I agree with this columnist that this deal is a win-win for Coles and FoodWorks:
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by Rob Lake
Why FoodWorks' Coles buy is a win-win
The announcement that FoodWorks will take over 53 Coles grocery and liquor stores is a win for both.
For Coles it represents an opportunity to concentrate on larger stores that will fit their future model more consistently. The average size of a Coles store rises with this announcement as does the average FoodWorks.
Under John Fletcher, Coles had embarked on an ill advised exercise re-badging Bi-Lo stores as Coles. Doing so killed a viable brand that had a legitimate market niche. It has been widely recognised in the industry as a disastrous move. This latest announcement represents the tidying up of many of the old Bi-Lo stores, moving them to a more appropriate portfolio.
For FoodWorks, it broadens their network with a network of stores of a scale that suits their offer very nicely. The last few years has seen FoodWorks emerge as a vibrant brand that sits comfortably in local communities.
While the deal is subject to ACCC approval, it is difficult to imagine any objection to a move that marginally increases competition.
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