Are supermarket prices fair? Clark launches market probe

Are supermarket prices fair? Clark launches market probe
Staff reporters
Could the weekly shop be cheaper?One of the “most concentrated retail grocery markets in the world” will have its competitiveness scrutinised through a market study which could result in regulation if it finds consumers are losing out.Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister David Clark today officially launched the grocery probe, saying the government wants to make sure supermarket pricing is fair.He said there are indicators competition in the sector has weakened over time.“A market study into supermarkets will identify whethe...