Gentrified groceries: The new food line splitting your city

Residents of Alexandria, Sydney clashed with Woolworths regarding the transformation of their full-service supermarket into a Metro outlet in September 2023. Despite local protests and an apology from Woolworths executive Justin Nolan, the change proceeded, reflecting a broader shift toward smaller, higher-priced grocery stores in affluent areas across Australia. Alexandria locals have since adjusted to the new shopping landscape.

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