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Sunday 26 April 2026

Grocery

Perspectives: How court cases against Woolworths and Coles could change the future of shopping in Australia 23rd April 2026 /

Perspectives: How court cases against Woolworths and Coles could change the future of shopping in Australia

The Woolworths and Coles court cases could effectively set the rules for what “truth in advertising” means for every retailer in Australia, says law professor Jeannie Marie Paterson.


Grocery suppliers absorb soaring costs, wait on supermarket systems 22nd April 2026 /

Grocery suppliers absorb soaring costs, wait on supermarket systems

The rapid escalation of the Iran War and its impact on fuel prices has created a cost-absorption gap for suppliers reliant on supermarkets for any kind of pricing relief, says Daniel Shields.


Profit boost predicted for Woolworths, Coles 21st April 2026

Profit boost predicted for Woolworths, Coles

Analysts in Australia are predicting that supermarket giants Coles and Woolworths are positioned to profit from a structural shift in consumer behaviour as cost-of-living concerns mount again.


Pantry Prestige: Why FMCG is the new fashion statement 26th March 2026 /

Pantry Prestige: Why FMCG is the new fashion statement

Move 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”.


ComCom supplier survey closes today 20th March 2026 /

ComCom supplier survey closes today

The Commerce Commission’s anonymous online survey for grocery suppliers closes this Friday, 20 March.


GMO: High-velocity categories take more ground 18th February 2026 /

GMO: High-velocity categories take more ground

Sales of high-velocity branded products are gaining pace as pricing pressure eases, according to insights company Circana.


Foran confirmed at Kroger 10th February 2026 /

Foran confirmed at Kroger

Former Air New Zealand chief executive Greg Foran has been confirmed as the next head of US retail giant Kroger.


Kiwi Greg Foran front-runner for Kroger CEO seat 9th February 2026 /

Kiwi Greg Foran front-runner for Kroger CEO seat

Former Air New Zealand chief and Walmart veteran Greg Foran is set to be appointed chief executive of US grocery giant Kroger.


“Where is our divestment report Minister Willis?’ – GAG 4th February 2026 /

“Where is our divestment report Minister Willis?’ – GAG

The 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.


Supermarket fast-track pathway opening 11th December 2025 /

Supermarket fast-track pathway opening

The government has passed the Fast-track Approvals Amendment Bill, which it says includes changes to boost grocery competition.


Global lessons for local grocery giants – Circana 8th December 2025 /

Global lessons for local grocery giants – Circana

Food-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.


NZFGC Conference: Grocery building consenting authority coming – Willis 12th November 2025 /

NZFGC Conference: Grocery building consenting authority coming – Willis

A grocery building consenting authority will be announced by Nicola Willis, this week, while the government’s position on structural separation is still being considered.