Wesfarmers is currently Australia’s largest retailer but is set to surrender that crown to Woolworths when it divests its food, liquor, fuel and convenience businesses.

The spinoff of those businesses into a new entity to be listed on the Australian Stock Exchange is a timely move, given the competitive challenges in the grocery market but it also raises the question about whether or Wesfarmers will exit retail completely.

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