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    Woolworths Limited, through Progressive Enterprises, plans to invest up to $1 billion in New Zealand over the next five years. "We are incredibly confident in the New Zealand retail market and our Countdown brand. The new brand is perfect for the times, and this is the right time to invest in our business" Mr Smith said. "We plan to open up to five new generation Countdown supermarkets and transform around 20 Woolworths, Foodtown and older Countdown stores to the new brand and format each year for the next five years. Full Article at Scoop - New Zealand News
    We are incredibly confident in the New Zealand retail market and our Countdown brand. The new brand is perfect for the times, and this is the right time to invest in our business
    Peter Smith – Peter Smith SOURCE: Scoop - New Zealand News 2 months ago
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Foodtown, Woolworths make way for new Countdown
  1. The move to one modern brand comes after the success we've had with our new generation Countdown stores
    SOURCE: Scoop - New Zealand News 2 months ago
  2. We plan to open up to five new generation Countdown supermarkets and transform around 20 Woolworths, Foodtown and older Countdown stores to the new brand and format each year for the next five years. We also plan to invest in our supply chain across New Zealand to ensure that we can deliver world-class ...
    SOURCE: Scoop - New Zealand News 2 months ago
  3. We looked very carefully at which of our three brand names to go forward with, and we are absolutely certain that Countdown is what smart shoppers want. The fact is smart shoppers right across New Zealand know Countdown stands for fresh, quality products at a great value price
    SOURCE: Scoop - New Zealand News 2 months ago
  4. Over the past three years, we've been making significant improvements to our stores to help our customers shop smarter. Our new stores have a diverse fresh food offer, bigger grocery range, wider aisles and provide a brighter and more pleasant shopping experience. It's about time the outside of our stor...
    SOURCE: Scoop - New Zealand News 2 months ago
  5. The new generation Countdown logo represents fresh produce and our absolute commitment to fresh food. It also represents a new beginning and direction of our business
    Peter Smith – Peter Smith SOURCE: Scoop - New Zealand News 2 months ago

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