Woolworths NZ and two Pak'nSaves face criminal charges

Woolworths NZ and two Pak'nSaves face criminal charges
A September report painted a concerning picture of NZ's grocery industry. (Image: Commerce Commission)
Rebecca Howard
The Commerce Commission plans to file criminal charges against Woolworths NZ, Pak’nSave Silverdale and Hamilton's Pak’nSave Mill Street for what it alleges was inaccurate pricing and misleading specials.“Supermarkets have long been on notice about the importance of accurate and clear pricing and specials, and we’re not satisfied with the continuing issues we’re seeing across the industry,” the Commerce Commission's (ComCom) deputy chair, Anne Callinan, said.'Remind all supermarket operators'Sh...

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