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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...
Countdown starts work on New Zealand’s first Green Star-rated supermarket
Green Star helps plan, design and build Richmond Countdown in a completely different way.
Countdown opens Wellington eStore to fulfill online demand
Countdown in New Zealand has opened a purpose-built, permanent eStore in Wellington on Tuesday, to serve rising demand f...
Countdown opens Wellington eStore to fulfill online demand
Countdown opened a purpose-built, permanent eStore in Wellington on Tuesday, to serve rising demand for online grocery s...
Woolworths takes in-app grocery shopping to New Zealand
Countdown launches MyCountdown shopping app.
Countdown to ditch unnecessary plastic as part of trial
Supermarket to remove plastic produce bags and excess packaging in bid to change the way New Zealanders shop.
Countdown to open second e-store in Christchurch
Supermarket chain building another dark store as online grocery shopping grows.
Countdown opens first Metro store in Auckland
The new Metro stands at about 600 square metres and is located in a busy part of the CBD.
Countdown calls on all businesses to offer domestic violence support
The supermarket chain has so far supported 28 team members impacted by family violence.
Countdown predicts surge in demand for fermented food and drinks
The supermarket has seen the percentage of vegan shoppers double in the last year.
Millennials driving focus on health at Countdown
Supermarket tailors its product range to suit younger tastes.