Discover the controversy surrounding Woolworths' decision to pull Australia Day merchandise, sparking a heated debate among customers and politicians.
Woolworths, a major Australian supermarket chain, has stirred up controversy with its recent announcement to halt the sale of Australia Day merchandise. The decision, which extends to both Woolworths and its subsidiary Big W, has sparked a heated debate among customers eager to celebrate the national holiday. While Australian flags will still be available at Big W stores year-round, the absence of themed merchandise in supermarkets has not been well-received.
Prominent figures like Tony Jones have criticized Woolworths for what they perceive as virtue signaling instead of focusing on their core business of selling food. On the other hand, Coles has taken a different approach by confirming the sale of Australia Day merchandise, creating a divide between the major supermarkets. Opposition Leader Peter Dutton even went as far as urging a boycott of Woolworths in response to their merchandise decision.
Woolworths' refusal to stock Australia Day products comes in light of a reported gradual decline in demand for such items, leading to a polarized reaction from the public. Despite the fierce backlash, Woolworths remains steadfast in its stance, emphasizing the need to adapt to changing customer preferences.
In a surprising turn of events, Aldi has also decided to forgo an Australia Day 'Special Buys' catalogue following Woolworths' lead. The decision to halt merchandise sales has not only sparked debates but also highlighted the evolving dynamics between retailers and cultural celebrations.
News producer Carla Efstratiou was reacting to reports Woolworths, which also owns Big W, will not be selling any Australia Day merchandise this year due to ...
Woolworths is facing the wrath of customers keen on celebrating Australia Day after announcing it would axe merchandise for the controversial celebration.
“While Australian flags are sold within BIG W all year round, we don't have any additional themed merchandise available to purchase in-store in our Supermarkets ...
Woolworths has come under fire for its decision to not sell Australia Day merchandise this year. The supermarket giant said declining product demand and ...
It's an iconic Australian supermarket brand but Woolworths has been condemned for ditching its ties to Australia Day, announcing it would no longer sell ...
2 / 3 free articles left. Woolworths Group will not be stocking Australia Day merchandise across Big W or Woolworths stores. While Australian flags will be ...
The news was brought to light yesterday, and Jones believes the supermarket should stick to “selling food instead of virtue signalling and getting on soapboxes” ...
"While Australian flags are sold within BIG W all year round, we don't have any additional themed merchandise available to purchase in-store in our supermarkets ...
Coles has confirmed it will sell Australia Day merchandise in the same week Woolworths and BIG W announced it would not stock any specific items related to ...
Australia's major supermarkets are at odds over the decision to stock Australia Day merchandise just two weeks out from the national holiday.
Supermarket giant Woolworths has announced it won't be selling any products to help Aussies mark Australia ...
Woolworths is facing the wrath of customers keen on celebrating Australia Day after announcing it would axe merchandise for the controversial celebration.
Woolworths Group, which includes Big W, said it sold Australian flags year round but confirmed this week that it would no longer sell additional ...
Some media and Coalition politicians have voiced outrage over the decision, which the retailer says is due to lack of customer demand.
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton is calling on Australians to "boycott Woolworths" after the retailer announced it is not going to stock Australia Day ...
Woolworths Group won't be selling any Australia Day-themed merchandise this year. The decision came as the company cited a decline in demand.
Woolworths has copped significant backlash but has refused to budge on its decision to stop selling Australia Day merchandise due to what it says is ...
Opposition leader Peter Dutton has called on Australians to boycott Woolworths after the supermarket giant said it would not be stocking Australia ...
The leader of the Opposition announced his intention to boycott the supermarket chain after they announced they would not be selling Australia Day ...
Peter Dutton has been accused of stoking culture wars and chasing headlines after he called for a boycott of Woolworths for not stocking Australia Day ...
The political storm over Australia Day shows no sign of easing as a second supermarket joined Woolworths i...
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has called on consumers to boycott Woolworths after the supermarket chain decided to stop selling Australia Day-themed ...
Customers won't be able to purchase Australia Day products at the retailers, who cited a "gradual decline in demand". However, Coles Group is continuing to ...
Supermarket chain Aldi said there will be no Australia Day 'Special Buys' catalogue in 2024 following Woolworths' decision to end merchandise.
Australian Retailers Association chief executive Paul Zahra and the head of the Business Council of Australia, Bran Black, backed the supermarkets' stance, ...
Woolies shoppers are already getting annoyed by the lack of Australia Day paraphernalia at stores, and are taking their frustrations out on under-pressure ...