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Rural Queensland Supermarkets Threatened by Major Chains

Independent supermarkets in Queensland are facing severe challenges due to the dominant market presence of major retailers Woolworths and Coles, an inquiry has heard. Wayne Mason, the Queensland operations manager for Australian United Retailers, which represents 103 independent FoodWorks supermarkets in the region, raised concerns about the impact of these large supermarkets on smaller, community-based […]

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Diverging Supermarket Trends Amid Economic Challenges

News / Kath Chan

The leader of one of the nation’s largest networks of independent supermarkets has observed the emergence of a “two-speed” market. In this evolving landscape, some shoppers are opting for store-brand and discounted items, while more affluent households are selecting higher-priced groceries and premium meat cuts. The primary factors driving this division in the $135 billion

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Metcash Faces Pressure to Raise Margins Amid Rising Costs for Independent Supermarkets

News / Dan Armes

Independent supermarkets, including major names like IGA, Foodland, and Romeo’s, are urging their primary wholesaler, Metcash, to allow for increased margins. The request comes in the backdrop of these chains grappling with the increasing costs of rent, energy, and wages. Despite their efforts to stay competitive with large players like Woolworths and Coles, these chains

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Rural Queensland Supermarkets Threatened by Major Chains

Diverging Supermarket Trends Amid Economic Challenges

Metcash Faces Pressure to Raise Margins Amid Rising Costs for Independent Supermarkets

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