The supermarket giant has brought Amazon, Costco, and even Bunnings into the conversation.
has called for the expansion of the under-review Food and Grocery Code of Conduct to include international retailers like Amazon and Costco.Currently, the Food and Grocery Code of Conduct, to which Woolworths is a signatory along with Aldi, Coles, and IGA operator Metcash, imposes no penalties for breaches.
A code of conduct review for supermarkets has recommended heavy fines for the mistreatment of suppliers.
"We support the recommendation to retain fast and cost-effective avenues for dispute resolution, for the benefit of suppliers, especially smaller ones."The interim report has also advised against powers that would see big supermarkets, such as Coles and Woolworths, forced to sell off stores for breaches.: Stay across all the latest in breaking news, celebrity and sport via our WhatsApp channel. No comments, no algorithm and nobody can see your private details.
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