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7NEWS
4 days ago
- 7NEWS
Best travel finds at Temu: Aussies are stocking up on holiday essentials for half the price
I, like most Aussies, are flocking to Europe to bask in the sun and escape the cold weather we're currently experiencing across the country. In the lead up to my trip, there's been a few things on my wishlist, but as our itinerary grows in size, I'm resistant to spend cash in the lead up. Over recent months I have noticed a growing number of people flocking to an online retailer to purchase all kinds of handy tech and travel essentials. Temu (pronounced Teh-moo) is already number five on the list of Australia's leading online retail brands — surpassing Everyday Rewards, Flybuys, Coles Group and even Bunnings Warehouse, and it's a go-to for hundreds of shoppers. So like any shopping-pro, I decided to take matters into my own hands, and place an order for everything on my list — and it was no surprise that I could find all items, for half the price of other popular brands and stores at Temu. While Temu's website is extemely populated (there are quite literally hundreds of thousands of products to scroll through) I found it surprisingly easy to use. Thanks to the categories tab, I filtered 'luggage and travel gear' and was greeted by tons of suggestions, from luggage scales to toiletry bags. Note that it's also incredibly simple to find 'most repurchased' and '#1' items — a great start starting point if you're feeling overwhelmed with choice. Prices are unbeatable, often more affordable than other retailers and fairly quick delivery (they offer a $5 credit if your order arrives later than expected). Since I was buying travel items that would be used infrequently, I was happy to forgo expensive, high-quality options and settle for handy gadgets with friendly price tags. Here are 7 of my favourite travel buys for my upcoming trip. 1. Wireless Sleep Headphones, $7.25 It's no secret that wireless headphones are an essential for travelling, but the latest version taking social media by storm is a soft, headband that can be connected to any bluetooth device. Great for listening to podcasts or music when you're lying down, it's designed like a 2-in-1 eye mask and headphone. While I've successfully taken a nap while wearing it, I'm keen to see how it handles the loud background noises on a plane. 2. Passport Holder, $6.12 Ever envied a fellow traveller with a stylish passport holder that not only protects but holds extra items like boarding passes? Me too. I treated myself to a cute green colour with a floral print. Nothing fancy, but it does the job and helps to easily separate my passport from my partner's. 3. Cable Organiser, $4.39 4. Phone Holder Mount, $4.55 Every time I step onto the plane I envy those who can sit and watch an episode on their phones — minus any neck strain. The trick? A handy phone holder that clips onto the collapisable tray table in front of you, and now I've finally got my hands on one for under $5, a bargain! 5. Luggage Tag, $4.38 I deem luggage tags as a VIP travel item — and if you have ever picked up the wrong case on the carousel then I'm sure you will agree. My old luggage tags have seen better days, and when I saw this customisable version, I knew the fun colours and printed initials would jazz up my luggage. 6. Travel Pillow, $12.32 It seems travel pillows are all the rage, but not as we traditionally know them. Gone are the typical U-shapes, there are now plenty of wrap-around styles that are proving to be 'comfier' among shoppers. This wallet-friendly pillow from Temu is made from memory foam and comes in a protective case. Here's hoping it will guarantee a few extra zzz's on the plane. 7. Travel Laundry Bag, was $4.85 now $2.93 When you're on the move, the key to efficient and organised packing is laundry bags, to keep everything separate and clean. Large in size and made from a waterproof material, this laundry bag pleasantly surprised me with its quality and could easily come in handy for post-dips and wet swimmers.
