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Coles and Woolworths buy big independents to help protect dominance, IGA says

Major supermarkets’ takeover strategy prevents smaller grocers from growing into stronger competitors, inquiry hears

The Guardian - AU · Nov 14, 2024

Expert rejects supermarket land banking concerns

A retail expert says it's "not unreasonable" for supermarkets to spend years developing sites for stores, as the government moves to crack down on land banking.

AAP · Oct 1, 2024

IGA head urges end to supermarket land grab

The chief executive of IGA's parent company has slammed Coles and Woolworths for hoarding land as a way to prevent competition in the sector.

AAP · Apr 11, 2024