The biggest winners from Aldi not coming to Tasmania? Coles and Woolies
Tasmanians will be disappointed to hear that ALDI isn’t planning on setting up in Tasmania anytime soon.
ALDI officials confirmed at the Senate Inquiry into Supermarket Prices in Canberra today that Tasmania isn’t in their current expansion plans.
Senator Tammy Tyrrell, independent Senator for Tasmania, told ALDI officials of change.org petitions asking ALDI to come to Tasmania, and said that consumers are desperate for more choice.
“Tasmanians don’t have a lot of choice when it comes to buying groceries. There’s a Coles or Woolworths for every 8,000 Tasmanians!
“We know more competition leads to better prices for customers. So if we can’t get other players in the game to Tassie, then it’s Tasmanians who miss out.
“Tasmania might feel like an international destination compared to the mainland, but that doesn’t mean we should be ignored. We’re worth the investment.”
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