Woolworths nearly doubles Coles' growth rate as grocer rivals battle shoppers
Coles' quarterly supermarket sales grew 3.6 percent, less than half Woolworths' 6.9 percent increase.
Coles reported quarterly supermarket sales of $10.3 billion, up about 3% from a year earlier. Woolworths grew sales 6.9%, nearly double Coles' rate, boosted by a popular Disney Ooshies collectables campaign.
Chief executive Leah Weckert said customers are shopping more carefully as household budgets tighten and families hunt for value. Coles is responding with new Every Day Price offers and its largest-ever Christmas range to win shoppers back.
The chain's liquor business, a weak spot, fell 1.3% to $831 million. Rising fuel costs will squeeze company profits in the first half of 2027.
- 3.6 percent
- Coles quarterly sales growth
- 6.9 percent
- Woolworths quarterly sales growth
- 10.3 billion dollars
- Coles supermarket sales
- 831 million dollars
- Coles liquor sales
Why it mattersWhen household budgets are tight, supermarket price competition between Coles and Woolworths shapes what families spend on groceries.
AustraliaAustralians shopping at both chains will see more discounts and promotional campaigns as the grocers compete hard for budget-conscious customers.
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