Jun 22, 2026 – 11.36amShoppers have re-opened their wallets this month, says Metcash boss Doug Jones, following a soft trading period as the Middle East conflict stoked concerns about resurgent inflation.Group sales were up 1.9 per cent in the first seven weeks of the company’s 2027 financial year, which began on May 1, compared to the same period a year ago, driven by a “clear improvement” in June. Metcash is the nation’s top supplier to independent supermarkets including Foodland and IGA.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles
Metcash sales improve in June; Victoria remains a soft spot
The IGA owner’s boss Doug Jones says green shoots have emerged after consumers were knocked around by the Iran war and rising interest rates.
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