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Supermarkets

‘Responsible’ use of facial recognition can reduce crime, report finds
Retail NZ found that retail crime impacted over 99 per cent of retailers in New Zealand.

‘Responsible’ use of facial recognition can reduce crime, report finds

New Zealand’s privacy commission has found that the use of live facial recognition technology (FRT) trialled by Foodstuffs North Island complies with the Privacy Act.  "FRT systems have potential safet...
NZ regulator plans to limit fees supermarkets can charge suppliers
NZ business think tank maps pathway to improved grocery competition
EY warning: Consumer companies face risk of losing market share
Coles names Claire Lauber to head up its liquor division

Supermarkets Archives

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Opinion: Rethinking the broken grocery competition model

Community-owned supermarkets can deliver fairer food prices to regional Australians.
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Aldi removes single-use plastic straws from its product range

“Phasing out single-use plastic straws from our product range will save millions of straws from entering landfills and o...

Woolworths opens its first-ever automated customer fulfilment centre

The 22,000sqm facility is capable of processing up to 60,000 online orders per week.
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Smarter shelves, stronger stores – how HL Display is changing the game

“Our systems help retailers create a better shopping experience while freeing up staff to focus on higher-value tasks," ...
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Woolworths to slash prices on hundreds of products – mostly its own brands

The scheme will include many Woolworths' private label items and certain items from name brands such as Coca-Cola, Maggi...

Value is not all, expert warns following Coles and Woolies results

Coles and Woolworths’ respective CEOs remain steadfast in driving value for customers as they try to grow market share.
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Woolworths sees steady sales growth despite external volatility

Woolworths added a net two new supermarkets to its network over the quarter, completed 12 renewals and closed one Metro ...
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Metcash completes Superior Foods deal, expands foodservice reach

Superior Foods will be integrated into Metcash's expanded "away from home" division under a new banner.
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Coles reports steady revenue growth in supermarkets and liquor

E-commerce sales increased by 25.7 per cent to $1.1 billion during this period with an 11.3 per cent increase in penetra...

Aldi ranked Australia’s top supermarket for fifth consecutive year

Roy Morgan said Aldi had a perfect record of winning all 12 monthly customer satisfaction awards last year.
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Greens urge Aldi to take on Coles and Woolworths in Tasmania

“Our priority is not to expand into new markets currently, but instead to invest in other areas of our business, namely ...
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Costco and DoorDash to deliver groceries to the doors of Aucklanders

The partnership will enable Costco members and non-members to get everything from toilet paper to fresh fruits and veget...

The future of shelf signage: How technology is transforming the moment of truth

The shelf has always been the frontline of retail. The place where brands either win or lose in the final moment of cons...
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Overnight​ oats brand hits New World shelves

The "grab-and-go" Fuller Overnight Oats range aims to provide convenience without sacrificing healthy ingredients. 
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Woolworths clears hurdle in Beak & Johnston deal

The ACCC has released its decision on how the deal would impact market competition.