Who knew? (Yes, I’m being ironic)
may the cartel be given very large fines, many hundreds millions, and the cartel be broken up
may the next cartel to be broken up is the banking real estate scam
Don’t forget the Insurance industry!
I watched this on Four Corners tonight, it’s sad for both the suppliers and consumers. Both the CEOs gave evasive interview answers, which is to be expected, but unexpectedly were weirdly trying to stare down the interviewer. At one point the Woolies CEO chucked a tanty and got up to leave. Hilarious.
It’s now cheaper to shop at the local markets, and the difference is enough to make up for the time spent shopping.
Coles and Woolworths can rot.
I’ve never found the local markets to be cheaper. Lots of niche hipster items that cost an arm and a leg, but if I want something like bread or milk there is zero chance it’ll be cheaper at the local market. They’ll sell you 2L for $10 before you’ll be able to buy for $5.
I’ve found that recently IGA and Foodworks are cost-competitive and in many cases cheaper that Colesworth.
Because they can’t get the contracts with larger producers, they often have better quality niche products from local independent producers.
The best tasting bacon I have ever had was purchased in a Foodworks and was from a piggery a few towns over.
Ah that’s fair, I’ve never considered that. I only usually check out the branded stuff which is usually more expensive.
Didn’t actually know they did local stuff, will have to check it out. Cheers!
“Secret negotiations” =
Coles: Do you want to be greedy?
Woolies: Ok
