Woolworths NZ警告说,由于其市场支配力对供应商施加压力,可能违反杂货竞争法。
Woolworths NZ warned over possible breach of grocery competition law due to supplier pressure from its market power.
商业委员会警告Woolworths新西兰, 可能已违反《杂货业竞争法》,
The Commerce Commission has warned Woolworths New Zealand it may have breached the Grocery Industry Competition Act over its product delisting practices, citing concerns about power imbalances due to the supermarket’s large market share.
审查的重点是Woolworths的范围审查及其对较小的供应商的影响,委员会注意到接受不利条件的潜在压力。
The review focused on Woolworths’ range reviews and their impact on smaller suppliers, with the Commission noting potential pressure to accept unfavorable terms.
作为回应,Woolworths更新了程序,以与2026年5月1日生效的经修订的《食品供应法典》保持一致,该法典加强了供应商的权利和透明度。
In response, Woolworths updated its processes to align with the revised Grocery Supply Code, set to take effect May 1, 2026, which strengthens supplier rights and transparency.
委员会强调了遵守的重要性,并鼓励供应商通过其网站或匿名工具报告关切问题。
The Commission emphasized the importance of compliance and encouraged suppliers to report concerns via its website or an anonymous tool.