ACCC v Woolworths trial exposes supermarket discount practices
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- Category: Business
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-01 11:00 UTC
- Sources: The Guardian Business
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s seven‑day trial against Woolworths gave a rare look inside the retailer’s discounting tactics. The case highlights how the watchdog aims to curb misleading price cuts. The Guardian reports that despite the insight, it remains unclear whether the trial will change consumer shopping habits.
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