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Supermarket giant ditches self-checkout for staffed tills
A grocery giant has opened up about why they're making the big move.
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Property Insider: Singaporeans lured to Hobsonville, Costco Oz/NZ boss retiring
'We have contracts conditional on approximately $3m of stock from Singapore': John Love.
Cost of living breakthrough? Food prices fall in September
After months of punishing hikes, how much did food prices change in September?
Big supermarket loyalty cards under fire from Consumer NZ
Foodstuffs rejects claim dismissing "loyalty".
The Warehouse and union in mediation, broader retail crime a concern
Strike at Warehouse sparks talks, union also juggles bank tensions, retail crime worries.
Watch: Supermarket security guard confronts brazen thieves
'The security guard did bloody well I thought' - witness.
'Disproportionate response': Supermarkets appeal restrictions on morning alcohol sales
The revised policy aims to align trading hours across the Eastern Bay.
Sasha Borissenko: The loyalty cards tracking your almost every move
OPINION: A moment of silence for the million-odd Onecards scattered around NZ.
Sasha Borissenko: Supermarket reforms - is that it?
OPINION: New grocery code has fewer loosey-goosey contracts, but little else.
Supermarket giant changing store design amid retail crime 'tsunami' - National
From shoplifting to weightlifting? More to 'boot camps' than imagined, National says.
Complaint laid over ‘dodgy’ supermarket pricing
The supermarket duopoly could be in breach of the Fair Trading Act.
Police, retailers join forces against ram raiders
Retail security roundtable: co-operation by some of NZ's biggest shop brands.
Countdown Taupō: A first look at the new supermarket
Some major changes are planned for the rebuild of Countdown's Taupō Central store.
$100m sell-off: Kiwi richlister quits NZ for Australia
Ben Cook says he loves NZ, but time right for "business, family and lifestyle" reasons.
Countdown fire: Police suspect arson in toilet paper aisle blaze
Video shows flames taking hold in toilet paper aisle as staff try to extinguish the fire.
Auckland Food Show debuts new flavours coming to Kiwi tables
This year's Food Show kicked off today with a focus on New Zealand's small businesses.
Woolworths' new delivery service within the hour
The new Milkrun service will deliver what you need by scooter within an hour of ordering.
Letters: On Woolworths, KiwiSaver, consultants, politics and travel charges
Opinion: Letters on crime, science teaching and working from home.
Analysis: The $1 billion Countdown mistake Woolworths made a decade ago
Opinion: The company was certain it made the right call. It was wrong.
Countdown rebranding to Woolworths: What happens to your Onecard?
With a $400 million rebranding and refurbishment, Countdown teases change to Onecards too.
Final Countdown: Supermarket giant rebranding back to Woolworths
The transformation will cost $400 million.
'David and Goliath win': High Court rules five of Countdown’s pharmacies are illegal
Pharmacies challenged the legality of Countdown's in-store pharmacies.
Two multimillionaires sell Auckland supermarket in $30m+ deal
A new 10-year lease gives the buyer a long-term income stream from the Australasian giant.
AA Smartfuel rewards deal with Countdown to end
The Australian-owned supermarket announced an end to its partnership with AA Smartfuel.
Shaneel Lal: Ignore the conspiracy theorists; please continue to support queer people
Opinion: Kiwibank, The Warehouse, Countdown harassed and intimidated.
From peaceful to perilous: Innovations needed to combat crime
Opinion: Supermarkets resorting to bodycams in a desperate bid for safety is a smart move.
Sasha Borissenko: Liquor sales decision increases heat on supermarkets
Analysis: Top court had little trouble distilling views on damage from 11pm booze sales.
A ‘phew’ not a ‘woohoo’ for campaigners after long, costly liquor sales dispute
An MP says her community has been 'stymied' in an expensive, ridiculous court saga.
Supermarket suppliers not being influenced - Food & Grocery Council
Delivery-based supermarket Supie said suppliers are pressuring them to keep prices up.