Australian supermarkets - Our take on the ACCC Supermarket Report

Less bad

Published: 26 March 2025

The ACCC Supermarkets Inquiry report has 20 recommendations. None of these recommendations step change earnings, but the report does highlight three things. Firstly, supermarkets will have more margin volatility in fresh produce; secondly, it provides a reminder that price inflation does lift the industry profit pool; thirdly it will be difficult for Coles and Woolworths to grow market share given limits on new stores and elevated gross margins in some categories.

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