New CEO for Unilever
Unilever CEO Paul Polman is retiring from the company. with Alan Jope taking the position, effective 1 January 2019.
Countdown Kids Hospital Appeal raises more than $1 million
The 2018 Countdown’s Kids Hospital Appeal has raised $1.2 million for much-needed items in children’s hospitals across NZ.
New Tuffy LongRoll 50% More
Tuffy LongRoll 4s are equivalent to standard 6-packs with less packaging and a more efficient footprint.
Global C-store brand arrives in NZ
One of the world’s largest convenience store franchise brands has now arrived in Auckland and has plans to expand around NZ.
Foodstuffs Excellence Awards acknowledge top staff
A New World Matamata checkout operator has been named Foodstuffs North Island’s ‘Checker of the Year 2018’.
Countdown’s early Xmas gifts for The Salvation Army
More than 17,000 Kiwi families needing assistance are expected to turn to The Salvation Army for help in the run up to Christmas.
Instagram launches three new shopping features
Social media giant Instagram has again expanded its sales offering, announcing a suite of new features.
Japan: LED lettuce for Seven-Eleven
Seven-Eleven in Japan will turn to an indoor farm to grow vegetables for its salads and sandwiches.
Coles demerger approved by Supreme Court
The demerger was approved by shareholders at a General Meeting and Scheme Meeting.
Countdown unveils first EV charging stations
Countdown, in partnership with WEL Networks, has just installed three charging sites at five of its Waikato supermarkets.
Trending: Hot drinks with natural ingredients
Millennial consumers across the APAC region are driving demand for hot drinks infused with natural ingredients.
Australia: PepsiCo partners with REDcycle
PepsiCo ANZ has partnered with REDcycle to encourage consumers in Australia to recycle their chip packets.