date:Mar 06, 2014
despite costs associated with new petrol canopies.
New Zealand
Woolworths reported a growth in market share in New Zealands subdued grocery market and said it was in the early stages of transforming its Countdown business with the last quarter showing signs of improving momentum.
New Zealand Supermarkets sales for the half year were NZ$3 billion, an increase of 2.6 per cent on the previous year (15.2 per cent increase in AUD). Comparable sales for the half increased 0.7 per cent, underpinned