Journal article
Assessment of the Supermarkets and Grocery Stores Sector in Australia: A Case Study of Woolworths and Coles using DEA and VAIC™
Journal of New Business Ideas & Trends, Vol.18(1), pp.1-11
2020
Abstract
Purpose – The purpose of this study is to examine the level of efficiency in the retail Supermarket and Grocery Stores sector. Design/methodology/approach –Financial data from the annual reports of two companies registered on the Australian Stock Exchange (Woolworths and Coles) was extracted for the four years 2016 to 2019. Two models were used, DEA and VAIC™ to analyse the financial data to determine elements to assess the level of efficiency each company was achieving. Findings – There was some degree of diversity identified as existing between the two companies. The results from the DEA and VAIC™ produced similar outcomes however, the two financial ratios (ROA and CFOROA) produce somewhat contrasting results in terms of differentiating between the performance of the two companies. Research limitations/implications – Whilst there are no industry or sector standards available the findings stand as relevant for the purpose of comparison between the two main players in the sector. These companies both have a high degree of diversity, however they share very similar forms of diversity in regards to specific segments.
Details
- Title
- Assessment of the Supermarkets and Grocery Stores Sector in Australia: A Case Study of Woolworths and Coles using DEA and VAIC™
- Authors
- Toine Van Kampen (Author)Ross Kirkham (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, USC Business School - Legacy
- Publication details
- Journal of New Business Ideas & Trends, Vol.18(1), pp.1-11
- Publisher
- Australian Business Education Research Association
- Date published
- 2020
- ISSN
- 1447-9184; 1446-8719
- Copyright note
- Copyright © 2020 JNBIT. Reproduced with permission of the publisher.
- Organisation Unit
- University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; USC Business School - Legacy
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99482293102621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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