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Title: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Sir Pompously on July 07, 2008, 09:58:53 PM
This sign is still floating about in Gowrie, does anyone remember this company? I sure know I do, as Monash Shops cheanged between Shoprite and Foodtown constantly.

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Also for those who would like to know, Monash IGA Everyday has closed down. I sent an email to IGA who said there were no plans to re-open an IGA in Monash. However I have heard that this will become a Shoprite.
Title: Re: For the Supermarket Gunzels
Post by: Busnerd on July 07, 2008, 10:53:09 PM
Ha ha, I guess you can reverse progress in Monash's case.
Title: Re: For the Supermarket Gunzels
Post by: bubzie on July 08, 2008, 07:45:33 PM
Pfft, monash has been closed for like three weeks. ha.

(closed on the 16th of june, to be exact. dont ask how i know this stuff :P)
Title: Re: For the Supermarket Gunzels
Post by: Trolleybusracer on July 08, 2008, 07:51:19 PM
lol Foodtown!

I love foodtown back in NZ , which is Owend by Woolies  ;D
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Title: Re: For the Supermarket Gunzels
Post by: Sir Pompously on July 08, 2008, 09:52:41 PM
I know Bubzie, but I have not had the need to start a thread about supermarkets. So thought I would add it into this one.
Title: Re: For the Supermarket Gunzels
Post by: Buzz Killington on July 08, 2008, 11:36:58 PM
initiallly all stores were shop rite. When IGA took over, the small stores were renamed Foodtown (such as Kambah, Monash), medium stores were renamed Welcome Mart (Isaacs, you can still see the sign on the wall that faces Julia Flynn Av) and the supermarket size stores were renamed Festival. IGA then saw common sense in naming all the stores "IGA" and did so.

Shop-Rite came back about when local shop owners had the shits with IGA and decided to change suppliers (and hence, had to change their name). Their new supplier sent goods to the stores from their warehouse in Queensland, which the shop rite owners quickly discovered to be quite problematic. Given that the IGA distribution warehouse is in NSW, they switched back to IGA (except one store i think?)

So there you go.
Title: Re: For the Supermarket Gunzels
Post by: Buzz Killington on July 21, 2008, 07:46:10 PM
saw on win news tonight that supabarn karabar has been sold to an IGA operator.

For those who dont know, Supabarn Karabar was an independent not owned by the people who own Wanniassa, City and Kaleen. Apparently those owners took Karabar's owners to court, for breaking an agreement to sell the store to them.

The store will be renovated and expanded, and will become a Supa IGA. It's the last supabarn to have the old yellow/green supabarn look with the shield logo (unless the other independents in west wyalong and lake cargelligo still have it)
Title: Re: For the Supermarket Gunzels
Post by: bubzie on July 21, 2008, 08:00:27 PM
Kippax woolies now has self serve registers.

..quite interesting things they are!!

(seriously, i payed for something with coins, and every time i inserted one, it'd tell me to insert more money. arrgh. I got your point the first time.)
Title: Re: For the Supermarket Gunzels
Post by: Buzz Killington on July 21, 2008, 08:15:48 PM
they really should have an option to mute those bloody things, the ones at big w shit me

"34 dollars... 2 dollars.. savings... swipe your card....select your account...enter your pin... press enter...."

there's a guy that works at tuggers woolies petrol who actually says all that - talk about annoying. Plus,  I went in there lastweek and he said "happy bastille day!"

if i wasnt at the end of a long day and in a bad mood, i would've said "au revoir" but his enthusiasm annoyed me so i just went "pfffft" and left..
Title: Re: For the Supermarket Gunzels
Post by: Buzz Killington on July 21, 2008, 08:16:03 PM
oh and paid, not payed.
Title: Re: For the Supermarket Gunzels
Post by: Sir Pompously on July 21, 2008, 08:50:54 PM
Signs have gone up at Monash for the ShopRite. And I so used the Kippax Self Serve Kiosks. I got out in about 5 seconds while the other people there took ages, its not hard when you do it a few times you just tap past everything.
Title: Re: For the Supermarket Gunzels
Post by: Busnerd on July 21, 2008, 11:58:08 PM
they arent KIOSKS todd, they are just self serve registers, they aren't shops located in the centre of a shopping centre selling cheap sunglasses.
Title: Re: For the Supermarket Gunzels
Post by: Irisbus Rider on July 22, 2008, 01:02:30 AM
Quote from: Charles Logan on July 21, 2008, 07:46:10 PM
saw on win news tonight that supabarn karabar has been sold to an IGA operator.

For those who dont know, Supabarn Karabar was an independent not owned by the people who own Wanniassa, City and Kaleen. Apparently those owners took Karabar's owners to court, for breaking an agreement to sell the store to them.

