Aldi tops supplier fairness ranking; Woolworths and Coles ranked worst in Australian supermarket report
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Jessica Yun
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A new report under the federal government's beefed-up code of conduct ranks Australia's major supermarkets on fairness to suppliers. Aldi was ranked the fairest and most respectful, followed by IGA operator Metcash. Coles placed third and Woolworths came last (fourth). Suppliers reported widespread frustrations with Coles and Woolworths, saying they feel pressured to give up margins during negotiations or risk having products pulled from shelves.
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· 3 pulledGrocery suppliers have ranked Woolworths and Coles as the worst major supermarkets to deal with in a new report
Aldi was consistently named as the fairest and most respectful supermarket for suppliers to deal with
Suppliers... feeling pressured to give up their own margins during tough negotiations or risk having their products pulled from shelves
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