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Criminal charges flagged against Woolworths NZ over ‘inaccurate’ pricing
New Zealand’s consumer regulator will bring criminal charges against Woolworths NZ and two Pak’nSave branches over alleged inaccurate pricing and misleading specials.
Maker of Crocs Jibbitz accuses company of stepping on its business with fakes
Crocs unit Jibbitz has sued an Australian company that has allegedly been selling knock-off versions of its shoe accessories, claiming damages for patent infringement. 
The Iconic accuses Shein of infringing ‘Dazie’ trade mark
Online retailer The Iconic has taken Chinese fast fashion giant Shein to court for allegedly infringing the trade mark for its 'Dazie' brand with the company's ‘Dazy’ clothing line. 
Coles, Woolworths say price increases were genuine, and so were the discounts
Hitting back at the regulator's claims of dodgy sales promotions, Coles and Woolworths say price increases were the result of real cost pressures, and subsequent discounts were not illusory.
Supermarkets to face $10M fines for industry code breaches
Supermarkets could face $10 million fines for breaking a soon-to-be mandatory industry code under legislation introduced by the Albanese government.
Collapsed Mosaic Brands owes creditors over $245M
Collapsed fashion retailer Mosaic Group owes creditors over $245 million, according to a report released by the company's administrators.
Second law firm investigating class action against Coles, Woolworths
Coles and Woolworths face a possible second class action over alleged dodgy discounts the subject of enforcement action by the consumer watchdog.
Bunnings’ facial recognition tech found to have breached privacy laws
Bunnings has been found to have breached privacy laws with the use of facial recognition technology in its stores, but the hardware chain has vowed to seek a review of the decision.
Chemist Warehouse, Sigma win ACCC approval for $8.8B merger
The competition regulator has given its blessing to the $8.8 billion merger of Chemist Warehouse and Sigma Healthcare, subject to a promise that franchisees will be free to terminate their contracts.
Optus pressured customers to buy phones they couldn’t afford, ACCC says
The consumer regulator has launched court action against Optus, alleging sales staff put undue pressure on customers to buy phones they couldn't afford.