#Franklins
Metcash sells nine Franklins stores to Ritchies
Metcash has reached an agreement with Ritchies for the sale of nine Franklins stores, which will be rebranded under the IGA banner.
Metcash wins Franklins stoush with ACCC
The way has been cleared for Metcash to acquire Franklins, after the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) lost its case against the country’s biggest independent retail wholesaler and distribution company.
Milk price war: small business and farmers the losers
The milk price war that the big supermarket chains are engaging in is hurting the smaller businesses in the food production chain and farmers, cafes and independent food outlets are demanding the Federal Government steps in.
Aldi and Franklins join Coles and Woolworths in milk price war
Coles and Woolworths’ milk price war, with ‘home brand’ milk varieties from both supermarkets being sold for $1 per litre as a loss leader will decimate small retailers and hurt farmers with Aldi and Franklins supermarkets also joining the war, with both lowering their milk prices to match.
Metcash (IGA) welcomes ACCC court action opposing Franklins buyout
Metcash, owner of IGA supermarkets and Australia’s largest independent grocery and liquor wholesaler, welcomes Federal Court action by the Australia Competition and Consumer Commission opposing Metcash’s plans to acquire the Franklins supermarket chain for $215 million.
Franklins takeover by IGA Supermarkets owner blocked by ACCC
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission will block the proposed acquisition of the Franklins supermarket chain by Metcash Trading Limited, who operate the IGA chain of supermarkets and wholesalers.
Metcash buys Franklins to convert to IGA supermarkets
Metcash, owner of IGA supermarkets and Australia’s largest independent grocery and liquor wholesaler, will acquire the Franklins supermarket chain for $215 million.