Retailer	The Markdown Logic	Manager Discretion (90% Off)	The Verdict
Woolworths	Time-Based Drops: 20% (2 PM) -> 50% (4 PM) -> 80% (6 PM+).	High: After 8:00 PM, managers can manually drop items to $0.10 – $0.50 to ensure "Zero Waste" targets.	Winner: For absolute percentage drops.
Coles	Stock-Based Drops: Logic-based on volume left in the tray.	Moderate: Managers focus on "Everyday Value." They are more likely to offer "2 for $X" manual deals than a flat 90% off single items.	Loser: More rigid pricing systems.

Retailer	The Markdown Logic	Manager Discretion (90% Off)	The Verdict
Woolworths	Time-Based Drops: 20% (2 PM) -> 50% (4 PM) -> 80% (6 PM+).	High: After 8:00 PM, managers can manually drop items to $0.10 – $0.50 to ensure "Zero Waste" targets.	Winner: For absolute percentage drops.
Coles	Stock-Based Drops: Logic-based on volume left in the tray.	Moderate: Managers focus on "Everyday Value." They are more likely to offer "2 for $X" manual deals than a flat 90% off single items.	Loser: More rigid pricing systems.

Retailer	The Markdown Logic	Manager Discretion (90% Off)	The Verdict
Woolworths	Time-Based Drops: 20% (2 PM) -> 50% (4 PM) -> 80% (6 PM+).	High: After 8:00 PM, managers can manually drop items to $0.10 – $0.50 to ensure "Zero Waste" targets.	Winner: For absolute percentage drops.
Coles	Stock-Based Drops: Logic-based on volume left in the tray.	Moderate: Managers focus on "Everyday Value." They are more likely to offer "2 for $X" manual deals than a flat 90% off single items.	Loser: More rigid pricing systems.

Retailer	The Markdown Logic	Manager Discretion (90% Off)	The Verdict
Woolworths	Time-Based Drops: 20% (2 PM) -> 50% (4 PM) -> 80% (6 PM+).	High: After 8:00 PM, managers can manually drop items to $0.10 – $0.50 to ensure "Zero Waste" targets.	Winner: For absolute percentage drops.
Coles	Stock-Based Drops: Logic-based on volume left in the tray.	Moderate: Managers focus on "Everyday Value." They are more likely to offer "2 for $X" manual deals than a flat 90% off single items.	Loser: More rigid pricing systems.