Robert Gottleibsen on Woolies vs Coles retail strategy, including commentary on Wollies big data play
http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/saturdayextra/supermarket-wars/5397006
Retail wars
The supermarket giants Coles and Woolworths have reported sales results that put them virtually neck and neck in the war for our trolleys and our wallets.
The battle for supremacy has been going on for five years, with Coles taking the lead since it was acquired by the Wesfarmers group in 2007.
But even with the retailers drawing closer in terms of results, there are some stark differences in business strategy that are being played out.