Supermarket Monsters: The Price of Coles and Woolworths' Dominance (Redback Quarterly)
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| Rating | : | 4.67 (727 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B00RSMXFYG |
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| Number of Pages | : | 204 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-09-01 |
| Language | : | English |
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Knox reveals the unavoidable and often intimidating tactics both companies use to get their way. His books include Jamaica and The Life.. In return for cheap milk and bread, he argues, we as consumers are risking much more: quality, diversity and community.‘Supermarket Monsters is a valuable primer on the hidden costs of our supermarket duopoly’ —the AgeMalcolm Knox is a former literary editor of the Sydney Morning Herald and has won a Walkley Award for journalism. On average, every man, woman and child in this country spends $100 a week across their many outlets.What does such dominance mean for suppliers? And is it good for consumers?In Supermarket Monsters, journalist and author Malcolm Knox shines a light on Australia’s twin
"A thoroughly researched volume that sheds light on the behaviour" according to Kathryn McArthur. A thoroughly researched volume that sheds light on the behaviour conducted by Australia's two biggest retailers. I found myself romping through it page after page. It certainly gives pause to where to spend our grocery dollars.