Federal Court — ACCC v Coles (May 2026)
The Federal Court found Coles made misleading representations in 13 of 14 sample Down Down tickets examined at trial (the ACCC's case covers 245 Down Down products) where prices were temporarily raised before the discount. ShopHop classifies promotions from observed daily prices using a neutral, data-first method — not accusations.
Read the ACCC media release →Specials with limited “was” price support
We track whether claimed "was" prices were genuinely charged for a reasonable period — using observed price history, not retailer marketing. Based on ShopHop’s observed price history. Informational only — not a legal finding. Australian law uses a “reasonable period” test (ACCC v Coles [2026] FCA 598); ShopHop’s day-count tiers are our own analytical method.
Archive depth: 200 days. New here? Read how to tell if a supermarket special is real.

Within the last 30 days the observed price rose materially, then the current $17.40 “special” sits at or above the prior typical level (about $15.95). Peak observed: $29.00 on 2026-10-28. A lower price of $14.50 was recorded on 2026-09-10.
How we classify these →
Within the last 30 days the observed price rose materially, then the current $3.50 “special” sits at or above the prior typical level (about $3.50). Peak observed: $5.00 on 2026-10-14. A lower price of $2.50 was recorded on 2026-10-07.
How we classify these →
Within the last 30 days the observed price rose materially, then the current $3.50 “special” sits at or above the prior typical level (about $3.50). Peak observed: $5.00 on 2026-10-28. A lower price of $2.50 was recorded on 2026-09-10.
How we classify these →
Within the last 30 days the observed price rose materially, then the current $16.20 “special” sits at or above the prior typical level (about $16.20). Peak observed: $27.00 on 2026-10-28. A lower price of $13.50 was recorded on 2026-09-10.
How we classify these →
Within the last 30 days the observed price rose materially, then the current $13.80 “special” sits at or above the prior typical level (about $13.80). Peak observed: $23.00 on 2026-10-28. A lower price of $11.50 was recorded on 2026-09-10.
How we classify these →
Within the last 30 days the observed price rose materially, then the current $13.80 “special” sits at or above the prior typical level (about $13.80). Peak observed: $23.00 on 2026-10-28. A lower price of $11.50 was recorded on 2026-09-10.
How we classify these →
Within the last 30 days the observed price rose materially, then the current $12.00 “special” sits at or above the prior typical level (about $12.00). Peak observed: $20.00 on 2026-10-28. A lower price of $10.00 was recorded on 2026-09-10.
How we classify these →
Within the last 30 days the observed price rose materially, then the current $12.60 “special” sits at or above the prior typical level (about $12.60). Peak observed: $21.00 on 2026-10-28. A lower price of $10.50 was recorded on 2026-09-10.
How we classify these →
Within the last 30 days the observed price rose materially, then the current $16.20 “special” sits at or above the prior typical level (about $16.20). Peak observed: $27.00 on 2026-10-28. A lower price of $13.50 was recorded on 2026-09-10.
How we classify these →
Within the last 30 days the observed price rose materially, then the current $17.40 “special” sits at or above the prior typical level (about $17.40). Peak observed: $29.00 on 2026-10-28. A lower price of $14.50 was recorded on 2026-09-10.
How we classify these →
Within the last 30 days the observed price rose materially, then the current $17.40 “special” sits at or above the prior typical level (about $17.40). Peak observed: $29.00 on 2026-10-28. A lower price of $14.50 was recorded on 2026-09-10.
How we classify these →
Within the last 30 days the observed price rose materially, then the current $15.60 “special” sits at or above the prior typical level (about $15.60). Peak observed: $26.00 on 2026-10-28. A lower price of $13.00 was recorded on 2026-09-10.
How we classify these →
Within the last 30 days the observed price rose materially, then the current $16.80 “special” sits at or above the prior typical level (about $16.80). Peak observed: $28.00 on 2026-10-28. A lower price of $14.00 was recorded on 2026-09-10.
How we classify these →
Within the last 30 days the observed price rose materially, then the current $12.60 “special” sits at or above the prior typical level (about $12.60). Peak observed: $21.00 on 2026-10-28. A lower price of $10.50 was recorded on 2026-09-10.
