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Court rules on Coles' discount promotions practices
A federal court has determined that Coles misled consumers through its 'Down Down' discount campaign. This ruling may influence advertising practices among other supermarkets in Australia. (sources: theguardian, bbc, abc)
ModernAction Briefing
The court found that Coles' promotions did not accurately represent savings for customers. This ruling follows a similar case involving another supermarket chain.
- Coles' 'Down Down' campaign was found to promote misleading discounts.
- The ruling could result in penalties for Coles.
- A similar case is ongoing against Woolworths regarding discount practices.
Why it matters
The ruling raises questions about the advertising practices of major supermarkets in Australia.
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