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Analysis
Eating cheap: Families slash weekly shop to under $200 a week
Families across the country are being forced to re-evaluate their weekly shops in the face of rising grocery prices.
- by Nina Hendy
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After 25 years in Victoria, thrift store chain Savers is setting up in Sydney’s west
The cost of living crisis hasn’t been the only factor behind Savers Australia’s decision to expand into NSW for the first time.
- by Jessica Yun
Opinion
Federal budget
For younger Australians, this budget falls woefully short
In the lead-up to the budget, younger Australians were hopeful for real cost-of-living relief. Instead, we’ve been left with little to celebrate.
- by Ryan Bourke
‘A really stark indicator’: People slashing food spending to cope with rising costs
As prices continue to increase, new data shows persistent cost-of-living pressures are making households re-evaluate their shopping lists.
- by Rachel Clun
From apps to ugly veg: Four simple ways to cut up to 40% off your grocery bill
Feeling the pinch? Innovative online tools are helping shoppers save at the supermarket, or bypass it altogether.
- by Bianca Hrovat
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Inflation
Businesses struggle as cash-strapped customers dump spending plans
The cost-of-living crisis that is hitting consumers is now being felt by small and medium-sized businesses as shoppers try to make savings.
- by Shane Wright
Updated
Supermarkets
Coles expands home brands to compete with Aldi
As the price of some fruit and meat comes down, Coles is betting on lower-priced home-brand products to stop customers from switching to the German discount supermarket.
- by Jessica Yun
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Retail property
Vicinity ‘left exposed’ to security threats after senior management shake-up
One of Australia’s largest mall owners significantly downgraded its security management at 57 major shopping centres around the country in the month before the deadly Westfield Bondi Junction attack.
- by Simon Johanson
Why are more businesses charging extra to pay by card?
More businesses are now placing surcharges on all card payments, while they were previously only common on credit cards.
- by Mary Ward
Opinion
Ethical living
Green petrol and eco plastic? Fake ‘Earth friendly’ claims are out of control
The use of vague environmental claims that confuse consumers, such as “eco” or “green”, is being banned in the EU. Australia should do the same.
- by Erin Turner and Gerard Brody
Updated
Supermarket inquiry
Woolworths chief Brad Banducci threatened with jail time at Senate supermarket inquiry
The supermarket giant’s outgoing CEO refused to answer repeated questions about the company’s return on equity, which infuriated Greens senator Nick McKim.
- by Jessica Yun