Fire Erupts in Gnowangerup IGA
A fire that began in the electrical box of Gnowangerup IGA has spread into the roof, with emergency teams working urgently to contain the blaze
Consumers Hold the Power to Drive Change
Professor Gary Mortimer, a retail marketing and consumer behaviour expert from Queensland University of Technology, stated that increasing competition should, in theory, drive prices down.
Independent Supermarkets Struggle in Competitive Retail Landscape
Independent supermarkets in regional Australia are urging shoppers to take action as they battle to remain competitive against the dominance of major retail chains. A
Competition Key to Australia’s Supermarket Industry Growth
Australia’s supermarket industry would benefit from greater competition, though an ACCC executive stopped short of calling Woolworths and Coles a duopoly. Speaking to the ABC,
Ritchies IGA: The Fight Against Land Banking
Fred Harrison, CEO of Ritchies supermarkets, has struggled to expand his chain, opening only two new stores in the past decade. His growth plans have
ACCC’s Supermarket Report Released
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has released its final report on the supermarket sector, making 20 key recommendations to address competition concerns. The
