Govt to crack down on retail monopolies

Regulators are investigating anti-competitive practices in sectors like petrol, groceries, construction, and bank rates, now shifting focus to other retail areas. LagardèreAWPL has gained a near-monopoly on convenience stores in New Zealand airports, recently securing an exclusive duty-free contract at Wellington Airport. The investigation raises concerns about big retailers potentially engaging in anti-competitive behavior in the shopping sector.

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