Coles.
Canadian bookstore chain
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
- 53
What's happening
Active this week
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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
Earlier this month
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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
One to three months ago
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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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Woolworths, Coles, and Aldi are engaged in a price war for market share, facing increased pressure from Amazon's market presence.Some support1 report
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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 support1 report1 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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Australian companies, including Coles and ANZ, are increasing offshore operations and outsourcing roles to Asia.Some support2 reports
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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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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 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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Around Coles this week
News at the entities that move Coles most-
Woolworths OperationalAspen Pharmacare replaced Woolworths in the FTSE/JSE Top 40 index.Moves Coles
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China StructuralThe European Central Bank is forced to raise interest rates due to energy price shocks from the Iran war and an influx of Chinese exports.Moves Coles
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RBA StructuralThe Reserve Bank of Australia and the European Central Bank are facing global economic pressures. Data released on May 27 showed that CPI rose 0.4% in April.Moves Coles
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Instacart StructuralMarketBeat features a stock screener that allows users to track various companies.Moves Coles
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TPG TransactionalCitigroup reaffirmed its rating, TD Cowen upgraded its rating, and Morgan Stanley decreased its target price for TPG.Moves Coles
Connections
The 40 strongest of 53, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Sundrop Farms Structural
Sundrop Farms supplies 100% of its production to Coles, establishing a critical supply chain dependency.
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Woolworths Operational
Coles and Woolworths are direct competitors in the Australian retail market, engaged in price wars and strategic market share battles.
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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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Coles is subject to privacy rulings issued by the OAIC.
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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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Planet Ark Operational
Coles functions as a major financial and promotional backer of Planet Ark through sponsorship.
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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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Fair Work Commission Structural
The Fair Work Commission regulates Coles' labor practices through formal rulings on employee cases.
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Curtis Stone Operational
Curtis Stone acts as a product endorser and provides expert culinary advice for Coles.
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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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Fair Work Ombudsman Transactional
The Fair Work Ombudsman monitored Coles' compliance and levied a $31 million remediation payment.
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Liquorland Operational
Coles and Liquorland partnered to offer joint red wine promotions.
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Australian Red Cross Operational
Coles actively facilitates fundraising efforts for the Australian Red Cross.
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Choice Operational
Choice monitors Coles' pricing strategies and market movements.
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Instacart Structural
Coles utilizes Instacart's platform and services for its operations in the US market.
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Paul Ferris Transactional
Paul Ferris provided support to Coles' review of its data practices.
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Drop Transactional
The entities engaged in a limited-time commerce platform launch.
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Palantir Technologies Transactional
The operational partnership between Coles and Palantir concluded due to external public pressure.
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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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Tony Moly Structural
Tony Moly supplies products that are stocked in Coles stores, establishing a supplier-retailer relationship.
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Holloway Mentioned together
Holloway observed and noted changes in Coles' performance.
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MND Australia Transactional
A provides financial support to B through donations and grants to support initiatives.
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Commonwealth Bank Mentioned together
The entities are thematically grouped as major Australian financial and retail players.
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Indigo Mentioned together
The entities are grouped together in the evidence as major retail chains.
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Victoria Shared context
Coles operates as a major retail presence within the state of Victoria.
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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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Woolworths Operational
Woolworths and Coles actively compete against each other in the grocery market.
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Paul Scully Structural
A's office is involved in a pilot program aimed at accelerating business development approvals for B.
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Michael Noonan Mentioned together
Michael Noonan discussed the potential of Coles to function as an anchor store in his political/policy agenda.
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Gold Coast Shared context
Gold Coast is mentioned as the location where a local company secured a retail agreement with Coles.
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Dubbo Regional Council Shared context
Coles operates within the geographical jurisdiction of the Dubbo Regional Council.
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Crawford Mentioned together
Evidence suggests Coles is a customer of MV Transportation, but the link to Crawford is not established in the provided snapshot.
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Paul Gregory Transactional
Paul Gregory utilizes Coles stores as a venue for book sales and meet-and-greets.
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Traralgon Shared context
Coles operates a store within the location of Traralgon.
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Colac Shared context
Colac is a location relevant to Coles' regional supply chain operations.
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Wangaratta Shared context
Coles operates within the geographical context of Wangaratta.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 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.
August 2026
16 events- 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.
- Woolworths, Coles, and Aldi are engaged in a price war for market share, facing increased pressure from Amazon's market presence.
- 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.
- Australian companies, including Coles and ANZ, are increasing offshore operations and outsourcing roles to Asia.
- 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- Bates raised Angus cattle on his property and sold them to Coles via JBS, sourced from Dry Creek.
- 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.
- 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.
Show 1 earlier month
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.