When Regulation Hits the Brand: Woolworths Down 14%, Coles Up 31%
According to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), Woolworths was until…
Australia Sues Aldi Vegetable Suppliers Over Alleged Cartel
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has launched civil proceedings in…
Regulators Say They Don’t Prejudge — Investors Do
We often read in press releases announcing antitrust investigations or market studies…
Australia Flags Competition Concerns Over MicroStar’s Proposed Acquisition of Konvoy Assets
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has raised preliminary concerns that…
Australia: New Law to Regulate Big Tech, Cloud Computing and Dark Patterns
After five years of study, Australia’s competition authority has reached a familiar…
Australia Urges New Digital Laws to Tackle Big Tech in Final Inquiry Report
Australia’s competition watchdog has called for urgent regulatory reforms to address the…
Tesco, Sainsbury’s Net Profit Ratios Could Bring Regulatory Scrutiny
Tesco, Sainsbury’s, and Ahold Delhaize are posting profit ratios with levels and…
When Do High Profits Signal a Lack of Competition? Above This Threshold
In the past five years, competition authorities around the world have increasingly…
Coles and Woolworths Maintain Margin Growth Amid Regulatory Inertia
A new report by Australia’s competition regulator finds Coles and Woolworths have…
ACCC Calls for Competition Law Reforms in Australia’s Supermarket Sector
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has issued its final report…
ACCC Proposes to Authorise Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways Integrated Alliance
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has announced its proposal to…