Instacart, the US grocery technology company, and Coles, the Australian supermarket retailer, have announced a partnership to bring Caper Carts ‘smart trolleys’ to the Asia Pacific region for the first time, expanding their presence beyond North America. Caper Carts, which will launch in Australia in early 2025, are described as being equipped with artificial intelligence (AI) systems, cameras, and a built-in scale which work together to automatically recognize items as they are …
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Australian grocery retailer Coles has announced the opening of a new distribution centre in Western Sydney, the company’s second to function using automated technology. In a press release, the company said the new distribution centre was part of an investment of more than $1 billion ($655 million) in technology led innovation. The 187,000 sq mt Kemps Creek site has been created to provide better availability for customers and to create …
Uber Eats, the food courier company, is partnering with retailer Coles to establish a grocery delivery service across Australia, according to a report in the Sydney Morning Herald. The new service, which has already launched with 40 stores in Melbourne, is set to cover 500 outlets nationwide, and will reportedly offer groceries delivered on the Uber Eats delivered within the hour. According to reports, couriers will be responsible for both picking …
Australian retailer Coles Group has announced the sale of its fuel and convenience store business to fuel firm Viva Energy. According to sources, Coles and Viva Energy had been operating the business in a partnership that was planned to end in 2029. With this acquisition, Viva Energy will operate the largest fuel and convenience network in the country, under one single operator. Leases on 716 Coles Express stores will be …
Coles, the leading Australian retailer, has announced the acquisition of Jewel Fine Foods, following approval from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC). Based in New South Wales, Australia, Jewel Fine Foods started in 1997 as a restaurant. Today, it is one of the largest manufacturers of chilled meals in Australia, supplying private and branded label products to Aldi, Costco, Woolworths, and Metcash. After a potential merger between Jewel Fine …
Australian supermarket chain Coles has launched a new chain of convenience stores branded as Big Yum at Little Coles, complementing its existing Coles Express banner, according to an article in the Australian. The new Coles stores are said to offer a range of products designed for immediate consumption, such as take-out coffee and cold drinks, in addition to bakery goods such as croissants, as well as a “healthier” product range …
Dairy cooperative Murray Goulburn has signed a deal to become the supplier of private label cheese products to supermarket chain Coles from 2017, according to a report in Australian Food News. Commenting on the deal, Murray Goulburn said: “The contract includes the supply of a range of Coles brand cheddar-style cheese including tasty, colby, mild and light cheese in blocks, shreds and slices for Coles supermarkets across Australia. The national …
It has been announced that Parmalat has won a five-year contract “to supply Woolworths’ private label milk in NSW and South Australia”. According to Food and Drinks Business News, the company was the successful contender a $100 million battle for the Woolworths’ private label brand contract after edging out rivals Lion and Murray Goulburn. Lion is said to have retained the contract in Tasmania. The Australian also report that the …
Woolworths and Coles, Australia’s two primary supermarket chains, are considering a move into smaller-format stores to cater for the needs of city dwellers, according to a story from the Sydney Morning Herald. The newspaper reports that Woolworths is sizing up centrally-positioned sites in major cities including Sydney and Melbourne. 200-400 square metre locations are the company’s target as it looks to tap into a market currently dominated by established convenience …
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