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Countdown ‘officially’ rebrands as Woolworths across the Tasman

Countdown ‘officially’ rebrands as Woolworths across the Tasman

Woolworths has officially launched its rebrand of the Countdown business in New Zealand as its business there takes the name of the Australian supermarket chain. "Today is an incredibly important moment for...
Aldi tops customer satisfaction rankings for fourth year in a row
Woolworths, four overseas peers to launch US$125 million venture capital fund
Heavy fines proposed for anti-competitive supermarket practices
Who won Easter 2024, and what it says about the future of supermarket retail

Supermarkets Archives

‘Not satisfied’: Regulator talks tough on Foodstuffs NZ merger

The Commerce Commission says there is no guarantee cost savings will be passed on to consumers after the proposed merger...

Consumers make sacrifices due to higher grocery prices, says ACCC

The ACCC has already received over 13,000 responses for the survey ahead of its closing on April 2.

Exclusive: The thinking behind Coles’ revamped Chadstone flagship store

"We will no doubt use the learnings from this store as a springboard for future development."

RECALL: Assorted Coles Easter Plush Toys

The affected products include Coles Easter Bunny Squeezer Pals in three colours and Coles Easter Light Up chicken and bu...

Greens’ pitch to force grocery divestments slammed by retailers

The Bill would give Australian courts and competition regulators the power to smash the supermarket duopoly.

Drakes acquires IGA Mount Barker and Cellarbrations

This latest acquisition takes the Drakes store network to 67.

SA supermarket Saints Road Foodland named IGA Retailer of the Year

The award recognises excellence in retailing and the positive advancement of the IGA brand. 

The new TikTok challenge waging war on the major supermarkets’ pricing

Food for thought, the rising price of groceries could be honed in with transparency across the entire supply chain.

Woolworths loses Australia’s most-trusted brand crown 

Bunnings lost the title of Australia's most trusted brand to Woolworths in May 2020.

Aldi to open 800 more US stores by 2028

Aldi is “throwing down the gauntlet” to traditional grocery and could cause “significant disruption and pain” for rivals...
Coles Finest taps design agency Hulsbosch for brand refresh

Coles unveils brand refresh for its premium private label range

The range comprises more than 100 products, from jams, honey, coffee, bakery and desserts, fresh meat, fish, and ready-m...

Whole Foods thinks smaller in neighborhood concept foray

New store format will launch on the Upper East Side in Manhattan with the first location at 1175 Third Avenue this year.

ACCC seeks consumer, supplier submissions in grocery sector probe

Meanwhile, there is a call for co-ops to be encouraged to increase competition in the sector.

Coles’ revenue rises on higher supermarket, liquor sales

However, post-tax net profit slid 3.6 per cent to $594 million.

Why supermarkets are stocking breakout and trendsetting brands

Digital beauty labels’ decision to stock their internet viral products in Coles and Woolworths is based on more than jus...