Gentrified groceries: The new food line splitting your city

In September 2023, Woolworths converted its Alexandria supermarket into a Metro store, sparking community protests. Residents voiced concerns over higher prices and reduced services, with campaigner Vanessa Knight acknowledging the shift. The number of Metro and Coles Local stores has quadrupled in the last seven years, reflecting changing shopping habits in affluent areas.

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