date:May 05, 2014
iquor outlets, while Wesfarmers opened 45.
IBISWorld said Woolworths had effectively used its established brands and economies of scale to bring in greater income from liquor sales. An advantage in the liquor sector is significant, with liquor sales making up over 17 per cent of Woolworths $40.2 billion food and liquor segment revenue in 2012-13. By comparison, of Wesfarmers food and liquor segment revenue of $35.8 billion, only 9 per cent was attributable to liquor sales.
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