The store will be renovated and expanded, and will become a Supa IGA. It's the last supabarn to have the old yellow/green supabarn look with the shield logo (unless the other independents in west wyalong and lake cargelligo still have it)
2CC reported on that exclusively on Tuesday. Ha, WIN are soooo slow :P

But yeah, Woolies wanted it, but the ACCC squashed their appeal. For the first time.......ever, the ACCC actually opposed something.


Oh, and the Kippax self serve registers are good, I even taught my mum to learn to use one :P
Title: Re: For the Supermarket Gunzels
Post by: Busnerd on July 22, 2008, 05:33:22 PM
I just used self serve for the third time at The Pines/Stockland Safeway and purchase optus credit also.
Title: Re: For the Supermarket Gunzels
Post by: lukeo25 on July 22, 2008, 07:53:28 PM
i always the self serve at big W in woden, civic and Gungahlin (yes i sometimes gunzel to Gungahlin for the sake of it)
Title: Re: For the Supermarket Gunzels
Post by: Irisbus Rider on July 22, 2008, 08:21:11 PM
Quote from: Busnerd on July 22, 2008, 05:33:22 PM
I just used self serve for the third time at The Pines/Stockland Safeway and purchase optus credit also.
The Pines? Where the hell is that? Is it near Kellyville somewhere, or more near Cecil Park? It's not familiar to an ex Sydney-sighter.
Title: Re: For the Supermarket Gunzels
Post by: Buzz Killington on July 22, 2008, 08:38:04 PM
Safeway is only in victoria, RR
Title: Re: For the Supermarket Gunzels
Post by: Irisbus Rider on July 23, 2008, 10:18:29 PM
Oh, of course. He's down there. Oops.

Speaking of Safeway, I saw a lone Safeway trolley sitting in the Kippax Carpark. Now, how does a trolley make it's way from Victoria to Canberra?!
Title: Re: For the Supermarket Gunzels
Post by: Trolleybusracer on July 24, 2008, 08:01:56 PM
Oscar must be up there.... he decided to park his "car" in Kippax to go see bizaro bubzie and the bus driver reading the street directory  ;D
Title: Re: For the Supermarket Gunzels
Post by: Busnerd on July 25, 2008, 10:26:43 AM
ROFL
Title: Re: For the Supermarket Gunzels
Post by: Sir Pompously on July 25, 2008, 03:23:40 PM
Now here is a video we can all Enjoy!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UFl4RuhVjwA
Title: Re: For the Supermarket Gunzels
Post by: bubzie on July 25, 2008, 05:54:14 PM
their hats! hahahaha!

(no, seriously, wow, they've changed..thank god.)
Title: Re: For the Supermarket Gunzels
Post by: Buzz Killington on August 08, 2008, 07:21:27 PM
The People's Chip is now on sale at Woolies - Conder has a heap. $1.99 for a 100g bag.
Title: Re: For the Supermarket Gunzels
Post by: Snorzac on August 08, 2008, 07:26:16 PM
I didn't think that the People's chip was for commercial sale but my mini mod day buspedition looks like it is heading for conder
Title: Re: For the Supermarket Gunzels
Post by: Irisbus Rider on August 08, 2008, 07:46:44 PM
Peoples chip?
Title: Re: For the Supermarket Gunzels
Post by: Buzz Killington on August 08, 2008, 07:52:05 PM
jesus christ, you AM radio weirdos annoy me

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_People%27s_Chip
Title: Re: For the Supermarket Gunzels
Post by: bubzie on August 08, 2008, 09:51:44 PM
Quote from: macca on August 08, 2008, 07:26:16 PM
I didn't think that the People's chip was for commercial travel but my mini mod day buspedition looks like it is heading for conder


im positively sure they're availiable in many more woolworths throughout the act, not just conder.

i'll check mawson on sunday :)
Title: Re: For the Supermarket Gunzels
Post by: Snorzac on August 09, 2008, 11:49:32 AM
Quote from: Renault Rider on August 08, 2008, 07:46:44 PM
Peoples chip?

