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The Palantir problem Coles could not explain away
What began as an AI efficiency play became a lesson in how retailers explain data.
Coles claims Palantir wasn’t used for surveillance, ends partnership
Coles previously claimed that the software is used for operations such as bakery production planning.
Why Woolworths and Coles are now selling thousands more ‘own brand’ products
Supermarkets have the potential to increase their profitability by selling their own products, as long as they keep a fu...
Parent Hax’s rinse-free wash cloth lands in Coles
Top N Tail is designed to minimise cleaning time and fills a functional gap between standard wet wipes and full baths.
Coles FY26 profit climbs as liquor falters and job cuts loom
Liquor faltered as Coles CEO Leah Weckert flagged theft concerns and hundreds of corporate job cuts.
Coles and Woolworths enter retail’s facial recognition minefield
From “pay with a smile” terminals to in-store cameras, Australian retail is quietly building a biometric future.
ACCC probes Aldi, Coles and Leggo after Four Corners claims
The businesses in question told Inside FMCG that they reject the claims raised by Four Corners.
Coles offshores jobs to India due to ‘competitive’ retail sector
Accenture has already begun advertising jobs for the program, based in Mumbai.
How brands can fight back against retail’s phantom labels
Retailers are using data, design and the illusion of choice to build private-label brands that look increasingly like th...
Food fraud is rising but why aren’t Aussie retailers testing for it?
A new investigation suggests fraud is slipping through the gaps, and brands are footing the reputational bill.
Coles, Aldi, Leggo reject China sourcing allegations
One in five products tested allegedly did not originate from the country the packaging claimed.
Coles to shut store on crime-stricken Melbourne CBD street
In 2025, 95,181 criminal incidents in retail locations were recorded in the state, a 25.7 per cent increase over the pas...
How the ACCC is using its new powers to penalise Coles
The Kalgoorlie decision and new pricing rules show the regulator is examining both where supermarkets open and what they...
Coles challenges ACCC decision to block WA store
Coles said it was dissatisfied with the “objectively incorrect” decision.
Coles backs out of $4bn Greencross deal
Coles said it applies a "disciplined approach" to acquisitions.
Coles partners with Bluey to launch themed merchandise range
Coles is running a promotional competition for Flybuys loyalty program members from July 17 to August 6.
Indian Foods Group expands nationally as Australians embrace Indian food
"Our goal is to remove the barriers people often associate with cooking Indian food," said Anchal Nayyar, director of In...
ACCC blocks new Coles location in WA amid competition concerns
It found there to be a “real prospect” that it would lead to the exit of an independent competitor in the area.
Coles confirms TPG discussions over $4bn Greencross deal
The TPG-backed pet business passed $2bn revenue in 2025.
Calmer Co celebrates Fiji Kava deal with Coles
Yoshida said that it currently accounts for around 10 per cent of all Kava sales on Amazon in the US.
