- Woolworths to sell Australian flags
- Supermarket boycotted them for Australia Day
Woolworths will sell Australian flags for the Paris Olympics after the supermarket boycotted them for Australia Day.
Woolworths released a statement on Monday revealing that the flags would be available for purchase.
“With the Paris 2024 Olympic Games starting later this month, and as a proud Australian retailer, we are delighted to once again be the official fresh food partner of the Australian Olympic and Paralympic teams,” it reads.
Woolworths has revealed that customers will also be able to purchase a “locally made wearable Australian flag” made from wood and polyester.
Flags will be available to customers year-round.
“Once available in-store, the locally manufactured wearable flag will be available for purchase year-round in the general merchandise section and also online,” the statement read.
‘The hand-made, hand-carried Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags will be available to purchase later this year. These flags will also be available throughout the year.’
Woolworths to sell Australian flags for Paris Olympics after supermarket boycotts them for Australia Day
The flags will be available throughout the year at Woolworths (stock image)
The move comes after the supermarket giant decided not to sell the flags or any items related to the January 26 celebrations earlier this year.
The company said in a statement at the time that demand for Australia Day products has declined over the years.
“At the same time, there has been a broader debate about January 26 and what it means for different parts of the community,” they said.
The controversial decision was branded “un-Australian” by Australians and sparked widespread condemnation.
Peter Dutton has joined the wave of protests, urging Australians to boycott Woolworths and saying shoppers should “take their shopping elsewhere”.
“It’s up to customers whether they want to go and buy the product or not… I think people should boycott Woolworths,” Dutton told 2GB.
Former Woolworths chief executive Brad Banducci has defended the decision not to stock Australia Day products.
Mr Banducci said the supermarket was focused on offering better value for grocery products across all its stores.
More to come.