whiteknight wrote on Mar 8
th, 2026 at 10:28am:
Why Coles and Woolies should be in public hands
March 2, 2026
Green Left Weekly
Coles’ ‘down down’ promotion has been revealed as a price-gouging scam.
Woolworths Group Limited (ASX: WOW) is a publicly listed company, meaning it is owned by over 350,000 shareholders, including retail investors, employees, and1 large institutional investors. The largest shareholders are major investment firms and superannuation funds, with State Street Global Advisors, BlackRock, and AustralianSuper being the top holders
Coles Group Limited (ASX: COL) is primarily owned by institutional investors, with major stakes held by State Street Global Advisors (approx. 7.26%), BlackRock (approx. 6.22%), and The Vanguard Group (approx. 6.02%) as of July 2025. The company is widely held, reflecting its status as a top Australian retailer.
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