Supermarkets stories - Page 5

Progressive Enterprises managing director Dave Chambers said he felt exonerated by the outcome of a Commerce Commission inquiry into anti-competiti.

The Commerce Commission inquiry into anti-competitive behaviour by Countdown supermarkets, alleged by former Labour Party MP Shane Jones, has found.

A2 Milk Co is planning to list on the Australian stock exchange and launch into the US market next year, has changed its marketing push in the UK i.

New Zealand retail sales rose faster than expected in the third quarter, led by supermarkets and grocery stores, suggesting consumers haven't been.

Countdown saw a 1.1% boost in 1Q sales to NZD $1.5 billion, driven by new store openings, while comparable sales dipped 0.1% amid flat prices.

- Countdown, the New Zealand supermarket chain owned by Australian retailer Woolworths, is adding insurance services as it seeks to widen the offe.

Critiquing yet addicted, the masses declare disdain for Facebook, but its embedded role in daily life proves otherwise.

Telco says Small Cells are the stepping stone to fifth generation (5G) deployment, and hold the key to future mobile coverage in built-up urban areas.

Being in the business of keeping the electricity flowing is a good one, says Chris Westall, because everyone needs power for everything.

Online wine retailer Rewined predicts that the New Zealand online wine market will account for 15% of total retail sales completed online by 2018.

Contactless card usage in New Zealand is on the rise, with ownership and usage more than doubling in just six months.

New Zealand sees over 1 million Visa payWave transactions in a month, marking a leap in contactless payment's popularity.

A $20 mobile paradigm was one of the visions touted at IDC’s recent Enterprise Mobility Conference, as Heather Wright discovered.

Last week's announcement of a slimmer Playstation 3 has industry analysts wondering if the move will be a success.

Innovations in POS technology revolutionize retail, catering to consumer demands for speed and convenience, reshaping shopping experiences.

Electronic surveillance in retail and hospitality has evolved from costly setups to affordable, precise tools boosting business efficiency and profits.

2degrees has extended its distribution network and is now selling SIM cards and top up vouchers in 75 Whitcoulls and Bennetts stores nationwide.

Contact centre managers in New Zealand are turning to automation to reduce costs and improve customer service.

The pressure is on to find more effective ways to keep on top of burgeoning regulatory, organisational and commercial compliance demands.

These days you can be connected by your mobile phone to work and home and don’t need to be tied to your computer - or even your office.