Foodstuffs
Foodstuffs to roll out new facial recognition software
New facial recognition software is be being rolled out in New World and PAK'nSAVE supermarkets across the North Island from Thursday.
Up to 25 stores will be part of a six-month trial. Foodstuffs… Audio
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
Digging out the facts on crime and punishment
Crime is set to be a big election year issue, with polls showing the public feels unsafe and the opposition claiming the government is 'soft' on offending. A pair of Herald journalists have tried to… Audio
The price pain of supermarket shopping
Grocery bills are going up and up - is it possible to do your weekly shop without visiting the supermarket? 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
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
Grocery retailer allows public to track progress on Commission's recommendations
A major grocery retailer will allow the public to track how it's progressing against recommendations in the Commerce Commission's recent market study into the sector.
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
Supermarket inquiry: Foodstuffs, Woolworths deny holding duopoly
The two major supermarket chains say consumers will have to pay higher prices and the country's investment reputation will be damaged if another big operator comes in.
Supermarket shakeup
The Commerce Commission says competition in the grocery sector is poor with Foodstuffs and Countdown essentially a duopoly dominating the market with little room for new entrants or competition. But… 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
Supermarket issues: pricing, queues, online deliveries
Supermarkets across the country are working hard towards keeping shelves stocked as people focus on keeping their pantries fuller than usual. Audio
Food purchases up - can anything stop people panic buying?
The amount people are spending on food is up 150 per cent on last year. Supermarkets are begging people to stop panic buying, but it appears they're not listening. Chris Quinn, CEO of Foodstuffs North… Audio
How to build a better brand
What makes a really good brand - and which Kiwi companies have nailed it? Steve Bayliss should know - he's been involved in marketing for years for some of New Zealand's highest-profile companies -… Audio
PAK'nSAVE store shoots sparrows
A Wellington PAK'nSAVE store is taking drastic measures to get rid of sparrows, by shooting them dead. While it's shocked shoppers, a pest management company says its common practice to poison or… Video, Audio
Foodstuffs Auckland centre sold for $94m
Goodman Property is to buy the Auckland distribution centre of the supermarket company Foodstuffs for $93 million. Audio
NZers top world in supermarket specials purchases
New research shows that when it comes to hunting for supermarket bargains, New Zealanders are world leaders. Six of every $10 spent at supermarkets goes on items that are on special. That's well ahead… Audio
Easter bunny could visit supermarkets
Today could be the last Easter Sunday where most shops are required to be closed, if a proposed law change goes ahead.
Countdown grows its presence in Wellington
New World's monopoly on the streets of central Wellington is about to change - Countdown is taking over.