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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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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.
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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.
Coles’ acquisition of Kalgoorlie site will force IGA out, tribunal told
The owner of an IGA store in Kalgoorlie has told a tribunal that Coles’ proposed acquisition of a nearby site will push it out of the market, leaving consumers worse off. 
Apple to seek fast-track appeal in Epic Games case
Apple will seek an expedited appeal of a finding that it engaged in anti-competitive conduct in relation to its App Store and orders forcing it to allow third-party app marketplaces and in-app payment solutions for Australian users.
Apple can’t block developers’ in-app payment methods, judge rules
Apple has been ordered to reinstate Epic Games' Fortnite game to its App Store in Australia and allow developers to offer in-app payment methods to Australians, after it was found to have breached competition laws.
Judge allows ASX shareholder to file case despite funder’s ‘parlous’ position
An ASX shareholder has won an interim bid to file a derivative case against several former directors over its CHESS replacement project, but a challenge over whether the case can proceed is still on the cards.