ALEX FINDLATER,
Madam, - For over 75 years we were one of Ireland's largest grocers with 21 retail shops. If I recall correctly, our margin on fruit and vegetables and on provisions (bacon, eggs, poultry and other dairy products) was 16 per cent and it was a cause of congratulations if one or two of our departments turned in 18 per cent.
I was appalled to learn recently that supermarkets now earn up to 100 per cent on these products. - Yours, etc.,
ALEX FINDLATER, Riversdale Avenue, Dublin 6.
