Discount rivals boost the brands: increased competition in grocery retailing could be good news for manufacturers
Article Abstract:
Pick 'n Pay of South Africa has purchased 80 Franklins and Fresco stores and the Franklins name in Australia. Foodland Associated has purchased 35 Franklins outlets in Queensland and northern New South Wales. The likely impact of these deals on Australian grocery retailing is considered.
Publisher: B R W Media
Publication Name: Business Review Weekly
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0727-758X
Year: 2001
Supermarkets, Foodland Associated Ltd., Fresco, Pick-n-Pay
Publication Name: Business Review Weekly
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0727-758X
Year: 2001
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Slow death in the discount aisles
Article Abstract:
Issues concerning the lack of market success of the Australian grocery discounter Franklins are discussed, with focus on the retailer's prospective buyers. Managerial changes and late computerization are amongst the reasons for the company's failure.
Publisher: B R W Media
Publication Name: Business Review Weekly
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0727-758X
Year: 2001
Australia, Grocery industry, Grocery stores
Publication Name: Business Review Weekly
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0727-758X
Year: 2001
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Subjects list: Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Franklins Ltd.
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