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'Populist policy': Analysts criticise Foodstuffs demerger proposal
Key issues for analysts include duplication of supply chains and the economics backing it.
'Is it lawful?' Supermarket split study questions effects on property rights
Experts warn the plan could reduce the value of some supermarket sites.
'Grocery behaviour is changing' – $437m going into new Foodstuffs distribution hubs
Christchurch, Māngere, Palmerston North: ambient, frozen, chilled-food distribution hubs.
Govt acknowledges pork labels may mislead, refuses law changes
NZPork says shoppers may mistake imported pork for New Zealand meat.
Foodstuffs South Island taken to court over alleged anti-competitive conduct
Franchises needed approval to discount certain products, the watchdog alleges.
Should customers pay less when they use a self-checkout?
Consumer NZ says self-service savings should be passed to shoppers.
Pork mince recall at Pak’n Save Clendon over foreign matter fears
Affected packs are dated ‘Packed On 14.07.26’ and ‘Best Before 17.07.26’.
Pak’nSave apologises after searching customer’s bag without permission
Pak’nSave apologised, saying the staffer acted outside company policy.
NZ’s most reputable brands revealed - and the one that slipped out of top three for first time
The top brand even built on its rating from last year, posting an even higher score.
Foodstuffs to launch nationwide rewards programme as Clubcard's end announced
Club+ will compete directly with Woolworths' own revamped rewards programme.
Grocery watchdog pushes for tough penalties over Pak’nSave price breaches, fake specials
The two supermarkets admit 18 charges over misleading pricing.
Groceries, spa, sex toy: Couple mix it up during shoplifting spree
The 41-year-old and his partner would fill bags full of products then walk out.
Inside the failed bid to lure a third supermarket giant to take on the grocery duopoly
Documents show ministers scoured the world for a new rival.
Labelling loophole: Allergy group warns of risks with in-store bakery rules
The lack of an allergen list on Pak'nSave hot cross buns is sparking a call for change.
NZ First to campaign on breaking up supermarket duopoly
A three-point plan to shake up the supermarket sector and deliver lower prices for Kiwis.
Food app windfall: Teen's $10k grocery win eases cost of living pain
The student's family says they save about $100-$150 every supermarket shop thanks to app.
That’s a wrap! Pak’nSave NZ Herald ad wins creative prize
The winning agency team has won a trip to New York.
Shopping too long: Mum's $85 carpark fine on $210 Pak'nSave grocery bill
A day after the fine was issued, the supermarket increased its parking time for customers.
How long should a grocery shop take? Hastings shopper fined $85 at Pak’nSave
Renee Sciascia spent over two hours doing a $400 shop for five and got an $85 ticket. Video / Rafaella Melo, Hawke's Bay Today
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