Australian supermarkets need more competition, but would government stores actually work? | Allan Fels
A government supermarket would have to compete not just on price but on quality, convenience and range. It is no small undertaking
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The Green Institute, the research arm of the Greens party, has proposed establishing a nationwide chain of government supermarkets. The proposal arises from a genuine problem, but whether it offers a feasible solution is doubtful.
The retail groceries market is less than fully competitive. Coles and Woolworths account for about two-thirds of national supermarket grocery sales, while Aldi accounts for about 9%, and other supermarkets even less.
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