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Warehouse interim chief seeks more time as profits return to $11.8m
The Warehouse returned to profit with $11.8m, but revenue dropped to $1.6b.

‘More challenging than we feared’: What’s in store for The Warehouse’s half-year result
Analysts warn of tough year ahead and risk of no dividends.

Auckland suburb of 15,000 people to have no supermarket for year
Loss of shop comes as the suburb intensifies, nearest other store over 2.6km away.

West Auckland supermarket shutting, staff futures uncertain
More than 50 staff are waiting to find out if they will be out of a job.

Food price dip in February fuelled by fruit and veges but butter prices shoot up
Can't believe it's not cheaper butter? Price rise data revealed.

Workers 'anxious as hell' as Woolworths proposes major store restructure
One employee told the Herald staff hours could be cut in half and their hourly rate cut.

Why this Indian spice could be your wallet’s answer to pricey garlic
Now that garlic's at $4 a bulb, try this alternative for a fraction of the price.

What the PM knew about the new Commerce Minister’s link to the grocery sector
Luxon assures the conflict has been managed well.

Chocolate block prices predicted to hit $10 in NZ
How much will a block of Whittaker's cost in the next few years?

Co-operative grocery store pitched to battle food insecurity
Target recipients include those experiencing food insecurity.

Woolworths announces replacement for NZ director
Sally Copland comes from Masterton but has been with the Woolworths Group for 18 years.

Top NZ supermarket boss announces shock departure
Spencer Sonn has been in charge of Woolworths' NZ operations since 2021.

BNZ licks wounds after organic grocer’s demise
The liquidators have revealed the organic grocer owes over $1 million to BNZ.

From police to Fifo: Hāwera family finds financial success in Oz
The family of five are in a far better financial position than they were in NZ.

The foods Kiwi supermarket shoppers are paying the biggest markups on
Aotearoa's biggest supermarkets all had an increase in price-cost margins in 2023.

Woolworths seeks to acquire food manufacturer Beak and Johnston
Beak & Johnston make ready-made products such as soups and frozen meals.

Woolworths’ Spencer Sonn on why the cost-of-living crisis isn’t over yet
Woolworths NZ managing director Spencer Sonn takes on the Herald's summer questions.

Doing it tough: What households are dropping to cut costs
KiwiSaver holidays and insurance downgrades are some of the big cuts Kiwis are making.

Hot cross what? Easter buns on sale six days after Christmas
Buns representing Jesus Christ's death on sale days after celebrations marking his birth.

Revealed: The independent grocery operation taking a punt on vacant Flaxmere supermarket
'We are happy to have someone who believes in the people and community of Flaxmere.'

US court blocks $43 billion supermarket mega-merger
Merger opponents warned of rising grocery prices for consumers, and lower wages.