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A US judge has suspended supermarket giant Kroger’s planned US$24.6 billion (NZ$43b) acquisition of rival chain Albertsons.

Consumer spending processed through all Core Retail merchants (excluding Hospitality) in Worldline NZ’s payments network during the first full week of December reached $818m.

The Commerce Commission has just announced it will be filing criminal charges against Woolworths NZ, Pak’nSave Silverdale, and Pak’nSave Mill Street.

Towering 8m illuminated candy canes and more than 40 brilliantly decorated trees light up the store and carpark of New World Stonefields.

The stores are located in Raglan and Greerton and are the result of a comprehensive rebranding and refurbishment initiative.

A survey of over 1,700 PAK’nSAVE, New World, and Four Square customers reveals a drop of respondents planning to spend time with family this year compared with 2023.

Woolworths is revealing insights into what Kiwi shoppers are putting in their trolleys, and planning for the big day.

Circana, fresh from delivering the 2025 outlook at its State of the Industry event, reports the improving economic outlook next year will influence consumer spending during the upcoming holiday season. …

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Woolworths New Zealand’s 100th store has transitioned to Woolworths Dunedin South.