Woolworths signals job cuts in NZ to 'manage costs'

Woolworths signals job cuts in NZ to 'manage costs'
The grocery group cited the tough retail environment. (Image: Supplied)
Gregor Thompson
Woolworths Group has confirmed that restructuring changes reported in Australia will also apply to the company’s New Zealand operation. A Woolworths Group spokesperson told BusinessDesk it talked to its team last week “to prioritise face-to-face work in the office” and said it was “reviewing [its] office team structures”. They said it was a group-wide process for roles in Australia and NZ and emphasised the proposed structure changes are exclusively office-based roles and not related to the store network....

More Retail

ComCom clears Woolworths ready-meal deal
Retail

ComCom clears Woolworths ready-meal deal

The Commerce Commission granted clearance for Woolworths Group to acquire ready-meal manufacturer Beak & Johnston.Through facilities in New Zealand and Australia, Beak & Johnston (B&J) makes and supplies ready-to-eat meals under its brands to grocery retailers, wholesalers, and f...

Gregor Thompson 17 Apr 2025
Accent Group plans Sports Direct roll-out in NZ
Retail

Accent Group plans Sports Direct roll-out in NZ

With the help of London-listed Frasers Group, Accent Group will take on Rebel Sport.

Gregor Thompson 16 Apr 2025
Grocery commissioner doubles down on supermarket shake-up
Retail

Grocery commissioner doubles down on supermarket shake-up

Pierre van Heerden wants to change wholesale supply and bring in a big third player.

Garth Bray 16 Apr 2025
Flexibility is ‘core’ to drivers: Australasian Uber chief
Retail

Flexibility is ‘core’ to drivers: Australasian Uber chief

Emma Foley says drivers want to be contractors, despite the court case opposing it.

Gregor Thompson 15 Apr 2025