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supermarket duopoly

Coalition’s Divestiture Plan Fuels Supermarket Duopoly Debate

The Coalition is being criticised for allegedly engaging in cheap politics by threatening to dismantle Australia’s supermarket duopoly. Aligning with the Greens may seem questionable, but it highlights how political interests can sometimes converge at the extremes. The Coalition is tapping into deep-seated frustrations within farming communities and small businesses about the overwhelming power of […]

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Woolworths Urges ACCC Supermarket Inquiry To Focus On Retail Industry Facts

Woolworths has urged the competition regulator to undertake a “data-driven, fact-based” investigation into the supermarket industry. This call comes amid a political uproar filled with accusations of price gouging, abuse of market power, and even threats of jail for the Woolworths CEO during a Senate inquiry led by the Greens. In its submission to the

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The Impact of “Buy Now, Pay Later” Options on Everyday Shopping

In the bustling aisles of a typical supermarket, a seemingly ordinary snapshot captured the attention of online shoppers. This innocent image, however, sparked a heated debate when it revealed the promotion of a “buy now, pay later” option for basic groceries. The photograph, taken at a Drakes Supermarkets chain in South Australia, quickly circulated on

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Splitting up Supermarkets Could Lead to Price Increases, Warns Business

In a bid to ease the burden of rising living costs, Australians may soon face potential hikes in prices, warns a prominent business authority. The country’s leading supermarket giants, Coles and Woolworths, have been facing mounting criticism for allegedly exploiting consumers by charging higher prices while reaping record profits, leaving many struggling to afford essential

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