New twist in retail turf wars
Friday, September 19, 2014
Payless says should the Competition Authority enforce 30 November 2014 the deadline for it to have extricated itself from the Choppies Buying Group, it would be forced to shut down and throw 500 jobs onto the street.
Payless, the mid-tier FMCG group which in the 1970s was the sole grocery store in the dusty Main Mall, says its continued existence has for sometime been largely dependent on its membership of the Choppies Buying Group.
The Ministry of Agriculture, local producers, retailers, and industry associations must work together to overcome the obstacles hindering vegetable production and distribution.This collaborative approach is essential to improve the availability, quality, and affordability of vegetables in the market.Firstly, the Ministry of Agriculture should provide support and guidance to local farmers to enhance their productivity and efficiency. This could...