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The price of belief: Woolworths, the ACCC and the illusion of savings 
From “illusory” discounts to shaken trust, the case of the decade is set to reshape retail.

The price of belief: Woolworths, the ACCC and the illusion of savings 

“Anyone else noticed … Woolworths … raising then lowering their prices just so they can whack a big PRICES DROPPED tag on the shelves?” one Reddit user wrote in May 2023. Another noted that “Frosty fruits went...
Inside the buyer’s mind: the unseen frameworks guiding supermarket choice
From pickles to skincare, why these cult brands are worth watching
What the closure of MyDeal signals about the future of marketplaces in Australia
Beauty without barriers: Why accessibility must be the industry’s next frontier

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A container of Juliet Wine’s pinot noir is set on a dining room table with a printed tablecloth, set against a light grey background.

Juliet Wine is elevating the boxed-wine market and attracting big-name investors

“We thought all of the pain points of boxed wines’ functionality to see how we could optimise it."
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Can retail sustain the headwinds of cost challenges as well as wage increases?

The ARA is fearful that the wage increase will only continue the trend of exacerbating cost challenges for retailers.
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Should we raise a toast to Coles’ latest liquor rebrand?

As competition and other headwinds hit the alcoholic beverage business, Coles reworks its offering.
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Haigh’s chocolates turns 110: Legacy, loyalty and a look ahead

Haigh's chocolates remains grounded in heritage with a bean-to-consumer ethos.
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How Monday Haircare’s Jaimee Lupton launched multiple masstige beauty brands

The founder shares what drives her passion for accessible “luxury” beauty brands and the secret to connecting with Gen Z...
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The spice trail rewritten: How Lord & Lion found its way to Harrods

In the midst of a pandemic that brought the world to a standstill, something began to stir fragrantly. It didn’t begin i...
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Bondi Wash founder plants global roots with Seoul flagship store

Bondi Wash opens first international flagship store in Seoul Korea.

Value is not all, expert warns following Coles and Woolies results

Coles and Woolworths’ respective CEOs remain steadfast in driving value for customers as they try to grow market share.
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What to learn from Bunnings move into Australia’s $3bn retail media market

Retail media is unlocking new growth, but success depends on strategy, transparency, and trust.
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All buzz, no brand: The mistake that Coca-Cola never makes

We love shiny new stuff, but it’s not a good idea in the long term.