Welcome to part two of our In Conversation between the former head of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, Graeme Samuel and Monash’s Professor Stephen King, also a former competition regulator…
Graeme Samuel and Stephen King: two of Australia's most senior regulators sit down together for The Conversation.
What happens when two of Australia’s best known former competition regulators sit down together and talk about the world?
A wide-ranging discussion on the state of Australia’s political debate, xenophobia…
Is the "waterbed effect" - where manufacturers attempt to recoup discounts given to large retailers by raising prices for smaller competitors - an issue in Australia?
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When a major retailer uses its countervailing power (or “market muscle”) to negotiate better terms from suppliers, should policy makers be concerned?
In Australia, the debate has focused on dairy farmers…
Pharmacy retailing is the last frontier for large supermarket chains.
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Australia’s two major supermarket retailers, Coles and Woolworths, already have vested interests in fuel, convenience, liquor, hardware, hotels, apparel, general merchandise and technology. While they…
Are fruit and vegetable producers being caught up in the pricing war between Coles and Woolworths?
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Amid tough trading conditions and intense competition, Coles has fired the latest salvo in its ongoing supermarket war with Woolworths, announcing it will reduce the price of some fruit and vegetables…
The claim of "free to roam" is being challenged by the consumer regulator.
Christmas is coming, which means consumers are out looking for great deals to fill stockings and feed the family. And for retailers and manufacturers, the temptation to add “spin” to their marketing is…
The budget shopper is alive and well - but what of the "ethical" shopper?
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In 1954, American consumer behaviour academic, Gregory Stone identified four different types of consumers.
Consisting of 150 in-depth interviews, Stone’s research found there was an “economic” shopper…
Compared to countries like France, Australia's food is expensive - but why?
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I am fortunate to have recently returned from a holiday in France. While there I couldn’t help noticing the much lower price of many foods.
Croissants and brioches retail for around $1.35 (1 euro) or…
