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Woolworths Faces Backlash for Australia Day Merchandise Decision

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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.

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Woolworths double standard called out amid Australia Day debate (Daily Mail)

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 ...

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'Woke': Backlash to Woolies Aus Day decision (NEWS.com.au)

Woolworths is facing the wrath of customers keen on celebrating Australia Day after announcing it would axe merchandise for the controversial celebration.

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Woolworths Won't Be Selling Australia Day Merchandise In 2024 (10 News First)

“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 ...

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Woolworths slammed for pulling Australia Day products from shelves (Sky News Australia)

Woolworths has come under fire for its decision to not sell Australia Day merchandise this year. The supermarket giant said declining product demand and ...

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Shelving our big day: Woke Woolies cancels Australia Day items (Daily Telegraph)

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 ...

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Big W, Woolworths terminate range after "gradual decline" - Ragtrader (Ragtrader)

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 ...

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'Who do they think they are?': Tony Jones slams Woolworths over ... (3AW)

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” ...

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Woolworths and Big W to scrap Australia Day merchandise (The Canberra Times)

"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 ...

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Coles confirms it will sell Australia Day merch after Woolworths boycott (MuMbrella)

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 ...

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Coles makes a huge Australia Day announcement after Woolworths ... (Daily Mail)

Australia's major supermarkets are at odds over the decision to stock Australia Day merchandise just two weeks out from the national holiday.

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Major retailers drop Australia Day merchandise range (9News)

Supermarket giant Woolworths has announced it won't be selling any products to help Aussies mark Australia ...

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'Woke': Backlash to Woolies Aus Day decision (NEWS.com.au)

Woolworths is facing the wrath of customers keen on celebrating Australia Day after announcing it would axe merchandise for the controversial celebration.

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Dutton urges boycott of Woolworths for not selling Australia Day items (The Sydney Morning Herald)

Woolworths Group, which includes Big W, said it sold Australian flags year round but confirmed this week that it would no longer sell additional ...

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Peter Dutton calls for boycott of Woolworths after Australia Day ... (The Guardian)

Some media and Coalition politicians have voiced outrage over the decision, which the retailer says is due to lack of customer demand.

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Woolworths and Big W Australia Day decision prompts Peter Dutton ... (ABC News)

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton is calling on Australians to "boycott Woolworths" after the retailer announced it is not going to stock Australia Day ...

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Woolworths to drop Australia Day merchandise, citing cultural ... (Inside Retail)

Woolworths Group won't be selling any Australia Day-themed merchandise this year. The decision came as the company cited a decline in demand.

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Woolworths cops fierce backlash over Australia Day merchandise ban (Yahoo News Australia)

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 ...

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Peter Dutton calls for Woolworths boycott after it stops stocking ... (Women's Agenda)

Opposition leader Peter Dutton has called on Australians to boycott Woolworths after the supermarket giant said it would not be stocking Australia ...

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'Point scoring': Peter Dutton's calls to boycott Woolworths over ... (SBS)

The leader of the Opposition announced his intention to boycott the supermarket chain after they announced they would not be selling Australia Day ...

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Dutton blasted for 'cheap' Aus Day stunt (The Australian)

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 ...

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Dutton accused of stoking 'culture war' with boycott call as second ... (9News)

The political storm over Australia Day shows no sign of easing as a second supermarket joined Woolworths i...

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Woolworths Australia Day: Peter Dutton calls for Woolies boycott ... (The Australian Financial Review)

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has called on consumers to boycott Woolworths after the supermarket chain decided to stop selling Australia Day-themed ...

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Woolworths and Big W join league of retailers dumping Australia ... (SBS)

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 ...

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Aldi joins Woolworths and Kmart in ditching Australia Day merch (The Canberra Times)

Supermarket chain Aldi said there will be no Australia Day 'Special Buys' catalogue in 2024 following Woolworths' decision to end merchandise.

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Retailer, business groups hit back at Dutton's call for Woolworths ... (The Sydney Morning Herald)

Australian Retailers Association chief executive Paul Zahra and the head of the Business Council of Australia, Bran Black, backed the supermarkets' stance, ...

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'Angry' Woolworths customers confront staff over Australia Day move (Yahoo News Australia)

Woolies shoppers are already getting annoyed by the lack of Australia Day paraphernalia at stores, and are taking their frustrations out on under-pressure ...

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