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IGA makes its case in Coles’ challenge to ACCC leasehold rejection
An IGA in WA's Kalgoorlie has rejected a claim by Coles that it provides no real competition, as the supermarket giant challenges the ACCC's decision to block its acquisition of a leasehold interest for a second store.
IGA competes with Coles in its ‘sweet spot’, tribunal hears
An IGA store in WA's Kalgoorlie has rejected a claim by Coles that it provides no real competition, telling a tribunal shoppers are buying significant volumes of the supermarket giant's top items at the independent grocer. 
ACCC says Coles may not up prices, but offer less if IGA exits
The competition regulator has warned that Coles may pull back resources if an independent competitor in Kalgoorlie were forced to leave the market. 
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ACCC hits back at Coles’ claim that Kalgoorlie IGA no competition
The ACCC has hit back at Coles' claims that Kalgoorlie's IGA did not provide any competitive constraint, in the supermarket giant's challenge to a decision blocking the acquisition of a leasehold in the WA town.
In fight over Kalgoorlie site, Coles says ACCC not arbiter of consumer choice
Independent supermarkets should not be insulated from the effects of competition by the ACCC, Coles has told a tribunal as it challenges the watchdog's rejection of its proposed acquisition of a Kalgoorlie supermarket site.
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Coles’ acquisition of Kalgoorlie site to add to competition, tribunal told
Independent supermarkets should not be insulated from the effects of competition by the ACCC, Coles has told a tribunal as it challenges the watchdog's rejection of its proposed acquisition of a Kalgoorlie supermarket site.