woolworths Strike Causes Liquor Shortages Across Victoria and NSW
Over 1,500 Woolworths warehouse workers in Australia have been striking since November 21st, causing significant stock shortages at Dan Murphy's and BWS liquor stores across Victoria and southern NSW due to disruptions at five distribution centers, resulting in a $50 million loss for Woolworths.
Woolworths Strike Causes Liquor Shortages Across Victoria and NSW
Over 1,500 Woolworths warehouse workers in Australia have been striking since November 21st, causing significant stock shortages at Dan Murphy's and BWS liquor stores across Victoria and southern NSW due to disruptions at five distribution centers, resulting in a $50 million loss for Woolworths.
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40% Bias Score
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