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flag Coles hires Clive Mathieson as corporate affairs head amid ACCC probe into pricing practices.

flag Coles has hired Clive Mathieson, a former editor of The Australian and adviser to ex-Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull, as its new group corporate affairs officer starting March 10. flag The move comes as the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) investigates Coles and Woolworths over allegations of misleading pricing, including raising prices by at least 15% before discounted promotions that often matched or exceeded original prices. flag The ACCC warns it may use new enforcement powers if changes aren’t made. flag Mathieson’s appointment follows Sally Fielke’s departure to lead News Corp Australia’s corporate affairs. flag Coles has been gaining market share, but faces ongoing scrutiny over pricing transparency.

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