The Groceries Code Adjudicator (GCA) has launched its annual groceries sector survey and wants to hear from as many suppliers as possible about how they have been treated by 14 large retailers, including Co-op, Asda and the discounters.
The survey, run by the independent polling company YouGov, is one of the most important ways for suppliers to confidentially tell the GCA about their experiences supplying the large retailers. The questions cover the behaviour of the retailers and issues affecting the industry.
The responses will help the GCA understand which large retailers are perceived as the most, and least, compliant with the Groceries Code, and how cost price negotiations and other issues are impacting suppliers.
Adjudicator Mark White said: “The 2024 survey results showed improvements in the number of suppliers experiencing Code issues and across several of the most significant issues impacting relationships between the large retailers and their suppliers. It also highlighted suppliers’ concerns about Amazon.
“I want to hear from as many suppliers as possible about their ongoing experiences supplying the large retailers. Your feedback helps me to better understand supplier concerns and to focus my engagement to ensure these retailers treat all suppliers fairly and lawfully.”
The survey is open for six weeks, closing on 23 February, with results published in summer. The GCA will commission YouGov to conduct anonymous follow-up interviews with a select group of respondents to explore supplier concerns in more detail.
Take part in the survey here.
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