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What to know about Woolworths’ appointment of its first female CEO in 100 years

While some have welcomed the move as a historic moment, others refer to it as an example of a "glass cliff".

Woolworths books higher net profit, sales in first half

The supermarket group's sales rose 4.4 per cent to $34.64 billion.
Woolworths to drop Australia Day merchandise, citing cultural sensitivity

Woolworths to drop Australia Day merchandise, citing cultural sensitivity

The decision is in response to "broader discussions" about the meaning of January 26th to the country's diverse communit...
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Woolworths’ campaign calls for kindness to staff this holiday season

According to the company, more than 2000 incidents of violence and abuse have been recorded in stores during the past fe...

Woolworths opens all of its online stores to third-party sellers

MarketPlus will enable merchants to sell across MyDeal, Everyday Market, and the newly launched Big W Market.

Woolworths sees quarterly sales increase led by food segment

Food businesses continued to moderate over the quarter driven mainly by deflation in fruit and vegetables and meat.

“Back to what good looks like”: The ups and downs of Woolworths’ FY23

Woolworths Group CEO Brad Banducci noted that Australia and New Zealand’s ongoing battle with inflation hit both custome...

Woolworths reaps $1.6 billion profit, despite consumers cutting back

CEO Brad Banducci said the year marked a “return to relative stability” after several years of material Covid-related di...

Woolworths boosts funding to combat food insecurity

According to Woolworths data, about 40 per cent of Australians are struggling to make ends meet, with some stating that ...

Woolworths faces prosecution over unpaid long service leave

The regulator has also alleged underpayments ranging between $250 to over $12,000 and has filed 1000 chargers in the Mag...

Woolworths launches Milkrun in New Zealand

Mark Wolfenden, director of digital and loyalty for Woolworths Group New Zealand, said the retailer is excited to share ...

Woolworths to rebrand its NZ store network in $370 million upgrade

“In the coming months and years, you’re going to see us bringing the best of the Woolworths brand across the Tasman," sa...

NSW toughens penalties for those who abuse retail staff

The landmark reforms will see NSW and SA take legislative action in response to the increased occurrence of customer agg...

Retailers will find it ‘difficult to absorb’ minimum wage rise

The National Retail Association’s legal director Lindsay Carroll said the increase would be “unattainable for most busin...

Woolworths acquires Milkrun, rebrands Metro60

Woolworths Group CEO, Brad Banducci, said: “We’ve long admired Milkrun’s innovative brand, dedication to customers and a...

Woolworths gains New Zealand clearance to buy PetStock

The commission’s investigation has resolved the acquisition is “unlikely to substantially lessen the competition” in any...

What Coles and Woolworths are focusing on in the second half of FY23

Australia's supermarket duopoly is already feeling the pain, and reaping the rewards, of changing customer behaviour.

Woolworths’ first-half profit increases as customers return to stores

Woolworths Group CEO, Brad Banducci, said sales momentum was solid in the half as the operating rhythm continues to impr...

Aussie supermarkets can expect softer demand ahead, say analysts

Coles and Woolworths are expected to report half-yearly earnings on February 21 and 22, respectively.

Woolworths set to sell stake in Endeavour Group for $636 million

Australian supermarket giant Woolworths Group is selling a 5.5 per cent stake in Endeavour Group for $636 million.