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Foodtown, Woolworths brands on way out

Progressive Enterprises is to phase out its Foodtown and Woolworths brands during the next five years.

Supermarkets rebranded in $1b overhaul

Progressive Enterprises, owner of the Woolworths, Foodtown and Countdown brands, is uniting all its supermarkets under one Countdown banner.

Beefed-up burger wars

Retailers pushing pricey credit deals

Loyalty card to take on heavyweight Fly Buys

Consumers remain cautious of spending

Taxi drivers charge $30 for 1.5km trip

A three minute trip between the international and domestic terminals at Auckland Airport costs $30.

Eating a hole in your wallet

Food prices are continuing to rise but have steadied after reaching record highs last year. Milk and cheese have become cheaper.

Where to find the cheapest groceries

Pak'nSave has topped the list of the country's cheapest supermarkets - for the 10th year running.