# Supermarkets and Retail **URL:** \ **Category:** Spy Lounge\ **Created:** [December 30, 2025, 9:57am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/supermarkets-and-retail/30263 "2025-12-30T09:57:42Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 35
**Author:** ![KICK-IT](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/k/43a26b/32.png) [@KICK-IT](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/KICK-IT)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2026, 11:11pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/supermarkets-and-retail/30263/688 "2026-10-12T23:11:58Z")
> [@KiwiSteve](#): > > by waiting until day 55 to pay our credit card, we get interest on the money, and we get frequent flyer points we use to book business travel. this means we win twice - we not only get interest on the money until we pay the credit company, we also save on flights Apparently you’re moronic and irresponsible paying your bills on time, whilst earning interest on your cash and airline points on your bills! 🤷‍♂️ ---
**Author:** ![TV.Cynic](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/tv.cynic/32/316932_2.png) [@TV.Cynic](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/TV.Cynic)\ **Post date:** [October 13, 2026, 2:50am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/supermarkets-and-retail/30263/689 "2026-10-13T02:50:53Z")
> **[Hundreds of French supermarkets' fridges hacked in large-scale attack](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-10-13/french-supermarkets-hacked-causing-fires-and-food-loss/107258724)** > > Several major food retailers in France are targeted by hackers who raised fridge temperatures to 50 degrees Celsius, causing fires and spoiling food. ---
**Author:** ![ElCapitanCranky](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/elcapitancranky/32/531872_2.png) [@ElCapitanCranky](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/ElCapitanCranky)\ **Post date:** [October 13, 2026, 3:11am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/supermarkets-and-retail/30263/690 "2026-10-13T03:11:39Z")
Apparently, this is “UnAustralian” accordong to Uncle Rupe’s lot. > **[Coles quietly increases paper bag prices in latest blow to shoppers](https://www.nine.com.au/lifestyle/money/coles-paper-bag-price-increase-20261012-p614iv.html)** > > The 20 per cent price hike comes as budget-conscious Australians face growing frustration over everyday supermarket expenses. ---
**Author:** ![Seriani](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/s/d9b06d/32.png) [@Seriani](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/Seriani)\ **Post date:** [October 13, 2026, 4:48am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/supermarkets-and-retail/30263/691 "2026-10-13T04:48:53Z")
I went to Coles a few nights ago and noticed I’d been charged 60c for 2 bags. I know it’s only 5c,but there was no signage of the price change anywhere in the store which I thought was a bit strange. ---
**Author:** ![JBar](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/jbar/32/151177_2.png) [@JBar](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/JBar)\ **Post date:** [October 13, 2026, 5:07am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/supermarkets-and-retail/30263/692 "2026-10-13T05:07:38Z")
> [@KICK-IT](#): > > Oxford Street is being closed this month and turned into a mall A bit surprised because it’s such a major thoroughfare in London but I thought the same about George Street in Sydney but they made it work wuth the light rail running through it. A lot of European cities have successfully done it too. ---
**Author:** ![TV.Cynic](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/tv.cynic/32/316932_2.png) [@TV.Cynic](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/TV.Cynic)\ **Post date:** [October 14, 2026, 4:26am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/supermarkets-and-retail/30263/693 "2026-10-14T04:26:34Z")
> **[Beauty giant Lush confirms permanent exit from all Westfield shopping centres](https://www.nine.com.au/lifestyle/money/lush-exits-westfield-shopping-centres-20261014-p615br.html)** > > Why the fan favourite brand and Australia’s largest shopping centre operator are cutting ties. > “Over the next three years Lush will be coming out of all 10 of our Westfield locations across Australia,” the spokesperson said. ---
**Author:** ![JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/9dc877/32.png) [@JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/JohnsonTV)\ **Post date:** [October 14, 2026, 5:51am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/supermarkets-and-retail/30263/694 "2026-10-14T05:51:57Z")
> **[Hot roast chook pack now a ‘bachelor’s handbag’ for real - retailbiz](https://www.retailbiz.com.au/latest-news/hot-roast-chook-pack-now-a-bachelors-handbag-for-real/)** > > Woolworths is turning the Australian nickname for its popular hot roast chicken into a retail product, launching a limited-edition reusable “Bachelor’s Handbag” from October 14. > The “Bachelor’s Handbag” will be available for $10 from selected Woolworths Supermarkets and Metro stores, as well as online, from October 14. The reusable bags will be sold while stocks last. ---
**Author:** ![Radiohead](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/radiohead/32/21429_2.png) [@Radiohead](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/Radiohead)\ **Post date:** [October 14, 2026, 8:35am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/supermarkets-and-retail/30263/695 "2026-10-14T08:35:21Z")
I bought a bottle of water that has the label upside down… I’ve not seen that before? Perhaps I need to stand on my head to drink it? ![20261014_144648](https://mediaspy-org-s3.s3.dualstack.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/original/4X/8/a/c/8ac7a9565e55d2355438fa1d21ee7e2ed64664c8.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Tane04](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/tane04/32/348677_2.png) [@Tane04](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/Tane04)\ **Post date:** [October 14, 2026, 8:50am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/supermarkets-and-retail/30263/696 "2026-10-14T08:50:04Z")
