As the festive season approaches, many Australians are tightening their belts in anticipation of the higher costs associated with Christmas celebrations.

With the rising cost of living, it's no surprise that savvy shoppers are looking for ways to save on grocery bills.

Fortunately, Coles has stepped up to the plate, announcing significant price reductions on over 550 products, much to the relief of budget-conscious consumers.


To alleviate some of the financial pressure during the holiday season, Coles has slashed prices on 115 pantry and entertaining essentials.

These discounts will last for at least the next three months.


This initiative brings the total number of price-reduced items to an impressive 550 since October.

These reductions cover a range of categories, including popular meat products, pantry staples, snacks, desserts, and more, ensuring that there's something for everyone.

The timing couldn't be better, as competition between Coles and Woolworths intensifies in the lead-up to Christmas.


Both supermarket giants have confirmed that they will continue to offer their Christmas hams at the competitive price of $8 per kilogram, a move that's sure to be welcomed by consumers across the country.

Sarah Megginson, a personal finance expert from Finder, spoke about the benefits of this rivalry.

'Whenever there's competition between the supermarkets, the winners are customers,' Megginson said.

'We're happy for them to battle it out as long as we're the ones that get the rewards.'

This sentiment is echoed by many shoppers eager to take advantage of the price wars to stretch their holiday budgets further.


Some notable discounts at Coles include the Coles RSPCA Chicken Breast Kyiv Garlic Butter, now priced at $8.50, down from $9.50, and the Beef Stir Fry, now priced at $10, reduced from $11.50.

Seafood lovers will be pleased to find Tasmanian Salmon Portions Skin On four-packs at $17.50, a $19.50 savings from the previous price tag.

For those looking to indulge in some cheese, South Cape Brie is now $6, down from $6.80, and Tiverina Haloumi is reduced to $6.60 from $7.80.

The Coles Dry Roasted Nut Mix has also significantly dropped to $9 from $12.


Coles' chief commercial officer, Anna Croft, emphasised the company's commitment to delivering value to customers, especially during the festive season.

'We are committed to delivering value for our customers to help them fit more into their weekly budget and ease the cost of Christmas celebrations,' Croft stated.

This approach is in response to research indicating that nearly a quarter of Coles customers plan to cook more at home this Christmas and take advantage of food specials early to distribute their spending.

According to Roy Morgan data commissioned by the Australian Retailers Association, Australians are expected to spend a staggering $28 billion on festive food this year, so these price reductions are a welcome reprieve.

This figure represents a 4.2 per cent increase from the previous year.
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