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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Tina Meyer, Elle Hunt, Gavin Blair, Leyland Cecco, Raphael Rashid, Helen Davidson and Alfie Tieu

Around the world in seven carts: how people shop for groceries internationally

A drawing of a basket of groceries
When it comes to grocery shopping, every country has their own chains and their own quirks Illustration: Victoria Hart/Guardian Design

A handful of multinational names may dominate high street fashion and fast food around the world, but when it comes to grocery shopping, every country has their own chains and their own quirks. While it is not uncommon for the supermarket landscape to be dominated by a few major players, Australia’s duopoly – and the lack of regulatory response – is unusual. Here, reporters in seven countries share the ins and outs of essential shopping in their parts of the world.

France: physical shopping remains on top in a land of hypermarkets

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