Last mentioned: Mar 26, 2026
Bunnings Entry
Hardware giant Bunnings expected to begin its own facial recognition technology testing.
Scheduled Conclusion
The initial six-month trial period for Briscoes Group is expected to conclude for evaluation.
Foodstuffs Expansion
Foodstuffs confirms permanent deployment of FRT in 28 locations following their own successful trials.
Mid-Trial Disclosure
Details of the trial and its focus on staff safety are made public as the halfway point is reached.
Mid-Trial Status
Reports confirm the trial is active in 18 stores with a focus on reducing staff assaults.
Trial Commencement
Briscoes Group begins a six-month trial of FRT in 18 North Island stores.
Trial Commencement
Briscoes Group begins facial recognition trials in select North Island stores.
Briscoes Group has launched a six-month trial of facial recognition technology across 18 stores to combat a rise in retail violence and physical assaults. The move follows permanent deployments by Foodstuffs and signals a major shift toward biometric surveillance in the New Zealand retail sector.
Briscoes Group is halfway through a six-month trial of facial recognition technology across 18 North Island stores, targeting a rise in physical and verbal assaults. The move mirrors a broader trend among major New Zealand retailers, including Foodstuffs and Bunnings, toward biometric surveillance as a primary security tool.