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Ross Stitt reports on the Australian political pile-on against supermarkets who are blamed for the 'cost of living crisis'. They have competition, and wide price choice. They also have dodgy 'discount' promotions
28th Sep 24, 9:30am
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Ross Stitt reports on the Australian political pile-on against supermarkets who are blamed for the 'cost of living crisis'. They have competition, and wide price choice. They also have dodgy 'discount' promotions
In a new episode of our Of Interest podcast, Grocery Commissioner Pierre van Heerden details what's needed to boost competition in NZ’s grocery sector
7th Sep 24, 9:15am
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In a new episode of our Of Interest podcast, Grocery Commissioner Pierre van Heerden details what's needed to boost competition in NZ’s grocery sector
New Zealand's supermarkets are facing increased scrutiny after expanding their profit margins on non-fresh food, leading the Grocery Commissioner to call for stronger intervention powers
5th Sep 24, 3:20pm
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New Zealand's supermarkets are facing increased scrutiny after expanding their profit margins on non-fresh food, leading the Grocery Commissioner to call for stronger intervention powers
Woolworths New Zealand’s annual earnings fall 56% amid $8 billion food sales and ‘competitive market’ pressures
28th Aug 24, 12:35pm
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Woolworths New Zealand’s annual earnings fall 56% amid $8 billion food sales and ‘competitive market’ pressures
Grocery Commissioner Pierre van Heerden says he wants to ‘level the playing field’ of the $25 billion grocery sector in a new letter to industry
16th Apr 24, 12:11pm
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Grocery Commissioner Pierre van Heerden says he wants to ‘level the playing field’ of the $25 billion grocery sector in a new letter to industry
The secret sauce of Coles’ and Woolworths’ profits: high-tech surveillance and control
24th Feb 24, 9:47am
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The secret sauce of Coles’ and Woolworths’ profits: high-tech surveillance and control
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Economists are reviewing their inflation and interest rate forecasts after new Stats NZ pricing information suggests the rate of inflation in the current quarter may be slower than expected
15th Nov 23, 8:24am
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Economists are reviewing their inflation and interest rate forecasts after new Stats NZ pricing information suggests the rate of inflation in the current quarter may be slower than expected
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Stats NZ says food prices 'fell across the board in October'; Stats NZ has also released a new monthly series of pricing data to give more timely inflation information; airfares now dropping quickly, rents still rising, tobacco up sharply
14th Nov 23, 11:07am
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Stats NZ says food prices 'fell across the board in October'; Stats NZ has also released a new monthly series of pricing data to give more timely inflation information; airfares now dropping quickly, rents still rising, tobacco up sharply
Food prices virtually unchanged on a seasonally adjusted basis in the past month, taking the annual rate of food price inflation down to 8.0%, according to Stats NZ
12th Oct 23, 11:13am
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Food prices virtually unchanged on a seasonally adjusted basis in the past month, taking the annual rate of food price inflation down to 8.0%, according to Stats NZ
Grocery prices rise 10.6% annually in August with the Food Price Index recording a 8.9% increase: Stats NZ
13th Sep 23, 10:54am
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Grocery prices rise 10.6% annually in August with the Food Price Index recording a 8.9% increase: Stats NZ
Clark announces Govt will legislate to create a regulatory backstop for supermarket wholesale access if Foodstuffs and Woolworths don't cooperate within a couple of years
24th Aug 22, 3:17pm
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Clark announces Govt will legislate to create a regulatory backstop for supermarket wholesale access if Foodstuffs and Woolworths don't cooperate within a couple of years
Grocery prices kicked off the year with even higher upward momentum than last year's peak
28th Jan 22, 11:53am
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Grocery prices kicked off the year with even higher upward momentum than last year's peak
Supermarket chain Countdown enters personal insurance market in partnership with Cigna, Southern Cross
3rd Nov 14, 7:21am
Supermarket chain Countdown enters personal insurance market in partnership with Cigna, Southern Cross
Bernard Hickey reckons the ugliest truth behind the 'Countdown Shakedown' story is that consumers have got exactly what they really wanted - Every Day Low Prices
23rd Feb 14, 7:17am
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Bernard Hickey reckons the ugliest truth behind the 'Countdown Shakedown' story is that consumers have got exactly what they really wanted - Every Day Low Prices
Commerce Minister Craig Foss says Commerce Commission has widened its inquiry to all New Zealand supermarkets
20th Feb 14, 3:13pm
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Commerce Minister Craig Foss says Commerce Commission has widened its inquiry to all New Zealand supermarkets
Commerce Minister writes to Commerce Commission on 'Countdown Shakedown' allegation; Key expects Commission to inquire
13th Feb 14, 3:39pm
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Commerce Minister writes to Commerce Commission on 'Countdown Shakedown' allegation; Key expects Commission to inquire
Labour MP Shane Jones accuses Countdown in Parliament of corruption, racketeering and acting like 'Tony Soprano'; Countdown rejects accusation
12th Feb 14, 4:48pm
Labour MP Shane Jones accuses Countdown in Parliament of corruption, racketeering and acting like 'Tony Soprano'; Countdown rejects accusation
New loyalty/credit OneCard will carry interest rate of 19.99% and 'turbocharge' customer rewards, Countdown says
26th Feb 13, 11:41am
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New loyalty/credit OneCard will carry interest rate of 19.99% and 'turbocharge' customer rewards, Countdown says
Countdown looks to Britain's Tesco and parent Woolworths for lead on financial services push by retailers, not Superbank
4th Sep 12, 4:26pm
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Countdown looks to Britain's Tesco and parent Woolworths for lead on financial services push by retailers, not Superbank
Countdown launches Visa credit card through deal with GE Capital in 'logical entry to the financial services sector'
29th Aug 12, 5:13pm
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Countdown launches Visa credit card through deal with GE Capital in 'logical entry to the financial services sector'
BusinessDesk: Woolworths recoups $27.7 mln from insurers in 2011 for Christchurch quake damage
5th Jan 12, 11:12am
BusinessDesk: Woolworths recoups $27.7 mln from insurers in 2011 for Christchurch quake damage
The savings from buying groceries for six weeks in New Zealand gives you a free week, compared with buying them in Australia. Your view?
25th Nov 11, 3:29pm
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The savings from buying groceries for six weeks in New Zealand gives you a free week, compared with buying them in Australia. Your view?
Commerce Commission against milk price controls; says plenty of competition between retailers and wholesalers, while Fonterra already regulated
2nd Aug 11, 9:29am
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Commerce Commission against milk price controls; says plenty of competition between retailers and wholesalers, while Fonterra already regulated