Health and beauty products most discounted items at Coles and Woolworths, data reveals

The supermarkets also heavily promote unhealthy foods, often displaying them prominently, Guardian analysis shows

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Health and beauty products are the most frequently promoted products at major supermarkets, a new Guardian Australia analysis shows, with shampoos and conditioners among the items that are almost permanently on sale at Coles and Woolworths.

The big grocery retailers also heavily promote unhealthy foods, which are often displayed prominently near checkouts and at the end of aisles, despite an anticipated government clampdown on such selling tactics.

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