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Progressive Enterprises
New Generation Countdown
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- Countdown Rangiora East to Open in Canterbury
- Countdown Auckland Metro opens in CBD
- Christchurch Earthquake Update
- New Countdown in Kerikeri opens as of of New Zealands most modern supermarkets
- Construction set to start on new Dargaville Countdown
- Countdown of the future opens in Rolleston
- Countdown Kids Hospital Appeal raises $830,000
- Countdown Food Rescue
- Last Woolworths and Foodtown stores farewelled
- Maui Gas Pipeline
- Trainee of the Year
- Baby wipes update
- Countdown committed to Canterbury region
- Countdown Ferrymead to be rebuilt
- The Palms re-opens
- Nominations now open
- Countdown Kids
- Trusted Supermarket
- Trelise Eco Bags
- Soho Square
- Countdown to unveil first Te Reo store at Tokoroa
- Wiri Distribution Centre
- Fan Heater Recall
- Self Serve Checkouts arrive at Countdown Manukau City Mall
- MD to retire
- Price of milk
- Retail Careers
- Security Notice
- Canterbury Appeal
- Progressive Enterprises supports the Government’s decision to increase the minimum wage
- Waiheke Re-opens
- Countdown helping to serve up MasterChef New Zealand for another two seasons
- Fresh Future children's hospital appeal launches today
- Countdown, proud sponsors of the Senior New Zealander of the Year Award
- Countdown acquires FreshChoice Springlands
2005 - 2009
2005
In November 2005, Australian company Woolworths Ltd purchased Progressive Enterprises from Foodland Associated (FAL) of Perth.
2006
In October 2006, Progressive launched the Grocery Fuel Discount programme throughout its three brands Countdown, Woolworths or Foodtown. The initiative was unprecedented in New Zealand, with 153 participating supermarkets and more than 250 service stations.
2008
In June 2008, Progressive launched Onecard to our Countdown customers nationwide, complementing the ongoing success of Onecard in Woolworths and Foodtown.
2008
In July 2008, Progressive converted the landmark Greenlane Foodtown to the first 'New Generation' Countdown. This store continued the Countdown tradition of low prices in a modern store environment, with a wider range of products and a greater area devoted to fresh foods.
