Bodo Lang: Marketing expert discusses whether Countdown/Woolworths rebrand is a waste of time and money
Early Edition with Ryan Bridge · Newstalk ZB
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It's thought Countdown's $400 million rebrand is a waste of time, money and poor timing as many Kiwis struggle to pay for their groceries.
The supermarket chain will revert back to Woolworths early next year, 12 years after changing to Countdown.
Sign changes start next month, along with store upgrades.
Massey University Marketing expert, Bodo Lang, told Kate Hawkesby there's a danger the Australian ownership becomes more noticeable in the rebrand, and puts New Zealanders off.
He says there's also a risk the rebrand's costs will be passed onto consumers, at a time food prices are already at record highs.
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