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Woolworths Faces Discount Dispute Ruling

Woolworths Faces Discount Dispute Ruling

Published 3 weeks, 5 days ago
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The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is wrapping up its case against Woolworths, accusing the supermarket of misleading shoppers with fake discounts. Woolies denies the charges, but the ACCC claims the was prices werent held long enough to be legitimate, tricking customers into thinking they saved money. Earlier this year, Coles faced similar charges, and Woolworths tightened its rules amid inflation pressures, shortening the time products needed at full price before discounting. Shoppers questioned the big red tags, and internal reviews showed breaches on dozens of promotions. The ruling could result in fines and force clearer rules on discounts across retail, impacting everyday buyers battling inflation.

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