Superior Food Group and Bolt-on Hardware Acquisitions Look Value-Neutral
Metcash dominates the Australian wholesale distribution of packaged groceries to the independent retailer. From the small corner shop to the local independent supermarket, Metcash acts as a co-operative, funneling independent sales volume through a single channel to derive buying power to negotiate volume discounts with manufacturers. Metcash is the fourth force in the grocery industry, with around 10% market share via its IGA banner network, while Woolworths and Coles combined account for about two thirds of Australian food retailing, and Aldi also commands a comparable market share of around 10%.