Woolworths chief executive Grant O’Brien outlined his strategic priorities at the AGM. He intend to “extend and defend leadership in food and liquor” by establishing a dominant position in fresh food in Australia; to maintain its track record of building new growth businesses; and “to put in place the enablers for a new era of growth”, which will involve increased capital investment, supply chain efficiencies, an expansion of its store network and investment in employee talent.

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