Woolworths
Business commentator Rebecca Stevenson
The Commerce Commission has opened an investigation into Woolworths, Foodstuffs North Island and Foodstuffs South Island, following an allegation of Fair Trading Act breaches. Audio
Supermarkets shaping the food price story
Recent media reports have blamed rising grocery prices on supermarket suppliers and even shoplifters. One business journalist is calling on the media to focus on the market power of our supermarket… Audio
Woolworths strikes first deal to sell wholesale to another retailer
Woolworths has made its first deal to sell a wide range of wholesale groceries to another retailer, outside its own store brands. Audio
Shopping for change: Busting the supermarket duopoly
How did New Zealand end up with just two big supermarket players - and can the government's changes really shake things up? Audio
Commerce Commission stops short of splitting up supermarkets
The Commerce Commission says competition in the grocery sector is not working well for consumers, but has stopped short of requiring the big two players Foodstuffs and Woolworths NZ to divest some of… Audio
Supermarkets' fight against alcohol limits costing ratepayers
Auckland ratepayers are on the hook for legal bills totalling at least $1 million as the council fights for a temporary ban on downtown bottle stores.
Council and court papers obtained by Checkpoint… Audio
No plastic bag ban for NZ Countdown supermarkets
Countdown supermarkets in New Zealand won't stop giving customers plastic bags, despite plans from their Australian parent company to phase out their usage.
Woolies turn around expected to help
Over the Tasman and the supermarket chain, Woolworths, is hoping the heavy losses are behind it as it slashes jobs and prices. Audio
Six Countdown supermarkets to close
Six Countdown supermarkets are set to close as the chain's Australian parent company shuts stores and slashes hundreds of jobs. Audio
Jim Parker reports on Woolworths
The new chair of the Woolworths supermarket chain, in Australia, says it will take at least three years to turn around the struggling business. Audio
Woolworths boss quits
The chief executive of Woolworths will step down after four years at the helm as the Australasian supermarket chain faces intense competition. Audio
Woolworths chief to retire
The chief executive of the Australasian supermarket chain, Woolworths, will retire after four years at the helm. Audio