Ernie Newman
Ernie Newman is a veteran competition consultant and expert in grocery policy, known for his critical insights into the New Zealand supermarket industry. He has recently expressed concerns about the competitiveness of the grocery market, describing it as 'truly broken' and emphasizing the need for realistic government interventions to attract new entrants. Newman advocates for breaking up the current duopoly of Foodstuffs and Woolworths, suggesting that legislative measures are necessary to create a more equitable market structure and improve competition for consumers.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | 1 | 5.00 | 0.17% | +0% | 4,822,233 | 8,037 | $210,000 | 350$ |
| Totals | 1 | 4,822,233 | 8,037 | $210,000 | 350$ |
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Recent Mentions
New Zealand:
Semi-retired consultant and grocery advocate Ernie Newman said he had never believed the premise that new entrants could be coaxed into the New Zealand market.
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New Zealand:
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New Zealand:
Ernie Newman commented on the Government's commissioning of expert advice on structural separation as a significant move.
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New Zealand:
Ernie Newman described the Government's move as significant for the grocery sector.
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New Zealand:
Ernie Newman is a veteran competition consultant and expert in grocery policy who believes the Government needs to be realistic about the broken market.
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New Zealand:
Veteran competition consultant Ernie Newman stated that the Government needs to be realistic about the broken grocery market.
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New Zealand:
Veteran competition consultant and expert in grocery policy Ernie Newman earlier said the Government needs to be realistic about our 'truly broken' market.
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