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ACCC Blocks Coles’ Kalgoorlie Supermarket Acquisition Over Competition Concerns

8:41am on Wednesday 1st of July, 2026 AEST Retail
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ACCC Blocks Coles’ Kalgoorlie Supermarket Acquisition Over Competition Concerns

8:41am on Wednesday 1st of July, 2026 AEST
Key Points
  • ACCC finds acquisition likely to lessen competition in Kalgoorlie grocery market
  • Coles’ proposed site includes a large-format supermarket and Liquorland store
  • Independent supermarkets seen as key competitive constraints on majors
  • New Coles store could force exit of effective independent competitor
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