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Coles offers new $150 discount on rewards scheme after Woolworths slashes benefits: 'Free delivery'
Coles shoppers can get up to $150 off their grocery shops, free delivery and bonus Flybuys points thanks to a "first" by the supermarket giant. Woolworths has been reeling back its benefits for customers signed up to its subscription services, causing some customers to abandon the services, and it seems like rival Coles has taken notice. Coles is offering three months of free membership for its Coles Plus and Coles Plus Saver subscription schemes. The offer is available to new subscribers and is running now until May 20, with customers able to sign up for both schemes for free. A Coles spokesperson told Yahoo Finance that its delivery subscription Coles Plus also provided customers with a standard one-month free trial, meaning customers signing up this week could get four months free. RELATED $6 million cost Coles and Woolworths pay that Aldi refuses to cave on Centrelink issues urgent Age Pension eligibility change warning: 'Double check' Dad with no savings reveals surprising money message for struggling Aussies: 'Living pay to pay' 'This is a unique opportunity for new members to get immediate value and experience the benefits our Coles Plus and Coles Plus Saver subscriptions, enabling customers to save up to $97 in monthly fees in addition to bonus Flybuys points and 10 per cent off one shop every month, up to $50 each time,' the spokesperson said. Coles Plus gives you unlimited free delivery on orders over $50, double Flybuys points, and free rapid Click & Collect. It is usually $19 per month. Coles Plus Saver gives you 10 per cent off on shop every month, up to $50 off, double Flybuys points, and member-only deals. It is usually $7 per comes as Coles reported in April that online sales had increased 25.7 per cent over the three months to $1.1 billion for the quarter. This represented more than 11 per cent of the company's overall sales. Shoppers can sign up for three months of free Coles Plus with the code PLUSFREE, and three months of free Coles Plus Saver with the code SAVERFREE. Customers must link their Flybuys number to join. Coles' move comes after rival Woolworths announced it would be removing popular benefits of its Delivery Unlimited and Everyday Extra services. Delivery Unlimited, which is similar to Coles Plus, will no longer offer double Everyday Rewards points for subscriptions from June 1. The $15 a month or $119 a year subscription gives shoppers access to free delivery on same day or next day orders of $75 or more. Everyday Extra, which is the equivalent to Coles Plus Saver, will no longer offer its popular monthly 10 per cent off BIG W discount from June 1. It will continue to offer 10 per cent off one Woolies shop a month and double rewards points on Woolies and BIG W shops. The moves didn't go down well with subscribers, with some threatening to cancel their subscriptions or not renew. 'This is very quickly becoming not worth the money,' one said. 'I will be cancelling mine as of now. Not worth it to me anymore,' another added. Woolworths slashed the prices of nearly 400 grocery staples this week until 2026, with Coles following suit and discounting more than 680 items. The Coles discounts, however, will only be locked in for a few months during while retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error while retrieving data
News.com.au
13-05-2025
- Business
- News.com.au
Supermarket price war begins as Coles matches Woolies' cost-of-living cuts
Coles has followed in the footsteps of rival supermarket Woolworths by slashing prices on hundreds of popular grocery items in a bid to ease cost-of-living pressures for Australian families. Just two days after Woolworths revealed it would reduce the cost of almost 400 essential products, with average savings claimed at 10 per cent, Coles announced it had lowered the prices of more than 680 items across its stores and online, claiming average savings of 21 per cent. 'We know customers are on the lookout for great value all year round, and we remain focused on delivering that through thousands of weekly specials, including half-priced items as well as 'down down' products across popular brands and exclusive Coles Own Brand products,' a Coles spokesperson said. 'We are continuing to invest in value and will have further savings to announce for the Winter months. The company said from Wednesday, customers will be able to save on more than 680 'down down' products in-store and online, with average savings of 21 per cent. It also has more than 1000 products available at half price, including many weekly staples. 'Our promotions reflect seasonal availability to reward customers with savings on their favourite products, including meat and seafood, pantry, bakery, frozen, health and home care,' the spokesperson said. Flybuys members can also access personalised offers, discounts, bonus points, and even free items through the Coles app, while shoppers can save up to 20 per cent on fresh produce through the supermarket's 'I'm perfect' range, which features cosmetically imperfect fruit and vegetables that still meet taste and nutrition standards. Coles' liquor arm, Liquorland, is also matching lower prices from competitors on identical items in the same state, with terms and conditions applying. The announcement comes in direct response to Woolworths' cost-saving campaign, set to begin Wednesday, which includes permanent lower shelf prices on family favourites like chicken schnitzels, Greek yoghurt, frozen berries, and 2L Coca-Cola bottles. Woolworths CEO Amanda Bardwell said shoppers can expect an average 10 per cent drop in prices across the 400 discounted products, potentially saving a family spending $150 each week around $15. 'Individually, each lower shelf price might not seem like a dramatic difference, but they will add up to real savings,' Ms Bardwell said. 'This isn't just a short-term promotion, it's a long-term commitment to delivering genuine, dependable value for our customers. Ms Bardwell said the initiative would provide 'meaningful relief' at the checkout and indicated the company planned to expand the program, with the current savings in place until at least 2026. The twin announcements come as the retail giants face increasing public and political scrutiny over grocery pricing, with many Australians struggling to manage rising household costs.
