Judge in Coles court case questions whether ACCC case has to fail
A judge has raised doubts about the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission's case against Coles, which accuses the supermarket of misleading consumers with deceptive discount practices.
Woolworths reports 16% jump in profits as ACCC prepares legal action over ‘illusory’ discounts
Woolworths has reported a 16.4% increase in profits ahead of a legal challenge from the ACCC regarding misleading discount practices.
Coles in court: the high-stakes battle over the price of your groceries – podcast
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is suing Coles over allegations of providing misleading discounts on everyday products, as the supermarket maintains its innocence in court.
A close look at the price patterns that landed Coles in court
Coles faces legal action from the ACCC over alleged misleading pricing practices tied to its 'Down Down' marketing campaign.
'Blatant' fake discounting by retailers in ACCC's sights
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) aims to tackle fake discounting and rebuild consumer trust in 2026, with a focus on making regulations easier for businesses to follow.
'It was an error': Former Coles' cookies manager grilled over Shapes pricing
A former manager at Coles supermarket admitted to a federal court that a pricing error led to misleading discount promotions on Arnott's Shapes.
Mobil agrees to pay $16 million fine for false fuel claims
Mobil Oil Australia has been fined $16 million for misleading advertising claims about its fuel products in Queensland.
Coles downplays meaning of 'Down Down' pricing in federal court case
Coles is facing a federal court case in which the ACCC accuses it of misleading consumers with its 'Down Down' price promotions.
Coles tells court its Down Down promotions were ‘fair dinkum’ discounts and did not mislead shoppers
Coles is defending its 'Down Down' promotional pricing in court, arguing that consumers view it as genuine discounts.
Coles offered ‘utterly misleading’ discounts ACCC argues in federal court case
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has commenced legal action against Coles, alleging the supermarket misled customers through misleading discount practices that masked price increases on numerous products.
ACCC accuses Coles of 'planned' campaign to mislead customers
The ACCC is suing Coles for allegedly misleading customers about pricing discounts on over 200 household products in a significant court case.
Why a packet of Arnott's Shapes could help determine the 'case of the century'
The ACCC is taking Coles to court over alleged misleading discounts, with significant implications for pricing strategies in Australia.