At ShopAround, we know the weekly grocery run can quietly chip away at your budget. But with a few clever habits and tools – including our own app that compares prices between Coles and Woolworths, tracks specials, and helps you build cost-effective grocery lists – you can save big without sacrificing your favourites...

Aldi—renowned for its bargain prices and quirky middle-aisle finds—is dipping its toes into grocery delivery in Australia. In a Canberra pilot via DoorDash, the brand is testing online convenience. We at Shoparound took a detailed look at how this stacks up against Coles and Woolworths...

According to the ACCC, Woolworths holds a 38% share of the grocery market, followed by Coles at 29%, while Aldi sits at around 9% — though Aldi claims over 10% ABCRegion Canberra+159News+15News.com.au+15. Independent grocers, including IGA, hold just 7%. So, why don’t more shoppers embrace Aldi’s affordability?

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has just wrapped a year-long investigation into the supermarket sector — and the results are raising eyebrows. It turns out Coles and Woolworths have such a strong hold on the industry, they no longer need to compete vigorously on price. That lack of pressure means fewer discounts, slower price drops, and rising margins — and Aussie families are feeling the squeeze...

In the heart of Sydney's World Square, a new player is making waves in the grocery sector. Gong Grocer, an Asian supermarket founded by Brian Nguyen and his family in 2023, achieved a remarkable $10 million in revenue within its first year. This venture aims to offer a culturally rich...

A recent investigation by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has revealed that Woolworths and Coles rank among the most profitable supermarket chains globally. The report highlights concerns over limited competition in Australia's grocery sector...

There’s a new kind of trolley coming to Coles — and it might just change. Coles has announced the launch of an AI-powered shopping trolley, a first for Australian supermarkets. Designed to make the weekly grocery run quicker and easier, these smart carts will begin trials in January 2025 at the Coles Richmond Traders store in Melbourne...

The Lung Foundation Australia is calling for cigarettes to be removed from major supermarkets in an effort to reduce smoking rates and make tobacco less accessible. The proposal focuses on prevention and reducing impulse purchases, while health experts and authorities tackle the growing illegal tobacco market...

Australia’s biggest supermarkets and the country’s top competition watchdog are currently locked in a bit of a price-tag tug-of-war - one that might make you think twice the next time you spot a “special” in the grocery aisle.

Starting Wednesday, nearly 400 popular grocery items will see an average price drop of 10%, with discounted prices locked in until 2026. As winter approaches, Woolworths has announced a significant price reduction on close to 400 essential products in a move aimed at helping Australians manage the rising cost of living...

With the cost of living continuing to pinch wallets across the country, Aussies are getting creative - especially when it comes to snacking. Gone are the days of splurging on big-ticket indulgences. These days, it’s all about the bite-sized bliss...

Turns out Coles and Woolworths aren’t just topping the local shopping scene—they’re also among the most profitable supermarkets in the world. And the ACCC thinks it’s high time they cleaned up a few things in aisle nine (and ten, and probably twelve too)...

If you’ve felt like your grocery bill at Woolies is a little steeper lately, you’re not imagining it...

Woolworths has ruffled feathers among its Everyday Rewards members by cutting a second key benefit in just two weeks - and let’s just say, shoppers are not quietly nodding in agreement...

With grocery prices creeping up like they’re trying to reach the top shelf, and the cost-of-living crisis refusing to back off, Australians are doing what any sensible shopper would: getting thrifty...