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Woolworths, Coles, and Aldi are engaged in a price war for market share, facing increased pressure from Amazon's market presence.Well supported7 reports1 development inside
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ANZ, Coles, and Commonwealth Bank were identified as major Australian entities.Some support1 report
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Competitor promotions negatively impacted Coles' early sales on November 2, 2026.Some support1 report
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Australian companies, including Coles and ANZ, are increasing offshore operations and outsourcing roles to Asia.Some support2 reports1 development inside
Earlier this month
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The Fair Work Commission ruled on a Coles worker dismissal incident that occurred at Liquorland.Some support1 report
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A winery opened in Hunter Valley, Coles reported a sales drop in Australia, and Tasmanian brewer Boag closed its doors.Some support1 report
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Asahi and Coles have expanded their partnership.Some support1 report
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Council in Greater Geelong blocks Coles commercial development to protect Ramsar-listed wetlands.Some support1 report
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ABC investigation reveals how Chinese imports, specifically tomatoes, are impacting the Australian market, leading major retailers Coles and Aldi to sell products sourced from China.Some support1 report1 development inside
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A proposal from Green Institute, involving Columbia Business School, forces Coles to sell 200 stores.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
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The Greens party, led by Ellen Sandell, plans to offer discounts against major supermarket chains like Coles and Woolworths.Some support1 report
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Coles is monitoring AI use for shopping lists, while also seeing increased competition and new brand partnerships with Curtis Stone.Some support1 report
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McDonald's has a presence in Wanniassa, a branch closed in Canberra, and a nutritionist recommended Coles coffee.Some support1 report
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A former MP has proposed that the retail sector, including market leader Coles, should be subject to government control through nationalization.Some support1 report
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Calls are being made for the forced sale of stores belonging to Coles and Woolworths, driven by market issues and policy commitments.Some support2 reports
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Woolworths, Coles, and Aldi are competing in the grocery market and operating in the same market segment.Some support1 report8 developments inside
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Choice tracks price increases at major Australian supermarket chains including Coles, Woolworths, Aldi, and IGA.Some support2 reports
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The U.S. Department of Labor directed a $5M grant to the Kentuckiana College Access Center for expansion and student career readiness.Some support1 report
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The Fair Work Ombudsman investigated underpayment claims against H&M, Super Retail Group, Coles, and Woolworths, noting specific findings regarding remediation payments.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Fair Work Commission ruled on a labor case involving Coles store manager Conrad Taylor in Traralgon.Some support1 report
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Coles is introducing UK confectionery products into the Australian market.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Tony Moly is stocking products in Coles stores and has launched a limited-time commerce platform operating in the Australian market.Some support1 report
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ACCC sued eHarmony regarding alleged misleading consumer practices after the company operated in the Australian market since 2019.Some support1 report
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Coles partnered with RMIT on September 1, to manage plastic waste, hosting early testing of recycled plastic bridges and new composite materials.Some support1 report
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Coles partnered with Palantir Technologies on September 1, 2026, for operational efficiency.Some support1 report
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Coles is ending its partnership due to public pressure following a data practices review supported by Paul Ferris.Some support2 reports
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Curtis Stone launched products made from Australian beef and serves as a product endorser for Coles.Some support3 reports
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The Australian Red Cross is partnering with Coles to facilitate fundraising donations.Some support1 report
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Geopolitical conflict in Iran drove oil prices higher, leading to stock gains in Australian consumer and energy sectors.Some support1 report
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The RBA has lifted the prohibition on card schemes surcharging, impacting how Coles and Woolworths operate.Some support4 reports
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Coles, Woolworths, and Aldi are major supermarket chains in Australia, with recent developments including Woolworths share performance and an award for Aldi.Well supported5 reports
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Delivery service failures involving Coles and Uber Eats led to consumer complaints and media coverage.Some support1 report
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Coles and Woolworths are major supermarket chains operating in Australia, with related mentions of Hawkesbury and Assistant Minister Andrew Leigh.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Coles and Woolworths supermarkets are located in the town of Warrnambool.Some support1 report
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Coles is trialing facial recognition in Australia, following rulings from the OAIC on privacy.Some support1 report
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Paul Gregory utilizes Coles for book sales and meet-and-greets, basing his professional life in the Okanagan region.Some support1 report
