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Countdown is launching a new stand-alone retail media business in February next year called Cartology New Zealand. Cartology will lead and oversee all Countdown’s media space in its current channels, while also exploring new opportunities to help local suppliers better communicate and connect with customers.
News and media releases
Countdown Managing Director Natalie Davis to take up new role at Woolworths Supermarkets in Australia from end of September
Countdown has today announced that Managing Director Natalie Davis will leave the New Zealand business at the end of September, taking up a new role as Managing Director of Woolworths Supermarkets in Australia in October. Her new role will lead Woolworths 995 Australian supermarkets and 115,000 store team members.
Excuse me, there’s an insect in my soup! Super Insects take over a Countdown supermarket near you
Next time you visit your local Countdown supermarket, don’t be surprised to see a giant wētā named Āwhina popping out to say “kia ora” as part of Countdown’s new Super Insects programme.
Countdown recalls baby food pouches as a precaution - mice likely cause of damaged packaging
Countdown has confirmed that following a comprehensive investigation, mice are the likely cause of damaged baby food packaging, and has issued a nationwide recall of impacted brands of baby food pouches sold in Countdown, SuperValue and Fresh Choice stores as a precaution.
COVID-19 Countdown media statements
Daily media statements
No more nasties! Countdown says goodbye to artificial colours and flavours in bakeries nationwide
From Monday, none of Countdown’s in-store baked goods will contain artificial colours or flavours after a three-year project to eradicate nasties.
More than 60 products have been changed in a move Countdown says was sparked by Kiwis’ growing demand for more natural products and a desire to know what’s in their food.
Gisborne set to get a brand new Countdown supermarket
Countdown has today announced plans for a new, updated store in Gisborne, which is expected to be open for locals to enjoy from mid-2021.
The new, 3,876 sqm store, which will replace the existing Countdown Gisborne, will have an in-store pharmacy, a dedicated online Pick up area and will provide a vibrant and updated Countdown supermarket for the local community.
Countdown announces new eStore in Wellington to service massive local demand for online shopping
Countdown has announced a new dedicated eStore for Grenada North, Wellington, to help service the significant and growing demand it is seeing for online shopping delivery in the region.
Countdown releases New Zealand’s first nationwide grocery shopping app
Countdown has this week launched grocery shopping directly from its myCountdown app across the country, the first time Kiwis nationwide can shop seamlessly from a mobile app, anytime and anywhere they like.
Countdown takes the pledge to stand up to racism
Countdown, Z Energy, The Warehouse Group, and Foodstuffs have signed the ‘NZ Retailers Against Racism Pledge’ to signal their ongoing commitment to proactively addressing racism and other forms of abuse their teams might experience in their place of work.
