Originally Posted by
percy
I do worry about PGW's business model.
On a Sunday down around Barrington Mall I usually see a couple of PGW 4 wheel drive vehicles on the road.
On my travels around the country side I always spot PGW vehicles.Must own hundreds of vehicles,which are not cheap to run,even on a Sunday.?
Premises.How many buildings do they need to operate out of.Amberly,Hawarden , Culverden,and Cheviot.Each would need stock,staff and tea ladies,and need power and have to pay rent,rates and insurance.This is repeated everywhere.Blenheim Road,Waterloo Road.Massive buildings in and around Ashburton.
Now farmers are savvy.If I was setting up the business I would have one massive distribution centre in ChCh to supply the South Island,and one in the North Island at Hamiltom.Do most of the business online. Would doubt PGW could compete.Farmers would love the prices I would be able to charge.