Photo: Facebook/Kai CoThe co-owner of a new supermarket in Christchurch says shoppers have turned out in droves in support of the new store since it opened last week. Ethan Vickery and his father Shane opened Kai Co to give shoppers an alternative to the Woolworths and Foodstuffs supermarket duopoly. He said during the first three days since the store opened, sales nearly doubled their expectations. People just need good quality food at a good price. We don't have loyalty cards or anything like that it's just simple, good quality food at a good price," Vickery said.

Source: Stuff January 12, 2026 12:38 UTC