Woolworths and Foodstuffs North Island say ‘errors’ behind ComCom criminal charges

Woolworths and Foodstuffs North Island say ‘errors’ behind ComCom criminal charges
"Sometimes errors occur," says Woolworths NZ managing director Spencer Sonn. (Image: Supplied)
Gregor Thompson
The supermarkets facing criminal charges for what the Commerce Commission alleges were inaccurate pricing and misleading specials blame “errors” for the discrepancies.On Tuesday, the Commerce Commission (ComCom) announced its plan to file criminal charges against Woolworths NZ and Foodstuffs North Island co-operatives Pak’nSave Silverdale and Hamilton's Pak’nSave Mill Street. A Foodstuffs North Island spokesperson said the Pak’nSave stores took the matter seriously. “Foodstuffs North Island&rsqu...

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