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2026
AA REIT completes acquisition of Woolworths’ Sydney campus
AIMS APAC REIT (AA REIT) closed its AU$463.25 million acquisition of Woolworths’ Sydney headquarters and data center campus from Inmark Asset Management. Woolworths remains the tenant, with at least another 10 years on its lease.
2026
Woolworths receives competition authority approval for acquisition of in2food
Woolworths said on Thursday (8 October 2026) that it has received competition authority approval and fulfilled all other regulatory conditions for its acquisition of in2food, with completion of the transaction expected to take place in the coming month. The group announced in March that it had agreed to acquire 100% of its long-term food supplier in2food Holdings for an undisclosed amount, and in2food will continue to operate as a standalone business within Woolworths after completion.
2022
Woolworths digitizes its Making the Difference learning programme
Woolworths digitized its Making the Difference learning programme and made it accessible through a new digital platform, including interactive online learning experiences and expanded resources for educators.
2022
Woolworths launches a 50% off BananaLab gift box sale
Woolworths launched a sale offering selected BananaLab gift boxes valued at $100 for $50, with the offer running until January 11.
2021
Woolworths partnered with ARN on in-store radio
Woolworths teamed up with radio company ARN to bring shoppers bespoke in-store radio stations tailored to customer demographics, time of day and supermarket location.
2021
Woolworths Radio launched
Woolworths Radio was introduced as an in-store radio service featuring a fresh playlist each day.
2021
Loop announces expansion into retail stores
Loop announced a move from e-commerce into physical retail with major retailers. The article said the platform would expand into Kroger stores in the United States before the end of 2021 and into Woolworths stores in Australia in 2022.
2021
Woolworths targets €500 million in sustainability-linked bond
Woolworths presented its first sustainability-linked bond to debt investors, targeting at least €500 million in the European market and pledging to substantially reduce greenhouse gas emissions across its operations in line with the Paris Agreement.
2021
Woolworths reports full-year profits and announces a share buyback
Woolworths announced slightly better-than-expected full-year profits and a $2 billion off-market share buyback.
2021
Woolworths discounts Philips espresso machines
Woolworths discounted Philips L'Or Barista Latte Premium coffee makers in stores in Australia, reducing the stated price from $249 to $50.
2021
Woolworths announces planned Minchinbury warehouse closure
Woolworths announced plans to close its Minchinbury warehouse in western Sydney in 2024, citing the site having hit capacity.
2021
Woolworths announces warehouse redundancies
Woolworths announced that around 330 jobs were set to go as it planned to close its Minchinbury warehouse in 2024. The company said it would explore redeployment opportunities and provide support to affected staff.
2021
Woolworths announces planned $400 million warehouse construction
Woolworths announced plans to spend $400 million constructing a new warehouse at Wetherill Park, with work planned to begin in 2022. The company said the site would service its NSW store network.
2021
Woolworths opens first standalone WCellar liquor store
Woolworths opened its first standalone liquor store, WCellar, at the Nicolway branch in Bryanston, Johannesburg. The company said it aims to open another store in Gauteng and eventually expand nationally.
2021
Woolworths offers $25 hot chicken sharing platter
Woolworths offered a hot chicken sharing platter for $25, described as a saving of $8 from its $33 value.
2021
Woolworths unveils trolley disinfector
Woolworths unveiled a trolley-disinfection unit at its Oran Park store in Sydney, where it had been trialling the unit since April 16. The unit sprays shopping trolleys with disinfectant.
2021
Marketplacer partners with Woolworths
Marketplacer formed a partnership with Woolworths. Marketplacer had already won the tender to build Woolworths' marketplace before investment discussions began.
2021
Woolworths discounts T2 tea hamper
Woolworths discounted a T2 tea hamper to $26 from its usual $65 price.
2020
Woolworths announces review of Darwin Dan Murphy’s proposal consultation
Woolworths announced a review of its stakeholder consultation process for a proposed Dan Murphy’s outlet in Darwin and pledged not to begin work on the project until the review is complete. The announcement followed sustained criticism from Indigenous health groups concerned about potential harm to nearby dry communities.
2020
Woolworths offers Western Australian rock lobsters at half price
Woolworths offered Western Australian rock lobsters for $20 each, described as half the price they were at the same time the previous year; they were available in stores and online across Australia from 11 December, while stocks lasted.