Australia supermarket inquiry: Co-op sector calls for government support to overcome ‘oligopoly’

Supermarket Roles Evolve Amid Supply Challenges and Data-Driven Decisions

The role of supermarket buyers is undergoing significant transformation as the retail industry faces a myriad of challenges, including economic volatility, climate change, and shifting consumer demands. These factors have necessitated a more collaborative and proactive approach between buyers and suppliers to ensure product availability and sustainability.​John Allen, founder and managing partner of Kite Consulting, recalls a time when buyers we…

Australia supermarket inquiry: Co-op sector calls for government support to overcome ‘oligopoly’

The Australian co-operative (co-op) retail sector wants better support for small stores in the country, after the supermarket sector was branded an ‘oligopoly’.