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Countdown ‘officially’ rebrands as Woolworths across the Tasman
Woolworths has launched That Fresh Food Feeling, signifying the brand's return to Aotearoa.
Woolworths’ $372 million NZ rebrand dubbed ‘tone deaf’ as shoppers struggle
About 47 per cent of Kiwis aged 35-64 and 49 per cent of those over 65 years feel that the plan is a waste of money.
Woolworths to rebrand its NZ store network in $370 million upgrade
“In the coming months and years, you’re going to see us bringing the best of the Woolworths brand across the Tasman," sa...
Woolworths sales growth beats inflation, as CEO pledges value focus
"In many areas, inflation remains frustratingly elevated and we need to continue to work hard to provide our customers w...
Woolworths, Foodstuffs contribute $1m to aid suppliers hit by NZ cyclone
Countdown’s commercial director for fresh, Pieter de Wet, said it is the retailer's “responsibility” to step up and help...
Foodstuffs ferries stock by chopper in cyclone’s devastating wake
CEO Chris Quin said the biggest hurdle the company was trying to overcome was road access across the two regions.
Countdown stores sell upcycled baking products to counter food waste
The startup uses leftover bread collected from Countdown’s bakeries and turns it into botanicals and savoury baking mixe...
Countdown Bricks honours farmers in latest recycled toy collection
Brid Drohan-Steward, brand director at Countdown, said honouring legends who work tirelessly to supply produce to Kiwi h...
Countdown backs New Zealand’s first Zero Food Waste Challenge
A recent survey reveals that an average Kiwi household wastes $1250 of food each year, which amounts to $3.1 billion wor...
Woolworths flags concerns across supply chain, customer experience
Despite group net profit hitting $1.5 billion in FY22, Woolworths conceded this week that the result landed below its as...
Booming e-commerce bolsters Woolworths top line in ‘challenging’ year
The core retail business improved sales by 4.3 per cent, driven by a 33.6 per cent boost online.
Countdown commissions $150m fresh foods DC in Auckland
Countdown has commissioned its new $150 million Auckland Fresh Distribution Centre that will supply stores throughout th...
Countdown’s new DC will tackle food waste in the supply chain
The new 11,000sqm DC will feature a refrigerated inbound tunnel, varied temperature-controlled zones, and ‘ripening room...
Woolworths sales soar 10 per cent despite challenges of last quarter
"High levels of Covid-related team absenteeism and the disruption to our broader supply chain resulted in inconsistent c...
Woolworths’ first half succumbs to Delta’s strain
Sales growth in the half fell to 3 per cent throughout the half, compared to the 10.6 per cent seen this time last year.
Woolworths Group pushes through “challenging” quarter, eyes Christmas trade
According to group chief executive Brad Banducci, the business’ stores and supply chain were significantly impacted by p...
Countdown to give priority workers early access to supermarkets each day
With the increasing pressure on medical, MIQ and emergency workers due to the worsening Covid-19 outbreak, Auckland Coun...
Grocery retailing duopoly “not serving” New Zealanders
Rivals "unable to compete with the major grocery retailers on price and product range" says Commerce Commission.
Woolworths brings its eStore tech to New Zealand’s South Island
The business’ Moorhouse store will be fitted out with units which will deliver items to the team’s personal shoppers, al...
Countdown deploys micro-fulfilment tech to speed up online order packing
The unit sorts and moves products directly to its team of 200 personal shoppers in Countdown’s Penrose eStore in Aucklan...
