20th April 2026 Grocery / PoliticsNew Zealand First’s election policy to forcibly break up the supermarket duopoly draws both cautious praise and some scepticism from consumer advocates and industry watchdogs.
26th March 2026 Brands / GroceryMove over streetwear and luxury handbags – the new pinnacle of cultural status sits in pantries, and there is a new playbook for brands seeking relevance in this “Status Economy”.
20th March 2026 ComCom / GroceryThe Commerce Commission’s anonymous online survey for grocery suppliers closes this Friday, 20 March.
18th February 2026 GMO / GrocerySales of high-velocity branded products are gaining pace as pricing pressure eases, according to insights company Circana.
10th February 2026 Grocery / PeopleFormer Air New Zealand chief executive Greg Foran has been confirmed as the next head of US retail giant Kroger.
9th February 2026 Grocery / KrogerFormer Air New Zealand chief and Walmart veteran Greg Foran is set to be appointed chief executive of US grocery giant Kroger.
4th February 2026 Government / GroceryThe Grocery Action Group reignites the debate over the structural reform of New Zealand’s supermarket duopoly, calling for the release of a long overdue government report.
11th December 2025 Grocery / RegulationThe government has passed the Fast-track Approvals Amendment Bill, which it says includes changes to boost grocery competition.
8th December 2025 Circana / GroceryFood-on-the-go, fresh and ultra-premium products are areas of opportunity for traditional grocery retailers to capture a bigger share of total food spend, says Circana.
12th November 2025 Competition / GroceryA grocery building consenting authority will be announced by Nicola Willis, this week, while the government’s position on structural separation is still being considered.
12th November 2025 Costco / GroceryUS grocery giant Costco Wholesale is buying a second site in New Zealand – where has it decided to land?
7th November 2025 Grocery / SuppliersA supplier’s delisted products have been reinstated on supermarket shelves, following a landmark first decision under the Grocery Industry Dispute Resolution Scheme.
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