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New World customers warned after ‘password spraying’ attack
New World's parent company Foodstuffs says none of its systems were breached.
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Flaxmere Woolworths site work begins, supermarket built by mid-2026
A big chain is coming to compete with the independent Flaxmere Supermarket.
Foodstuffs to open $73m Pt Chevalier store early after Vic Park fire
Foodstuffs' Pt Chevalier store will open on August 19, earlier than planned.
Consumer NZ calls for action on 'shrinkflation' amid rising concerns
Consumer NZ urges transparency from businesses regarding shrinkflation.
Woolworths mistakenly tells 500,000 members they will receive a gift voucher
The supermarket chain has revoked the special offer and apologised for any confusion.
'Enough is enough': Government beefing up trespass laws, doubling fines
Associate Justice Minister: 'These changes send a clear message: enough is enough.'
Woolworths issues major recall of contaminated mince
Some customers found 'foreign matter' in their meals before the recall was announced.
Supermarket giant warned for ‘likely’ breaking grocery competition law
Foodstuffs North Island allegedly acted in ways that were uncooperative and unreasonable.
Foodstuff supermarkets face salad shortages as storm delivers 'logistical hit'
Spinach, mesclun and other salad greens are currently in limited supply.
'Bring energy back': Call for new store as empty supermarket site stalls nearby trade
'We want some more options in Havelock North.'
Why the new $100m Pak'nSave faces unique construction challenges
Vast new store is to be built on a flood-prone site which operated for 50 years as a dump.
'Just isn't good enough': Willis warns of tougher penalties for supermarkets
Misleading promotional practices and common pricing errors have to stop, minister says.
NZ's biggest new supermarket gets green light
It's to be built on a greenfield site near the Esmonde Rd motorway on-ramps and off-ramps.
Major supermarket apologises for humiliating woman with false shoplifting claim
The supermarket said its staff caused her public embarrassment and distress.
Property Insider: Foodstuffs' $380m expansion with new Pak'nSave sites in the works
The biggest is a new application for a $100m Pak'nSave on reclaimed land in Takapuna.
Supermarkets admit breaching Fair Trading Act with misleading prices, face millions in fines
The maximum penalty for each charge is $600,000.
'Pallet hotel' - Foodstuffs South Island boosting frozen storage by more than 200%
Supermarket owner to expand frozen capacity by 222%, strike third-party warehouse deals.
'The way of the future': How delivery apps are redefining supermarket shopping
Supermarkets like FreshChoice Epsom now stay open until 9pm for online orders.
New World Victoria Park fire: Construction expert explains all
Commercial Manager at CMP Andrew Moore explains what New World Victoria Park is built on and what will happen next year. Video / Annaleise Shortland
Watch: Aerial footage captures plumes of smoke spewing over Akl after supermarket fire
Nearby residents and businesses have been instructed to close their windows.
Burning Auckland supermarket one of NZ’s most profitable
The store is one of the most profitable and popular in Foodstuffs' North Island co-op.
South Island's largest supermarket to open early and under $50m
The store, at 8100sq m, is the largest retail outlet in the South Island.
South Island’s biggest supermarket
The vast new Pak’nSave Rolleston is due to open on October 14. Video / George Heard
Supermarket disputes woman's claim worker crushed toddler's fingers with trolley
The mother wrote she wanted to 'jump over and rip your hair out'.
Editorial: Too much talk about supermarkets, not enough action taken to improve competition
OPINION: The Commerce Commission completed its market study on the grocery sector in 2022.
Watchdog assessing complaints after Woolies' false Milkrun ad pricing
Commerce Commission receives multiple inquiries over Facebook ads for delivery service.
Supermarket crackdown: Grocery code shake-up gets mixed reaction from industry players
One says it'll bring transparency while another questions if it has the right balance.
Roger Partridge: New Zealand’s real economic problem: Too little capital, not too much profit
Opinion: The economy faces a worsening capital problem, undercapitalised for 50 years.
ComCom threatens regulatory crackdown on supermarkets
Consumer NZ doesn't have faith that operators in the sector will make changes voluntarily.
CCTV footage reveals LynnMall attacker before knife assault
CCTV footage shows Ahamad Samsudeen before his knife attack at LynnMall supermarket. Video / Supplied