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Woolworths Not Trying to ‘Cancel’ Australia Day, CEO Says

The supermarket giant is grappling with a storm of criticism after revelations it would not stock product celebrating Australia Day.
Woolworths Not Trying to ‘Cancel’ Australia Day, CEO Says
Crowds celebrate Australia Day in Melbourne, Australia, on Jan. 26, 2020. Wayne Taylor/Getty Images
Rex Widerstrom
Rex Widerstrom
1/23/2024|Updated: 1/23/2024
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Woolworths Chief Executive Brad Banducci says that a declining demand in sales of Australia Day merchandise was the only motivation behind the supermarket chain’s decision not to stock the items this year.

However, he admitted the reasons behind the decision were not well communicated to the public saying, “We could have done a better job explaining it.”
Rex Widerstrom
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Rex Widerstrom is a New Zealand-based reporter with over 40 years of experience in media, including radio and print. He is currently a presenter for Hutt Radio.
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