29th January 2024 Countdown / WoolworthsGroup CEO Brad Banducci says trading in New Zealand has been challenging and the speed of improvement remains “uncertain”.
13th November 2023 Alcohol / CountdownA Countdown supermarket in Tauranga will face five days of not being able to sell alcohol following a combined operation by licensing agencies in August.
25th October 2023 Countdown / WoolworthsWoolworths Group CEO Brad Banducci says a difficult economic environment and a competitive landscape in NZ will dent its first half results.
26th September 2023 Countdown / PropertyThe Brackenfields Shopping Centre in the South Island’s Amberley, which is anchored by a Countdown supermarket, is up for sale via a property syndicate.
17th August 2023 Countdown / WoolworthsCountdown Bethlehem is the first supermarket to rebrand as Woolworths New Zealand, following the announcement by the ASX-listed group in July.
19th July 2023 Countdown / RecallCountdown is recalling specific batches of its Woolworths brand Pickled Onions as the product may contain foreign matter, namely glass.
18th July 2023 Countdown / WoolworthsThe Woolworths brand is returning to NZ as part of the group’s ongoing transformation plan, which will also see $400m invested in stores and a new DC built too.
27th June 2023 CountdownCountdown says the weather across the East Coast has impacted the supply of fruit and veges.
26th June 2023 Countdown / EmploymentCountdown is consulting with around 400 of its meat department team and FIRST Union on proposed changes to its North Island meat department team structure.
14th June 2023 CountdownCountdown is not renewing its rewards partnership with AA Smartfuel.
7th June 2023 Countdown / PricesCountdown has committed to pricing its Odd Bunch range at least 20% lower than the standard shelf price of comparable fruit and veg.
31st May 2023 CountdownBut the supermarket chain scales back the range of products affected, compared with its 2022 promotion.