How we classify these →
Within the last 30 days the observed price rose materially, then the current $15.60 “special” sits at or above the prior typical level (about $15.60). Peak observed: $26.00 on 2026-10-28. A lower price of $13.00 was recorded on 2026-09-10.
How we classify these →
Within the last 30 days the observed price rose materially, then the current $16.80 “special” sits at or above the prior typical level (about $16.80). Peak observed: $28.00 on 2026-10-28. A lower price of $14.00 was recorded on 2026-09-10.
How we classify these →
Within the last 30 days the observed price rose materially, then the current $17.40 “special” sits at or above the prior typical level (about $17.40). Peak observed: $29.00 on 2026-10-28. A lower price of $14.50 was recorded on 2026-09-10.
How we classify these →
Within the last 30 days the observed price rose materially, then the current $12.00 “special” sits at or above the prior typical level (about $10.00). Peak observed: $20.00 on 2026-10-28. A lower price of $10.00 was recorded on 2026-09-10.
How we classify these →
Within the last 30 days the observed price rose materially, then the current $16.80 “special” sits at or above the prior typical level (about $16.80). Peak observed: $28.00 on 2026-10-28. A lower price of $14.00 was recorded on 2026-09-10.
How we classify these →
Within the last 30 days the observed price rose materially, then the current $12.00 “special” sits at or above the prior typical level (about $12.00). Peak observed: $20.00 on 2026-10-28. A lower price of $10.00 was recorded on 2026-09-10.
How we classify these →
Within the last 30 days the observed price rose materially, then the current $13.20 “special” sits at or above the prior typical level (about $13.20). Peak observed: $22.00 on 2026-10-28. A lower price of $11.00 was recorded on 2026-09-10.
How we classify these →
Within the last 30 days the observed price rose materially, then the current $12.00 “special” sits at or above the prior typical level (about $12.00). Peak observed: $20.00 on 2026-10-28. A lower price of $10.00 was recorded on 2026-09-10.
How we classify these →
Within the last 30 days the observed price rose materially, then the current $16.80 “special” sits at or above the prior typical level (about $16.80). Peak observed: $28.00 on 2026-10-28. A lower price of $14.00 was recorded on 2026-09-10.
How we classify these →
Within the last 30 days the observed price rose materially, then the current $12.60 “special” sits at or above the prior typical level (about $12.60). Peak observed: $21.00 on 2026-10-28. A lower price of $10.50 was recorded on 2026-09-10.
How we classify these →
Within the last 30 days the observed price rose materially, then the current $12.60 “special” sits at or above the prior typical level (about $12.60). Peak observed: $21.00 on 2026-10-28. A lower price of $10.50 was recorded on 2026-09-10.
How we classify these →
Within the last 30 days the observed price rose materially, then the current $13.20 “special” sits at or above the prior typical level (about $13.20). Peak observed: $22.00 on 2026-10-28. A lower price of $11.00 was recorded on 2026-09-10.
How we classify these →
Within the last 30 days the observed price rose materially, then the current $9.60 “special” sits at or above the prior typical level (about $9.60). Peak observed: $16.00 on 2026-10-28. A lower price of $8.00 was recorded on 2026-09-10.
How we classify these →
Within the last 30 days the observed price rose materially, then the current $15.00 “special” sits at or above the prior typical level (about $15.00). Peak observed: $25.00 on 2026-10-28. A lower price of $12.50 was recorded on 2026-09-10.
How we classify these →
Within the last 30 days the observed price rose materially, then the current $12.00 “special” sits at or above the prior typical level (about $12.00). Peak observed: $20.00 on 2026-10-28. A lower price of $10.00 was recorded on 2026-09-10.
How we classify these →
Within the last 30 days the observed price rose materially, then the current $16.80 “special” sits at or above the prior typical level (about $16.80). Peak observed: $28.00 on 2026-10-28. A lower price of $14.00 was recorded on 2026-09-10.
How we classify these →
Within the last 30 days the observed price rose materially, then the current $16.80 “special” sits at or above the prior typical level (about $16.80). Peak observed: $28.00 on 2026-10-28. A lower price of $14.00 was recorded on 2026-09-10.
