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Movie magic has arrived at Countdown, but this time there’s not a screen in sight
Disney Words has launched today at Countdown supermarkets nationwide, a word play partnership with Disney Pixar designed to make literacy and spelling fun.
In a long-awaited return to collectables, Countdown customers can collect Disney Word tiles from today until 28 October, with the ever-popular swap days already booked in for 12 October 2019 and 26 October 2019.
New energy drink age-restrictions in Countdown stores from today
From today, customers will need to be 16 years or older to buy energy drinks at Countdown’s 180 stores across the country as the company’s new age-restriction kicks in. After announcing the move in late July, over the last month Countdown has been actively talking to customers about the upcoming change, and signage has now gone into stores to let younger customers ...
Countdown targeting 60% carbon emissions reduction by 2030
Countdown has announced its target to reduce carbon emissions by 60 per cent by 2030 vs its 2015 levels, published in the company’s 2019 Sustainability Report released today. In the last three years, Countdown has reduced carbon emissions by 21 per cent through reductions in refrigerant gas leakage, the introduction of more energy efficient LED lighting and its food resc ...
When ugly is better - The Odd Bunch turns two years old and sales are skyrocketing
Kiwis have embraced ugly, with sales of Countdown’s The Odd Bunch fruit and vegetables increasing by more than 145 per cent in the last year.
The Odd Bunch launched in 2017 to help reduce food waste, sourcing more produce from growers, and make fruit and veges more affordable for Kiwi shoppers.
Countdown announces first Metro store - new concept caters to changing customer needs
Auckland’s central city shoppers will soon experience a brand new type of food and grocery store with construction starting on Countdown’s first Metro in lower Albert Street.
The new Metro store, set to open in December, will create 50 new jobs and give city customers a curated range for a quick and easy shop on the go, including kombucha and cold brew coffee on tap, takeaway coffees, and an extensive range of food-to-go options for breakfast, snacks, lunch and dinner which will change throughout the day.
Recall of Woolworths Crunchy Natural Almonds 225g Snackpot
Countdown is recalling its Woolworths Crunchy Natural Almonds 225g Snackpots with a best before date of 2/01/2020. The products have been sold in Countdown stores nationwide between 30 June and 6 August 2019.
The future is chilled… Countdown launches first of five refrigerated electric online delivery vehicles
Countdown has today welcomed the first of five refrigerated electric delivery trucks to its online shopping service, which will eliminate approximately 135,000kg of CO2 emissions annually.
The new trucks are part of Countdown’s overall drive to lower carbon emissions across its business, which have been steadily decreasing over the last three years. Each truck is expected to be able to drive around 220 kilometres before recharging.
Countdown to raise more than $1 million for kids hospitals
Countdown’s Kids Hospital Appeal launches today, which hopes to raise more than $1 million for sick and recovering children and teens around the country.
Countdown to roll-out BYO containers at deli, meat and seafood service counters nationwide
After a successful trial in 18 supermarkets, Countdown has announced that from today it will accept BYO (bring your own) containers for food sold over the counter in its supermarkets nationwide.
This gives customers the choice to reduce single-use plastic and re-use their own containers at Countdown’s deli, meat and seafood counters.
Countdown to introduce 16+ restriction on energy drinks in September
From 2 September, customers will need to be 16 years or older to buy energy drinks at Countdown’s 180 supermarkets nationwide.
The decision comes in response to growing concerns raised by health leaders about the impact increased consumption of high-sugar, highly-caffeinated energy drinks is having on New Zealand children.
