Here’s a bombshell: while consumers were cheering Coles’ ‘Down Down’ prices, the supermarket giant was fending off accusations of deceptive discounts. But here’s where it gets controversial—Coles claims it spent months collaborating with suppliers to make these promotions possible. Meanwhile, BHP is making waves with a record-high performance, signaling a major shift in its earnings structure. And this is the part most people miss: behind the scenes, both companies are navigating complex strategies that could reshape their industries.
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