Woolworths Warned that It Might Be Breaking the Law
The Commerce Commission found Woolworths likely breached rules protecting smaller suppliers during product delisting, with supermarkets controlling about 82% of New Zealand's grocery market.
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Woolworths warned over range review process
The warning comes after the Commission analysed the range review processes of all major supermarkets. Photo: ODT files The Commerce Commission has warned Woolworths New Zealand for what it believes is a likely breach of the Grocery Industry Competition Act, following a review of major supermarkets' product delisting processes.
Woolworths warned of New Zealand regulatory breach
Woolworths has been warned that it may have breached the Grocery Industry Competition Act when delisting products in New Zealand stores. The New Zealand Commerce Commission administers compliance with the Act, which tackles the relationship between suppliers and supermarkets, obliging companies to be more transparent when delisting products from their shelves in an effort to support small suppliers. Formed in 2023, the Act will add the Grocery S…
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