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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.

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Online grocery delivery reviews Coles, Woolworths, IGA or Harris Farm – who gives the best home delivery experience?

Supermarket satisfaction survey review We compare Aldi, Coles, Woolworths, IGA, Costco, FoodWorks and more.

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Are your online groceries priced correctly? We look at IGA, FoodWorks and Harris Farm Markets to see how compliant they are with unit pricing requirements.

From pet food to cereal, see which products are suffering ‘shrinkflation’ in 2022 When it comes to choosing a product, size matters – so watch out for shrinking packet sizes, coming to a store near you.

Save money on groceries: how unit pricing can help Take a closer look at supermarket pricing labels to see where you can save.

Should you buy your Christmas groceries online or instore? Do you brave the crowds at your local supermarket, or is online shopping the key to nailing the big Christmas grocery shop?

Christmas groceries: Is Aldi, Coles or Woolies cheaper? We compare the price of a basket of Christmas grocery essentials.

The best and worst food products we tested this year What came out on top for taste, nutrition and more?

The best household products – and which ones to avoid We reveal the dazzlers and the duds from our lab tests.

Supermarket Christmas 2021: festive food from Coles, Woolworths, Aldi and IGA A taste of what you can buy for this year’s festive table.

5 tips to eat organic on a budget Want to get more organic produce in your diet? Try these tips.

Simple swaps to save time and money in the kitchen Changing up the way you do things in the kitchen can save you time and money – and help the environment too.

Which supermarket has the cheapest groceries? We investigate prices at Coles, Woolworths, Aldi and IGA to see which chain offers the most savings.

How we survey supermarket grocery prices Our comprehensive, independent survey of grocery prices out in the field reveals which supermarket chain offers the greatest savings. Here's how we do it.

How we test online grocery delivery services This is how assess the grocery delivery services offered by Woolworths, Coles, IGA and Harris Farm Markets.

Smart grocery swaps to save you money A few switches in your shopping basket can save you hundreds or even thousands on your annual grocery bill.

Food expiry dates and online grocery shopping What happens when supermarkets deliver out-of-date food?

Woolworths Online vs Coles Online Hints and tips for online grocery shopping during the pandemic.

5 reusable swaps for everyday items The pros and cons of reusable items, from 'unpaper' kitchen towels to menstrual pads.

Saving money with refillable products We compare refillable products at Aldi, Coles and Woolworths to see what your options are and how much you can save.

Is Aldi's snow gear sale worth the hype? The supermarket's yearly ski sale is coming up – but is the stuff any good?

Supermarket satisfaction: Aldi, Coles, Woolworths, IGA and more Our survey reveals your best and worst supermarkets for 2021.

Kmart Anko: Best buys and what to avoid We reveal the products that impressed in our tests – and the duds that disappointed.

How much are you getting for your money? Unit pricing will tell you Unit pricing in big supermarkets became mandatory in 2009, but there’s still a way to go to make it really work for consumers.

Big W Contempo best appliance buys We reveal the products that impressed, and those you might want to think twice about before adding to your cart.

Cadbury, Coca Cola, Colgate. Which supermarket is cheapest for national brands? We price national brand groceries at Coles, Woolworths and Aldi.

The best supermarket buys that topped our tests Get the top scorers in one easy list and make shopping a cinch.

Woolworths vs Coles vs Aldi: which house brands win on taste? We reveal the best budget buys for coffee, tea, jam, ice cream, butter and more.

10 thoughts you have shopping at Aldi I am not going into the centre aisle, I am not going into the centre aisle.

How to shop safely at the supermarket during the COVID-19 outbreak Steps you can take to ensure everyone's shopping experience is a safe one.

Food substitutes for when you've run out of ingredients These stand-ins will help you finish your dish without having to nip to the shops.

Why it's still hard to find toilet paper at the supermarket Panic buying, a lagging supply chain and being housebound have contributed to shortages in stores across the country.

Shopping at Aldi: best buys and what to avoid Should you just buy everything at Aldi? Well, no. We look at ski gear, TVs, coffee machines, nappies and more.

Best and worst household products of 2019 Winners and sinners from this year's CHOICE lab tests.

10 foods that topped CHOICE taste tests in 2019 These products were rated best in our tests this year – do they make it onto your shopping list?

Is a Costco membership worth it? We look at whether you'll get great deals or if it's all just a jumbo-sized novelty.

Changes needed to improve unit pricing The system is effective, but needs to be more accessible to everyone.

The best and worst supermarkets according to Australian shoppers Coles, Woolworths, Costco and Aldi versus Harris Farm, Foodland, FoodWorks and IGA.

'Why I hate using the supermarket self checkout' Are they really that convenient when it takes so long to scan everything?

Using your own plastic containers at Coles, Woolworths and IGA You already bring your own bags to the supermarket, so why not BYO plastic containers?

Are packaged groceries cheaper? Compare the price before you check out.

Aldi Special Buys called out as illegal bait advertising It's not uncommon for avid Aldi fans to go home disappointed on Saturday mornings.

Shoppers skipping on healthy groceries as living costs rise, says Coles 'Why should Australia pay more for big-brand items?', asks the supermarket chain's MD.

Woolworths phasing out disposable plastic bags Shoppers will have to buy reusable bags or bring their own.

Coles admits 'crazy' expensive grocery prices need to be cut Managing director plans to lower prices.

Australia Day honours for unit pricing advocate More consumer advocacy left to do, says recipient Ian Jarratt

CHOICE calls for unit pricing review We believe unit pricing should and can be better.

Market monopolies in Australia Is Australian suffering from a market concentration crisis?

Aussie Farmers Direct expands to full online supermarket Australian fresh food delivery service to offer a one-stop shop online.

Woolies relaunches its rewards program Is a 0.5% return for every dollar spent enough?

Coles ordered to repay suppliers $12m 1 July 2015 | A number of Coles' suppliers will be refunded as part of the ACCC's proceedings over unconscionable conduct.

Woolworths' Anzac campaign slammed 15 April 2015 | 'Fresh In Our Memories' branding receives widespread backlash.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

Woolworths and Aldi under fire from ACCC ACCC investigates reports of Woolworths and Aldi breaching Food and Grocery Code.

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