Will they or won't they? Commerce Commission faces stark choice on supermarket break-up
OPINION: Regulator faces two options on duopoly: opt to Countdown for a new world or Pak 'n Save it in.
Source: stuff.co.nz
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Supermarket critics smell blood as ComCom probes separation options
But Countdown questions whether commission should even be 'entertaining' forced divestments, given possible impact on investors.
Source: stuff.co.nz
Supermarkets say lack of competition not to blame for NZ's higher grocery prices
Lack of competition not to blame for high grocery prices, as overseas comparisons dismissed and supermarket bosses point to NZ's remoteness and supply chain costs.
Source: stuff.co.nz
Supermarkets agree to submit to supplier code but defend home brands
Adoption of UK-style or 'hybrid' code could see Countdown and Foodstuffs fined best part of $100m for mistreating suppliers.
Source: stuff.co.nz
Commerce Commission to supermarkets: if competition is increasing, explain your market share
Countdown exec says it still believes Aldi's entry into NZ is 'imminent'.
Source: stuff.co.nz