There is also fierce competition in a market dominated by big supermarket chains such as Woolworths and Coles which makes it «difficult to get price realisation». (afr.com)
Mr Kennett, who was Victorian Premier from 1992 to 1999, has been closely involved in negotiations between suppliers and big supermarket chains after being appointed to oversee negotiations between the Wesfarmers - owned Coles and disgruntled suppliers. (afr.com)
When more than a third of your business is at risk if Australia's biggest supermarket chain takes you off the shelf you can understand why a supplier is reluctant to speak out against Woolworths. (afr.com)