Time to open another bottle of NILKNARF TNUOM. ---
**Author:** ![Radiohead](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/radiohead/32/21429_2.png) [@Radiohead](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/Radiohead)\ **Post date:** [October 14, 2026, 9:12am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/supermarkets-and-retail/30263/697 "2026-10-14T09:12:18Z")
Let me finish my ![IMG_2229](https://mediaspy-org-s3.s3.dualstack.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/original/4X/6/0/e/60e4659dc8f3fde8e833b8295118ec23d68d54cd.jpeg) first ---
**Author:** ![ElCapitanCranky](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/elcapitancranky/32/531872_2.png) [@ElCapitanCranky](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/ElCapitanCranky)\ **Post date:** [October 14, 2026, 9:17am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/supermarkets-and-retail/30263/698 "2026-10-14T09:17:19Z")
I brought one of these bags. They’re insulated but won’t hold much. ---
**Author:** ![ElCapitanCranky](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/elcapitancranky/32/531872_2.png) [@ElCapitanCranky](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/ElCapitanCranky)\ **Post date:** [October 14, 2026, 9:19am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/supermarkets-and-retail/30263/699 "2026-10-14T09:19:10Z")
> [@Radiohead](#): > > Perhaps I need to stand on my head to drink it? I’d pay you to do that. 🤣 Also ![FB_IMG_1791969642329](https://mediaspy-org-s3.s3.dualstack.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/original/4X/5/f/f/5ff0b5f6027364cd76917478a2158f6ab0650f1d.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/9dc877/32.png) [@JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/JohnsonTV)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2026, 1:21am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/supermarkets-and-retail/30263/700 "2026-10-15T01:21:59Z")
> **[Cue and Veronika Maine to close 26 stores as buyers circle](https://www.smartcompany.com.au/retail/cue-and-veronika-maine-to-close-26-stores-as-buyers-circle/)** > > The closures will begin on Thursday, after prospective buyers indicated they would not seek to continue trading the 26 locations. ---
**Author:** ![JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/9dc877/32.png) [@JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/JohnsonTV)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2026, 4:57am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/supermarkets-and-retail/30263/701 "2026-10-15T04:57:38Z")
> **[Costco’s A$5.66 Billion Retail Assault Threatens JB Hi-Fi, Harvey Norman And...](https://www.channelnews.com.au/costcos-a5-66-billion-retail-assault-threatens-jb-hi-fi-harvey-norman-and-the-good-guys/)** ---
**Author:** ![KICK-IT](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/k/43a26b/32.png) [@KICK-IT](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/KICK-IT)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2026, 7:38am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/supermarkets-and-retail/30263/702 "2026-10-15T07:38:00Z")
20 more Costco stores is quite the expansion ---
**Author:** ![bacco007](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/bacco007/32/99038_2.png) [@bacco007](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/bacco007)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2026, 7:48am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/supermarkets-and-retail/30263/703 "2026-10-15T07:48:54Z")
Talk is their next store isnt opening until 2029 - so its going to be a slow rollout. ---
**Author:** ![JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/9dc877/32.png) [@JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/JohnsonTV)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2026, 8:08am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/supermarkets-and-retail/30263/704 "2026-10-15T08:08:57Z")
There are banana shortages at some supermarkets across Australia. > **[Why bananas are disappearing from Woolies, Coles and ALDI shelves](https://7news.com.au/business/consumer-protection/banana-shortage-hits-australian-supermarkets-as-shoppers-struggle-to-find-popular-fruit-c-23024055)** > > ‘Coles really needs to change this sign, Bananas implies plural.’ ---
**Author:** ![Radiohead](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/radiohead/32/21429_2.png) [@Radiohead](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/Radiohead)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2026, 8:12am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/supermarkets-and-retail/30263/705 "2026-10-15T08:12:48Z")
Yes I’ve been having trouble buying them this week. ---
**Author:** ![BJT2](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/bjt2/32/381_2.png) [@BJT2](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/BJT2)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2026, 8:22am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/supermarkets-and-retail/30263/706 "2026-10-15T08:22:45Z")
I would say we might see a few stores opening in regional cities. Example Geelong, Ballarat and Bendigo. ---
**Author:** ![KICK-IT](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/k/43a26b/32.png) [@KICK-IT](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/KICK-IT)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2026, 9:45am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/supermarkets-and-retail/30263/707 "2026-10-15T09:45:43Z")
Hobart, Geelong, Wollongong, Ballarat, Bendigo Cairns / Townsville possibly not as too far from distrubution warehouses. In Canada you get Costco in cities 65,000+ [Previous page](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/supermarkets-and-retail/30263.md?page=34) [Next page](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/supermarkets-and-retail/30263.md?page=36)