# Bunnings

Type: Company

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## Timeline

- **2026-09-01**: Trial Conclusion — Expected completion of the current Briscoes Group facial recognition pilot program.
- **2026-03-26**: Industry Expansion — Foodstuffs confirms permanent deployment in 28 stores while Bunnings announces upcoming trials.
- **2026-03-25**: North Island Trial Launch — Briscoes confirms the rollout of FRT trials in 18 North Island stores, including Rebel Sport locations.
- **2025-09-01**: Testing Phase Begins — Briscoes Group initiates a year-long internal review and testing of facial recognition capabilities.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### Briscoes Group Joins NZ Retailers in Facial Recognition Tech Trials
2026-03-26 00:57:21 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 2

Briscoes Group, New Zealand's fourth-largest retailer, has launched a facial recognition technology trial across 18 North Island stores to combat rising retail violence. The move aligns with a broader industry shift as major players like Foodstuffs and Bunnings adopt biometric surveillance to protect staff and customers.
Full story: https://getretailbrief.com/story/briscoes-rebel-sport-facial-recognition-trial

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