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Four Square is a supermarket chain founded in 1924 and headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand, with 224 locations. The company is owned by Foodstuffs, a New Zealand grocery company that also owns retail cooperatives N...

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Established regional grocery retailer with strong community presence but facing ongoing pressure from larger competitors in New...

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Industry Retail Stores and Shopping Centers
1 named competitors
1 recent developments
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Four Square Overview

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Four Square is a supermarket chain founded in 1924 and headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand, with 224 locations. The company is owned by Foodstuffs, a New Zealand grocery company that also owns retail cooperatives New World and PAK'nSAVE. Four Square serves as a critical retail anchor for communities across New Zealand, particularly in small towns.

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Four Square operates as a locally owned and operated grocery retailer featuring over 230 stores nationwide, offering groceries, fresh produce, seasonal items, and community-focused customer service. The brand leverages its heritage and community positioning to compete in New Zealand's grocery retail market against larger national chains.

Competitive Landscape

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Four Square competes in New Zealand's grocery retail market against larger national operators including Countdown (owned by Woolworths Group) and Pak'nSave (sister brand under Foodstuffs). The company's competitive advantage lies in its focus on regional and small-town communities where it offers convenient shopping and local engagement that larger chains struggle to replicate at scale.

Industry Context

Four Square operates in Retail Stores and Shopping Centers.

Key facts

Founded: 1924 · Headquarters: Auckland, New Zealand · Employees: Estimated 3,000-5,000 across all locations · Revenue: Estimated $1.2B-$1.5B (private subsidiary; limited disclosure)

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  • Four Square operates 224 supermarket locations across New Zealand, primarily in small towns, providing essential retail coverage in regions where larger competitors may not operate profitably.
  • As a Foodstuffs subsidiary alongside New World and PAK'nSAVE, Four Square benefits from parent company purchasing power, supply chain efficiencies, and shared operational infrastructure across NZ's grocery cooperative structure.
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Frequently asked questions

What does Four Square do?+
Four Square is a supermarket chain founded in 1924 and headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand, with 224 locations. The company is owned by Foodstuffs, a New Zealand grocery company that also owns retail cooperatives N...
What is Four Square's Cyborg Score?+
Four Square has a Cyborg Score of 5/10 (Solid). The score synthesizes business model, financials, leadership, competitive position, technology, marketing, and ESG dimensions across hundreds of data points.
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Named competitors include Countdown. The full competitive landscape is in the AskCyborg report.
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