http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/ne...-out-little-guys/story-e6freuy9-1226542697106 This is simply un-Australian. The standout line for me from the article is: When I was a child Woolworths was a trusted name in Australian retail. Now I think of it the same way as I think of Monsanto and Walmart. .
I think the producers and importers are just as much at fault here, why do you need wholesalers? Just another middle man to take their cut. Even Home Hardware buys from wholesalers, they don't buy from the manufacturers, you'd think Home Hardware and Mitre10 would source their product directly wouldn't you? And $2000 is not that much anyway.
the problem here is that the wholesaler is owned by the same company as the retailer... so of course the wholesaler is going to make it harder for retailers other than the one they own...
Avoid them! User your feet, support the little guys, pay a tiny bit extra to keep the little guys working. Buy from the butcher, baker, newsagent, chemist, bulk buy co-ops
I wouldn't be so sure about that. As it means that they'll either constantly be running out or have to keep significantly more stock on hand as well as increasing the risk of stocking way too much of unprofitable lines. This is the simplest, most effective answer to any gripes about any retailer. Vote with your wallet.
not long ago we got an email from the hardware place starting with b and ending with s (we supply them with timber a bit) telling us that they were bringing in some new rules where if they pay us before 30 days then they get a 15% discount or something ridiculous like that. So basically you have to accept or theyll stop buying from you.
Law of unintended consequences ....... Why don't the small shops just order from OS? It'd be bellow the GST threshold
Hmmm something I have seen in my own industry is that importers would sell at near cost price and rely on vendor rebates for their margins. This could add to an extra 10%-20% to their bottom line if they reached their sales target. So when an Importer/Wholesaler opens a retail arm, I look at it as a very dirty tactic which can potentially destroys competition as they have purchasing power, which in turns just screws everyone in the process. I think its a matter of time before these big wholesalers start looking into purchasing in industries where they can become their own producer of goods that they sell, so they can make more profits.
I don't see that as a problem if it reduces the cost to the consumer, who is the most important participant in the trade. Selling directly to the public with as few leeches between producer and retailer is the best scenario for all - except the fat wholesaling merchant. You're right, on reflection $2000 is a lot, especially if you run out of a couple of small items.
I have made a concerted effort to buy from my local butcher who sources his beef, lamb and pork from suppliers in the surrounding area. Big shout out to Chris and the boys! His grass fed T bone steaks taste a lot better too than that from the other mob (grain fattened at the feed lot?) He has the guts to keep his store open in the mall directly opposite Woolies! Good onya son! I also note that the same faces who get their groceries from Woolies still make it a point of buying their meat from him too. We all know that if we don't support him, the fat lady sings.
If we keep supporting the giant retailers then the day will come when they are the only option and they will have won, we will have lost.
'Gardening is the new Punk' I read about that in the Mail on Sunday magazine in the mid 90's so I guess it never caught on. Growing your own food is subversive and the best way to stick two fingers up to the establishment. I would be a very hungry punk.
Actually it is very Australian. Or at least the Australia I've always known. If the idea of Australia is equality and a fair go for all, well, nice words. Shame the actions don't ever match.