Sky News AU
13-05-2025
- Business
- Sky News AU
Coles joins Woolworths in slashing prices on hundreds of grocery items
Coles has followed in the footsteps of rival supermarket Woolworths by slashing prices on hundreds of popular grocery items in a bid to ease cost-of-living pressures for Australian families. Just two days after Woolworths revealed it would reduce the cost of almost 400 essential products, with average savings claimed at 10 per cent, Coles announced it had lowered the prices of more than 680 items across its stores and online, claiming average savings of 21 per cent. 'We know customers are on the lookout for great value all year round, and we remain focused on delivering that through thousands of weekly specials, including half-priced items as well as 'down down' products across popular brands and exclusive Coles Own Brand products,' a Coles spokesperson said. 'We are continuing to invest in value and will have further savings to announce for the Winter months. The company said from Wednesday, customers will be able to save on more than 680 'down down' products in-store and online, with average savings of 21 per cent. It also has more than 1000 products available at half price, including many weekly staples. 'Our promotions reflect seasonal availability to reward customers with savings on their favourite products, including meat and seafood, pantry, bakery, frozen, health and home care,' the spokesperson said. Flybuys members can also access personalised offers, discounts, bonus points, and even free items through the Coles app, while shoppers can save up to 20 per cent on fresh produce through the supermarket's 'I'm perfect' range, which features cosmetically imperfect fruit and vegetables that still meet taste and nutrition standards. Coles' liquor arm, Liquorland, is also matching lower prices from competitors on identical items in the same state, with terms and conditions applying. The announcement comes in direct response to Woolworths' cost-saving campaign, set to begin Wednesday, which includes permanent lower shelf prices on family favourites like chicken schnitzels, Greek yoghurt, frozen berries, and 2L Coca-Cola bottles. Woolworths CEO Amanda Bardwell said shoppers can expect an average 10 per cent drop in prices across the 400 discounted products, potentially saving a family spending $150 each week around $15. 'Individually, each lower shelf price might not seem like a dramatic difference, but they will add up to real savings,' Ms Bardwell said. 'This isn't just a short-term promotion, it's a long-term commitment to delivering genuine, dependable value for our customers. Ms Bardwell said the initiative would provide 'meaningful relief' at the checkout and indicated the company planned to expand the program, with the current savings in place until at least 2026. The twin announcements come as the retail giants face increasing public and political scrutiny over grocery pricing, with many Australians struggling to manage rising household costs. Originally published as Supermarket price war begins as Coles matches Woolies' cost-of-living cuts
News.com.au
01-05-2025
- Business
- News.com.au
Middle Park: Flybuys inventor Peter Langkamp and wife Kathryn selling Art Nouveau house
The Flybuys retail program's inventor Peter Langkamp and his wife Kathryn are selling their Middle Park house with $4.1m-$4.3m price hopes. In the 1990s, Mr Langkamp conceived of and launched the customer loyalty card at conglomerate Wesfarmers. Flybuys is still used today by more than 9 million customers across stores including Bunnings, Coles, Target, Kmart and Officeworks. T2 co-founder Maryanne Shearer puts waterfront Middle Park home up for sale Mr Langkamp has also worked at the National Disability Insurance Agency, Shell Australia, NRMA, Bendigo Bank and Accenture. He's now the director of healthy advocacy organisations genU, The Disability Trust and ermha365. Jellis Craig Port Phillip director Warwick Gardiner declined to comment on the four-bedroom home's owners but records show it is owned by the Langkamps. Set on a 408sq m block at 100 Wright St, the Art Nouveau-style abode boasts historic elements such as stained glass windows, decorative ceilings, marble fireplaces, tessellated tiles and a bay window in the formal lounge room. 'It's a pretty rare offering, it's in a blue-chip location and is a red-brick Edwardian consisting of original period features in the front half of the house,' Mr Gardiner said. 'The home is about 100m to the shoreline of Middle Park beach, which is one of the main attractions.' An outdoor commercial-grade kitchen with three-phase power is part of the entertaining-set up. The house was renovated 25 to 30 years ago, with the bathrooms upgraded about a decade ago. A studio bedroom suite upstairs with an ensuite, kitchenette, storage spaces and a balcony was added during the reno. 'It is unusual to have that amount of space in an older house,' Mr Gardiner said. He's expecting buyers including local families and downsizers. 'The buyer will probably end up spending a couple of million on renovating as with that block size, which is quite large for Middle Park, it would be impossible to overcapitalise,' he said. The abode will be auctioned at 10.30am on May 17.
