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Consumer watchdog zeroes in on Woolworths’ allegedly fake discounts as it meets supermarket giant in court

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is taking Woolworths to federal court, alleging the supermarket giant misled shoppers with fake discounts through its 'Prices Dropped' program by temporarily raising prices before applying promotions. The case involves 12 specific products and follows a similar action against Coles.

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Consumer watchdog zeroes in on Woolworths’ allegedly fake discounts as it meets supermarket giant in court

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Consumer watchdog zeroes in on Woolworths’ allegedly fake discounts as it meets supermarket giant in court

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