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Coles opened a new shopping centre in Dubbo, which also welcomed anchor tenants including Liquorland.Some support1 report
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Coles and Woolworths are changing their subscription schemes as part of the ongoing competitive landscape in the grocery market.Some support1 report
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Otway Milk, operating near the Carlisle River, supplies products to the Coles chain.Some support1 report
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A food drive is underway in Wangaratta, with the Presbyterian Church as one of the nine local supporters and Coles supermarket being used for the collection.Some support1 report
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A company based in the Gold Coast is successfully securing retail agreements with major chains like Kmart and Coles, and is partnering with State of Origin products.Some support1 report
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Australian growers are integrating new imported Japanese genetics into the major retail market, specifically introducing new white strawberry varieties.Some support1 report
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Bates raised Angus cattle on his property and sold them to Coles via JBS, sourced from Dry Creek.Some support1 report
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Paul Scully is involved in a pilot program aimed at speeding up development approvals.Some support2 reports
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Woolworths and Coles are facing accusations of artificially inflating prices and are competing fiercely in the packaged goods retail market.Some support1 report1 development inside
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ACCC blocked Coles' planned expansion in Kalgoorlie.Well supported5 reports
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Twisties and Capilano partnered for a collaboration that gained traction after a viral recipe shared on TikTok. Coles is noted as an Australian retail group.Some support1 report
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Coles utilizes a chef for marketing and product launches.Some support1 report
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Coles is a major sponsor of the Planet Ark event and is supporting national tree planting initiatives across Australia.Some support1 report
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Two Dudes has expanded its operations, establishing a presence in Australia after starting in a New Zealand garage.Some support1 report
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PayPal and Coles experienced a pricing glitch leading to unexpected charges after a promotion.Some support2 reports
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MND Australia donated funds and grants to support various initiatives.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Sundrop Farms, operating in South Australia, supplies 100% of its production to Coles.Some support1 report
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TSL Family Farms is undergoing national trials for agricultural technology, including drone mustering software, while navigating market pressures through Coles.Some support1 report
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Pure Foods Tasmania has appointed Robert Knight as CEO and Managing Director, relocating to Hobart to oversee expansion from 300 to 800 outlets.Some support1 report
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What's reaching Coles
Events traced to Coles, step by step, newest firstAround Coles this week
News at the entities that move Coles most-
China StructuralLaubacher facilitated supplies and shared military intelligence with India regarding the China-India conflict.Moves Coles
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Fair Work Commission StructuralThe Fair Work Commission handles labor disputes in Australia, and Maggie Beer is noted as a prominent culinary figure.Moves Coles
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Woolworths OperationalWoolworths has teamed up with Mad Mex to introduce a new chicken product line.Moves Coles
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Bates StructuralManitok Thompson served as education minister and Bates represents children and youth in Nunavut.Moves Coles
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City of Greater Geelong OperationalThe Labor Party committed to increasing public transport services in the City of Greater Geelong.Moves Coles
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Aldi OperationalRetailers like Aldi, ShopRite, and Costco are competing for consumer spending in New Jersey.Moves Coles
Connections
The 40 strongest of 75, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Woolworths Operational
Coles and Woolworths are intense competitors in the Australian retail market, engaging in price wars and strategic market share battles.
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Sundrop Farms Structural
Sundrop Farms supplies 100% of its production to Coles, establishing a critical supply chain dependency.
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Conrad Taylor Structural
Conrad Taylor holds the formal role of Coles store manager.
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China Structural
Coles relies on tomato products sourced from China as part of its operational supply chain.
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Curtis Stone Operational
Curtis Stone serves as a brand ambassador and product endorser for Coles.
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Coles is subject to privacy rulings issued by the OAIC.
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Fair Work Commission Structural
The Fair Work Commission formally regulates Coles' labor practices through official rulings on employee cases.
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Planet Ark Operational
Coles functions as a major financial and promotional backer of Planet Ark through sponsorship.
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Green Institute Operational
Green Institute advocates for forced sales and public acquisition of Coles stores.
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Bates Structural
Bates supplies cattle to Coles via the JBS network as part of an ongoing business relationship.
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Kalgoorlie Operational
Coles is actively seeking to expand its operations and acquire property in Kalgoorlie, facing regulatory opposition from the ACCC.
