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    Find out the huge problem with Woolworths' new trolleys that's causing a stir among shoppers

    No hook for shopping bags, no child seat, smaller and to light. I was driving out and watched a couple being blown all over the place it was just luck they did not hit a car
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    Coles, Woolworths worry shoppers with price tag overhaul: 'Now they can dupe us and we can't prove it'

    Are these devices operating via wifi as in most of their stores I have been in wifi has been very poor so not able to check prices against other stores. Someone still has to enter the details so just as likely to get operator error
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    ‘It’s out of hand’: Woolworths receives backlash over controversial Cadbury chocolate pricing

    So if you buy three bars of chocolate you now pay the same price as you did for each bar a month ago so we’re is the incentive to buy multi. Be like me and leave them on the shelves better for your health and your pocket
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    Australians grapple with soaring costs of everyday pantry staples

    A lot of very good information (thou had already notice the bigger than normal increase on some items. Information is always good if acted on so have now crossed a few more items of the shopping list. A couple of price increases that have gone through the roof, bread, crisp, cheese, UHT cream...
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    Exposed: How Coles' 'cheapskate' tactics on meat could affect your grocery bill!

    Not been to Cole’s since 28 December Ordered our flyby gift cards in November received notification 10 December that had been actioned did not receive them until 7 January ( (stamped dated 2 January not what I call good customer service
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    Exposed: How Coles' 'cheapskate' tactics on meat could affect your grocery bill!

    How can they continue to say that the rising cost of food is down to transport cost when fuel has come down in price. Checking the packet size is a must. Look at shopping around Aldi may not have all the items you require but tinned items and vegetables seem to be cheaper
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    Christmas is about to get more expensive as Australians prepare for a massive 75 per cent grocery bill spike

    Depending on how many you are buying for should govern what you buy and the amoun. Look for what will give the most number of meals out of one joint Pork seems to be good value at this time in most supermarkets Look at bulk buying from the cheep shops, Silly Sollys have some good tinned food at...
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    Coles draws flak for ‘sneakily’ raising milk prices

    Well back to drinking long black and more water less tea
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    Why is Coles introducing body-worn cameras at 30 stores? Unveiling their latest move to combat theft and violence

    Fantastic ideal , but to make it work they need to have enough staff on the shop floor at all times. Hiring a police office for a couple of hours a day could also have a great effect.
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    Discover what big change Woolworths has made to their checkouts–will this affect you?

    I can’t remember reading any article were Coles or Woolworths have been broken into/ held up and cash stolen, in the last 5 years. But as rightly pointed out by others they are not a bank, thou don’t see a problem with getting $50 when paying for your shopping.
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    Are supermarkets secretly watching you? The shocking reason behind their increased surveillance

    More cameras, more staff, open all counters, staff to meet and great when you enter and say high when walking round the store. Let the customers now that you now they are in store and valued. Some stores need less stackers on the floor during main shopping times(camera can’t see behind boxes...
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    Major Woolworths change infuriates shoppers

    I’ve not come across this members pricing yet but am looking forward to checking out what the benefits are in their catalog before I go shopping Not received any emails yet as a member giving details of any offers
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    Sneaky behaviour from Coles - Flybuys

    We have completed this offer twice and have just done the first week of their third offer so far no issues. as normals with Coles it does take a few day for the points to be added. as Coles is not our normal supermarket we try to limit our spend to just above the $60, and watch what we buy...
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    Why are you paying more for milk at Coles, Woolworths and ALDI? The truth behind rising prices

    With the cost going up the only way forward is to change your habit. From drinking 3 or 4 cups of coffee a day, made with milk, I now drink my coffee black and save 50c a mug
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    Are Coles & Woolworths driving up your grocery costs? Discover the truth behind this supermarket giant duopoly

    We use to do all our weekly shop at one store but that has all changed we now price check between stores to get the best price and that includes picking up some fresh veg from road side stalls. We are fortunate to have a number of retailers close by so don’t spend extra on fuel
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    Is it time to wave goodbye to Woolworths? Major changes to its Everyday Extra rewards program send shoppers packing

    I had been thinking about taking out the rewards extra for some time but am now rethinking it. The benefits for a couple seems very limited, we don’t shop online and will be back to doing just small shops. So not much saving there. On the normal reward scheme we always take advantage of the 10...
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    Coles customers miffed after store goes self checkout ONLY: 'Now EVERYBODY has a job at Coles'

    If that’s the only choice then it’s off to woollies or Aldi for me. I don’t think they will save money as a report a few days ago stated theft has been going up since Covid with a increase loss through self check out
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    Beer drinkers beware: your favourite tipple is about to get a whole lot more expensive!

    In some cases an increase will have a good result, less people getting drunk as won’t be able to afford it. For me it will mean reducing the amount of alcohol and going tea total more often. May well result in some pubs closing during the week
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