Retail
Online retailer says suppliers pressuring them to increase prices
Online grocery start-up standing firm after it faced pushback from multiple suppliers.
Latest from Countdown
Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
Countdown staff offered counselling after person stabbed outside store
A 23-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the incident.
AMP wins mandate to deliver KiwiSaver for Countdown’s 21,000 workers
The mandate will go some way to filling a gap left by loss of default members.
Covid worries cause trauma
Mental health charity seeks funds as it promotes five ways Kiwis can help themselves...
Mental health key focus for supermarkets
Countdown staff encouraged to keep a watchful eye on mental health.
Supermarket supports mental health
Countdown staff to raise money for mental health services as Covid heightens customer...
Beginning of the end for plastic?
Leading supermarket says: "You can even bring us a bucket and we'll pack it
Secrets of the supermarket
Shopping online and locking down long-term low prices are two highly underused ways Kiwis can save more at the supermarket. Food
New way to save on food & fuel
<i>Consumers need to learn how to "drive" new loyalty card to get best fuel & food discounts.</i>