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Aldi Operational
Aldi and Coles actively compete in the budget staples market through price competition.
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Woolworths Operational
Woolworths and Coles actively compete against each other in the grocery market.
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TPG Transactional
Coles approached TPG regarding a potential acquisition.
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RBA Structural
Coles operates within the economic parameters set by the Reserve Bank of Australia's monetary policy.
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Sara Lee Operational
Coles actively competes with Sara Lee's brand and has removed associated products from its retail offerings.
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Fair Work Ombudsman Transactional
The Fair Work Ombudsman monitored Coles' compliance and levied a $31 million remediation payment.
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City of Greater Geelong Operational
The City of Greater Geelong actively uses rezoning powers to block Coles' commercial development plans.
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Instacart Structural
Coles utilizes Instacart's platform and services for its operations in the US market.
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Australian Red Cross Operational
Coles actively facilitates fundraising efforts for the Australian Red Cross.
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Liquorland Operational
Coles and Liquorland engaged in joint promotions and shared operational space.
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Chemist Warehouse Operational
Chemist Warehouse and Coles are identified as direct competitors in the retail market.
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Choice Operational
Choice monitors Coles' pricing strategies and market movements.
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Paul Ferris Transactional
Paul Ferris provided support to Coles' review of its data practices.
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Palantir Technologies Transactional
The operational partnership between Coles and Palantir concluded due to external public pressure.
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Tony Moly Structural
Tony Moly supplies products that are stocked in Coles stores, establishing a supplier-retailer relationship.
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Drop Transactional
The entities engaged in a limited-time commerce platform launch.
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Middle East Shared context
Geopolitical instability in the Middle East impacts Coles' operational costs via transport costs.
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PayPal Transactional
The relationship was compromised by a pricing glitch during a promotional period, resulting in unexpected charges for customers.
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Asahi Operational
Asahi and Coles maintain an active and growing partnership.
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Holloway Mentioned together
Holloway observed and noted changes in Coles' performance.
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Megan Doherty Operational
Megan Doherty actively recommends Coles servo coffee.
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Victoria Shared context
Coles operates as a major retail presence within the state of Victoria.
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Transurban Mentioned together
Both Transurban and Coles are noted as being listed within Australian market sectors.
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Helen Haines Mentioned together
Public opinion contrasts the actions of Helen Haines and Coles.
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Indigo Mentioned together
The entities are grouped together in the evidence as major retail chains.
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Josh Gilbert Mentioned together
Josh Gilbert commented on the investment landscape of the supermarket sector, which is Coles' primary market.
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Australian Shared context
Coles operates within the Australian market context, which facilitates its charitable donations.
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Warrnambool Shared context
Coles operates as a supermarket within the geographic boundaries of Warrnambool.
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Max Chandler-Mather Structural
Max Chandler-Mather is involved in a proposal targeting government control of Coles.
History
Events by the month they beganNovember 2026
2 eventsOctober 2026
10 events- The Fair Work Commission ruled on a Coles worker dismissal incident that occurred at Liquorland.
- A winery opened in Hunter Valley, Coles reported a sales drop in Australia, and Tasmanian brewer Boag closed its doors.
- Asahi and Coles have expanded their partnership.
- Council in Greater Geelong blocks Coles commercial development to protect Ramsar-listed wetlands.
- A proposal from Green Institute, involving Columbia Business School, forces Coles to sell 200 stores.
- The Greens party, led by Ellen Sandell, plans to offer discounts against major supermarket chains like Coles and Woolworths.
- Coles is monitoring AI use for shopping lists, while also seeing increased competition and new brand partnerships with Curtis Stone.
- McDonald's has a presence in Wanniassa, a branch closed in Canberra, and a nutritionist recommended Coles coffee.
- A former MP has proposed that the retail sector, including market leader Coles, should be subject to government control through nationalization.
- Calls are being made for the forced sale of stores belonging to Coles and Woolworths, driven by market issues and policy commitments.
September 2026
10 events- Choice tracks price increases at major Australian supermarket chains including Coles, Woolworths, Aldi, and IGA.
- The U.S. Department of Labor directed a $5M grant to the Kentuckiana College Access Center for expansion and student career readiness.
