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ACCC sues Woolworths over alleged misleading 'Prices Dropped' promotions
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has begun a landmark trial against Woolworths, alleging the supermarket misled customers through illusory 'Prices Dropped' promotions. The regulator claims Woolworths artificially inflated prices before discounting them, while the supermarket argues the changes were due to supplier costs and inflation.
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8 tagsmisleading pricingconsumer lawsupermarketdiscount promotionsprice gougingwas/is pricinginflationtrial
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1 evidence itemsWoolworths engaged in ‘marketing magic’ to trick customers, consumer watchdog tells court
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Woolworths engaged in ‘marketing magic’ to trick customers, consumer watchdog tells court
Apr 21, 2026, 12:51 PM
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