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Supermarkets

Get the low-down on supermarkets' tricks of the trade, loyalty rewards cards and market dominance.

We all need to buy our food somewhere, and it's pretty likely you'll end up shopping in an outlet owned by one of the big two supermarkets chains in Australia. Feeding ourselves should be a simple task, but there's a lot to think about when going to the supermarket – like cost, country of origin, privacy, the environmental impact and market dominance. CHOICE takes you through the aisles to help you make the most of your weekly shop.

Meet the shopping team

Articles

ACCC to put Woolworths under the microscope 6 January 2015 | Supermarket giant feels the heat from the regulator after complaints from suppliers

Bottleshop prices Supermarkets dominate bottleshop sales, but not everyone's toasting their success.

CHOICE supermarket special investigation Australia's big two supermarkets put the price squeeze on suppliers and brands.

Coles' partnership with GE Capital raises concerns Supermarket's joint venture with GE Capital could have repercussions for consumers.

Fresh food tricks How fresh is it really? We reveal the tricks producers and supermarkets use to keep food looking fresh.

Reducing food waste How to ensure food is tasted, not wasted.

Kogan enters online grocery market 9 February 2015 | Supermarkets face increased competition as Kogan.com starts selling discounted grocery products.

Shopping loyalty cards Retailers benefit more from their loyalty cards and rewards programs than you do, so be careful who you give your loyalty to.

Supermarket sales tricks How supermarkets are designed to make you spend more.

Supermarket wines Is that bottle of wine premium or home brand? The answer may surprise you.

Sustainable shopping bags Why use plastic bags when you know the world can't take it?

Unit pricing rules not always followed Check the numbers closely to get the best deal.

Where does your food come from? We look at more than 360 supermarket products to see whether the claim 'Australian made' really checks out.

The shopping team

Our researchers have been sniffing out dodgy supermarket practices for some time now, and whether they're shopping for their own families or trawling the aisles on CHOICE's time, they're always on the lookout for anything that may hurt or benefit everyday consumers throughout Australia.