How we classify these →
Within the last 30 days the observed price rose materially, then the current $15.00 “special” sits at or above the prior typical level (about $15.00). Peak observed: $25.00 on 2026-10-28. A lower price of $12.50 was recorded on 2026-09-10.
How we classify these →
Within the last 30 days the observed price rose materially, then the current $16.80 “special” sits at or above the prior typical level (about $16.80). Peak observed: $28.00 on 2026-10-28. A lower price of $14.00 was recorded on 2026-09-10.
How we classify these →
Within the last 30 days the observed price rose materially, then the current $11.40 “special” sits at or above the prior typical level (about $11.40). Peak observed: $19.00 on 2026-10-28. A lower price of $9.50 was recorded on 2026-09-10.
How we classify these →
Within the last 30 days the observed price rose materially, then the current $21.00 “special” sits at or above the prior typical level (about $21.00). Peak observed: $35.00 on 2026-10-28. A lower price of $17.50 was recorded on 2026-09-10.
How we classify these →
Within the last 30 days the observed price rose materially, then the current $21.00 “special” sits at or above the prior typical level (about $21.00). Peak observed: $35.00 on 2026-10-28. A lower price of $17.50 was recorded on 2026-09-10.
How we classify these →
Within the last 30 days the observed price rose materially, then the current $21.00 “special” sits at or above the prior typical level (about $21.00). Peak observed: $35.00 on 2026-10-28. A lower price of $17.50 was recorded on 2026-09-10.
How we classify these →
Within the last 30 days the observed price rose materially, then the current $15.00 “special” sits at or above the prior typical level (about $15.00). Peak observed: $25.00 on 2026-10-28. A lower price of $12.50 was recorded on 2026-09-10.
How we classify these →
Within the last 30 days the observed price rose materially, then the current $15.00 “special” sits at or above the prior typical level (about $15.00). Peak observed: $25.00 on 2026-10-28. A lower price of $12.50 was recorded on 2026-09-10.
How we classify these →
Within the last 30 days the observed price rose materially, then the current $15.00 “special” sits at or above the prior typical level (about $15.00). Peak observed: $25.00 on 2026-10-28. A lower price of $12.50 was recorded on 2026-09-10.
How we classify these →
Within the last 30 days the observed price rose materially, then the current $13.80 “special” sits at or above the prior typical level (about $13.80). Peak observed: $23.00 on 2026-10-28. A lower price of $11.50 was recorded on 2026-09-10.
How we classify these →
Within the last 30 days the observed price rose materially, then the current $16.80 “special” sits at or above the prior typical level (about $16.80). Peak observed: $28.00 on 2026-10-28. A lower price of $14.00 was recorded on 2026-09-10.
How we classify these →
Within the last 30 days the observed price rose materially, then the current $16.80 “special” sits at or above the prior typical level (about $16.80). Peak observed: $28.00 on 2026-10-28. A lower price of $14.00 was recorded on 2026-09-10.
How we classify these →
Within the last 30 days the observed price rose materially, then the current $16.80 “special” sits at or above the prior typical level (about $16.80). Peak observed: $28.00 on 2026-10-28. A lower price of $14.00 was recorded on 2026-09-10.
How we classify these →
Within the last 30 days the observed price rose materially, then the current $15.00 “special” sits at or above the prior typical level (about $15.00). Peak observed: $25.00 on 2026-10-28. A lower price of $12.50 was recorded on 2026-09-10.
How we classify these →
Within the last 30 days the observed price rose materially, then the current $13.65 “special” sits at or above the prior typical level (about $12.68). Peak observed: $19.50 on 2026-10-14. A lower price of $9.75 was recorded on 2026-09-10.
How we classify these →
Within the last 30 days the observed price rose materially, then the current $13.65 “special” sits at or above the prior typical level (about $12.68). Peak observed: $19.50 on 2026-10-14. A lower price of $9.75 was recorded on 2026-09-10.
How we classify these →
Within the last 30 days the observed price rose materially, then the current $13.65 “special” sits at or above the prior typical level (about $12.68). Peak observed: $19.50 on 2026-10-14. A lower price of $9.75 was recorded on 2026-09-10.
How we classify these →