Coles and Woolworths in-app deals are examples of unfair pricing practices and should be banned, Choice tells supermarket inquiry
Rosie Thomas, director of campaigns at Choice, cited an example of a supermarket offering member-only prices for mushrooms which were ‘an essential item’.Rosie Thomas, director of campaigns at Choice, cited an example of a supermarket offering member-only prices for mushrooms which were ‘an essential item’.
“Again, we are talking about excluding people who might need the deals the most from being able to access them.” Discounted multi-buy offers were also criticised for distorting consumer buying decisions and for being inaccessible to some shoppers unable to afford the larger purchases. Woolworths has consistently defended its practices, arguing in a submission to the Senate inquiry that its digital tools make it easier for consumers to compare prices, save money and more easily manage their budgets.Our Australian morning briefing breaks down the key stories of the day, telling you what’s happening and why it matters“We often get thwarted where we’re trying to negotiate for a site. The chain will come along at the last minute, offer more and we lose the site,” Harrison said.
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