- The Fair Work Ombudsman investigated underpayment claims against H&M, Super Retail Group, Coles, and Woolworths, noting specific findings regarding remediation payments.
- Fair Work Commission ruled on a labor case involving Coles store manager Conrad Taylor in Traralgon.
- Tony Moly is stocking products in Coles stores and has launched a limited-time commerce platform operating in the Australian market.
- ACCC sued eHarmony regarding alleged misleading consumer practices after the company operated in the Australian market since 2019.
- Coles partnered with RMIT on September 1, to manage plastic waste, hosting early testing of recycled plastic bridges and new composite materials.
- Coles partnered with Palantir Technologies on September 1, 2026, for operational efficiency.
- Coles is ending its partnership due to public pressure following a data practices review supported by Paul Ferris.
- The Australian Red Cross is partnering with Coles to facilitate fundraising donations.
Show 3 earlier months
August 2026
16 events- Woolworths, Coles, and Aldi are engaged in a price war for market share, facing increased pressure from Amazon's market presence.
- Australian companies, including Coles and ANZ, are increasing offshore operations and outsourcing roles to Asia.
- Geopolitical conflict in Iran drove oil prices higher, leading to stock gains in Australian consumer and energy sectors.
- The RBA has lifted the prohibition on card schemes surcharging, impacting how Coles and Woolworths operate.
- Coles, Woolworths, and Aldi are major supermarket chains in Australia, with recent developments including Woolworths share performance and an award for Aldi.
- Delivery service failures involving Coles and Uber Eats led to consumer complaints and media coverage.
- Coles and Woolworths are major supermarket chains operating in Australia, with related mentions of Hawkesbury and Assistant Minister Andrew Leigh.
- Coles and Woolworths supermarkets are located in the town of Warrnambool.
- Coles is trialing facial recognition in Australia, following rulings from the OAIC on privacy.
- Paul Gregory utilizes Coles for book sales and meet-and-greets, basing his professional life in the Okanagan region.
- Coles opened a new shopping centre in Dubbo, which also welcomed anchor tenants including Liquorland.
- Coles and Woolworths are changing their subscription schemes as part of the ongoing competitive landscape in the grocery market.
- Otway Milk, operating near the Carlisle River, supplies products to the Coles chain.
- A food drive is underway in Wangaratta, with the Presbyterian Church as one of the nine local supporters and Coles supermarket being used for the collection.
- A company based in the Gold Coast is successfully securing retail agreements with major chains like Kmart and Coles, and is partnering with State of Origin products.
- Australian growers are integrating new imported Japanese genetics into the major retail market, specifically introducing new white strawberry varieties.
July 2026
5 events- ABC investigation reveals how Chinese imports, specifically tomatoes, are impacting the Australian market, leading major retailers Coles and Aldi to sell products sourced from China.
- Bates raised Angus cattle on his property and sold them to Coles via JBS, sourced from Dry Creek.
- Paul Scully is involved in a pilot program aimed at speeding up development approvals.
- ACCC blocked Coles' planned expansion in Kalgoorlie.
- Twisties and Capilano partnered for a collaboration that gained traction after a viral recipe shared on TikTok. Coles is noted as an Australian retail group.
June 2026
12 events- Woolworths, Coles, and Aldi are competing in the grocery market and operating in the same market segment.
- Coles is introducing UK confectionery products into the Australian market.
- Curtis Stone launched products made from Australian beef and serves as a product endorser for Coles.
- Woolworths and Coles are facing accusations of artificially inflating prices and are competing fiercely in the packaged goods retail market.
- Coles utilizes a chef for marketing and product launches.
- Coles is a major sponsor of the Planet Ark event and is supporting national tree planting initiatives across Australia.
- Two Dudes has expanded its operations, establishing a presence in Australia after starting in a New Zealand garage.
- PayPal and Coles experienced a pricing glitch leading to unexpected charges after a promotion.
- MND Australia donated funds and grants to support various initiatives.
- Sundrop Farms, operating in South Australia, supplies 100% of its production to Coles.
- TSL Family Farms is undergoing national trials for agricultural technology, including drone mustering software, while navigating market pressures through Coles.
- Pure Foods Tasmania has appointed Robert Knight as CEO and Managing Director, relocating to Hobart to oversee expansion from 300 to 800 outlets.