New ZealandInfected shopper's grocery trip to NZ's largest supermarketA person who later tested positive for Covid did a grocery shop in the mega-store.26 Aug 01:55 AM
New ZealandFlying fish: The grocery items in demand this lockdownSome new grocery shopping trends have emerged amid the second coronavirus lockdown.24 Aug 02:55 AM
New ZealandCovid-case error: Bloomfield apologises for providing false informationIt was announced incorrectly the shopper visited the store numerous times over a week.19 Aug 01:37 AM
New ZealandCovid-case error: Shopper's true movements revealedAshley Bloomfield said the person attended a supermarket multiple times - they didn't.18 Aug 06:21 PM
New ZealandVirus case visited Auckland supermarket, shoppers asked to watch for symptomsThe positive Covid case visited the Royal Oak supermarket on Saturday August 8.16 Aug 09:31 PM
New ZealandAuckland supermarkets rushed despite pleas against panic-buyingA line stretching 2km from the Countdown New Lynn store was seen.11 Aug 11:05 AM
CrimeRetailer laments frequency of attacks on businessesFinancial stress and drug addiction blamed for a rise in attacks on businesses in Otaika.27 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessPower shift: Foodstuffs, Countdown pick new agencies for $100m-plus accountsBig changes as major accounts move to new agencies.23 Jul 03:00 AM
New ZealandLockdown sales: What Kiwis snapped up from the supermarkets revealedEnough to go to the moon and back, literally. That's how much toilet paper was sold.23 Jun 03:57 AM
New ZealandShopper concerned by lack of distancing after fire alarm soundsThe woman says there was a "bottleneck" of shoppers trying to get back inside again.10 May 01:08 AM
New ZealandSchool gives kids Lego for lockdownChildren have been given 10 creative tasks to do with their free Lego characters.24 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandMan arrested for 'deliberately coughing and sneezing on woman' at supermarketThe man and woman are not believed to know each other.24 Apr 05:35 AM
New Zealand'They're pretty crushed': Union fights for supermarket workers' 10% bonusSupermarket workers will lose their 10 per cent bonus pay from Tuesday.23 Apr 09:40 PM
New ZealandSupermarket trialling 'essential' food box salesThe boxes are billed as being ideal for elderly or vulnerable people who can't go out.20 Apr 02:16 AM
New Zealand'No order': Supermarket shopper slams other customers"By the time the third person touched me, I started hyperventilating," customer says.11 Apr 02:23 AM
New ZealandWatch: Staggering queue at supermarket before Good Friday closureSupermarkets will close tomorrow to give staff a chance to rest and restock shelves.08 Apr 11:45 PM
New Zealand'A nightmare': Single parents told to leave children in supermarket carparkThought shopping was hard under lockdown? Try being a single parent.08 Apr 09:00 PM
New ZealandCoronavirus: Countdown relaxes some product limitsThe limits were changed to help Kiwis shop less often during the coronavirus lockdown.07 Apr 08:56 PM
New ZealandLeave the bags in the boot, say supermarketsSome supermarkets are asking customers to bag groceries once they're back at the car.06 Apr 07:53 PM
BusinessQueue in your car: Pak'nSave, New World trial text entry systemThe trial involves customers being able to text the store to get a place in the queue.05 Apr 11:37 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Supermarkets corner the produce sectorWe say:Supermarkets are weathering the storm and staff deserve all the thanks we can give.03 Apr 04:00 PM
New ZealandFood price-gouging complaints to Govt's 'Price Watch' inbox continue to riseMost complaints relate to food staples, such as flour, bread and meat.03 Apr 05:49 AM
New ZealandCoronavirus: New website alerts length of supermarket queuesGareth Hayes set up the website to reduce queues and help people "flatten the curve".03 Apr 12:29 AM
New ZealandCoronavirus: 'We've got the flour', however, country-wide distribution proves trickyFlour Mills around the country are working around the clock to keep up with demand.02 Apr 01:43 AM
BusinessCoronavirus: Foodstuffs suppliers allowed to move to 10-day paymentsIt was hoped the move would give suppliers more financial certainty during the lockdown.01 Apr 02:04 AM
Retail1000 alerts on price gouging sent to Govt inboxThe special Government email was set up to dob in potential price gouging during lockdown.31 Mar 08:42 PM
New ZealandCountdown to bring back supermarket specialsFoodstuffs has announced a 10 per cent pay rise for those working during the lockdown.29 Mar 11:30 PM
RetailFoodstuffs boss: 'No price gouging' at Pak'nSave or New WorldFoodstuffs boss Chris Quinn talks Easter opening and price gouging.29 Mar 07:56 PM
New ZealandCovid-19 coronavirus: Customer pressure easing, Foodstuffs saysHaving to keep a two-metre distance is making queues appear longer than they really are.29 Mar 07:11 PM
New ZealandEssential service employers could face prosecution if staff exposed to virusAnd an employee doesn't have to contract the virus for an employer to get into trouble.26 Mar 11:34 PM
New ZealandCountdown gives priority to over 70s and 'vulnerable customers'Customers can apply who are classified as most at risk or vulnerable by the Government.26 Mar 09:44 PM
New ZealandEmergency services, medical staff get priority at supermarkets"We're proud to be able to do our bit to make their lives easier."26 Mar 09:02 PM
New ZealandCoronavirus: Auckland man, 70, describes month-long wait for online groceriesAuckland man urges measures to be put in place to assist over-70s online food shoppers.26 Mar 02:46 AM
New ZealandCoronavirus lockdown: New World, Pak'nSave restrictions revealedGrocery shopping giant introduces a number of changes as country enters lockdown period.25 Mar 02:18 AM
