Report details how exclusive leases, supplier discounts weighted towards the large retailers and strict regulation hamper smaller playersIn a move that is likely to disrupt SA’s retail market and increase competition, the country’s top antitrust watchdog has recommended that exclusive leases between shopping centres and the big four grocers come to an immediate end.
The ending of exclusive leases will allow smaller businesses to grow, enter malls and offer consumers greater choice.A subscription helps you enjoy the best of our business content every day along with benefits such as exclusive Financial Times articles, Morningstar financial data, and digital access to the Sunday Times and Times Select.
Hopefully things will get interesting there ...