I can't believe that you have never heard of the peoples chip. they gave away 3000 or so packets in the ACT which were all gone after 1 hour. I was lucky enough to get one bag and the tasted really good. I will be stocking up as they are only on sale for 2 weeks.
Title: Re: For the Supermarket Gunzels
Post by: Buzz Killington on August 09, 2008, 12:03:03 PM
i didnt line up that day, but one of my coworkers did, so i had a coule of handfulls. I bought two packs last night.
Title: Re: For the Supermarket Gunzels
Post by: bubzie on August 09, 2008, 10:06:58 PM
i did, and got three packets of them!!

one which is still in my school locker!! :D
Title: Re: For the Supermarket Gunzels
Post by: Buzz Killington on August 09, 2008, 10:56:02 PM
oh and in response to bubzie's earlier post, they are obviously at all woolies stores. i was just saying that i personally bought them at conder.
Title: Re: For the Supermarket Gunzels
Post by: Snorzac on August 10, 2008, 07:21:01 AM
I will be getting atleast 3 packets when I get near a woolies
Title: Re: For the Supermarket Gunzels
Post by: Irisbus Rider on August 12, 2008, 10:09:21 PM
Quote from: Renault PR100.3 on August 09, 2008, 11:49:32 AM
Quote from: Renault Rider on August 08, 2008, 07:46:44 PM
Peoples chip?

I can't believe that you have never heard of the peoples chip. they gave away 3000 or so packets in the ACT which were all gone after 1 hour. I was lucky enough to get one bag and the tasted really good. I will be stocking up as they are only on sale for 2 weeks.
I'm usually a bit slow on the uptake, lol, especially if it's not broadcast on 2CA.

Although, I am currently enthused.
Title: Re: For the Supermarket Gunzels
Post by: Busnerd on August 13, 2008, 10:37:35 AM
I bought another pack at Earlwood Coles yesterday...

Also in other news, another Spar has opened up in place of an IGA in Marrickville, so thats two Spars I know now of, I still have to get around to visiting the only remaining Flemings in Bexley North!
Title: Re: For the Supermarket Gunzels
Post by: Snorzac on August 25, 2008, 11:17:22 AM
All the Gravy chips are sold out in Canberra I believe
Title: Re: For the Supermarket Gunzels
Post by: bubzie on August 25, 2008, 04:41:38 PM
yeah, funnily enough, that's because they were only on sale for two weeks (ending on the ...22nd?)

and i heard they ran out pretty much in the first week...
Title: Re: For the Supermarket Gunzels
Post by: Trolleybusracer on August 25, 2008, 04:42:49 PM
Still on sale here  ;D
Title: Re: For the Supermarket Gunzels
Post by: Busnerd on August 25, 2008, 04:52:41 PM
coles are now selling them up here an petrol stations are now selling them (for $3) but most supermarkets, even Kmarts have full stock of them
Title: Re: For the Supermarket Gunzels
Post by: Buzz Killington on September 10, 2008, 06:35:59 PM
According to the Canberra times, Supabarn have bought a block of land in Kingston and are awaiting approval to build a new store there, while Aldi are keen on Kingston, Dickson, Chisholm, Wanniassa, Kambah and Charnwood - in addition to opening in Weston next year.
Title: Re: For the Supermarket Gunzels
Post by: Snorzac on September 10, 2008, 06:44:26 PM
Quote from: Trolleybusracer on August 25, 2008, 04:42:49 PM
Still on sale here  ;D

They were selling the gravy chips at the raider match the other day for $3.70 a bag
Title: Re: For the Supermarket Gunzels
Post by: Busnerd on September 10, 2008, 11:06:20 PM
they arent  bags they are packets, you dont wear the chip packet on your back and carry warm clothes in it do you? It is a pack not a bag.

Just like referring to the seat in a bus as a chair, a chair is different to a seat!
Title: Re: For the Supermarket Gunzels
Post by: Irisbus Rider on September 11, 2008, 12:35:13 PM
Woo! An Aldi in Charnwood! Excellent!
Title: Re: For the Supermarket Gunzels
Post by: Sir Pompously on September 11, 2008, 12:38:00 PM
No, not more Aldi's. The only thing I ever went into Aldi for were the Goldbear Gummi Bears, in their German packaging. However, the packets are now in English so Aldi can go to hell :P
Title: Re: For the Supermarket Gunzels
Post by: Sir Pompously on September 11, 2008, 12:39:53 PM
And if anyone wants to know, Shoprite Monash opened at the very end of last month. Not a bad store, very different from what it used to be however more modern.
Title: Re: For the Supermarket Gunzels
Post by: Irisbus Rider on November 19, 2008, 03:48:49 PM
Sorry to revive an old thread, but;
Quote from: Busnerd on August 13, 2008, 10:37:35 AMI still have to get around to visiting the only remaining Flemings in Bexley North!
I think not!
Whilst cruising around Pendle Hill yesterday (don't ask what I was doing there lol), I saw this, and simply had to pull over, and get these snaps. I was enthused!
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Woo, Home Brand!
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Now open Sundays!
The damn bus (that's the only time I'd ever curse a bus; when it gets in the way of a Flemings!) sat there for 10 mins, and I was already in a hurry as it was :(
And I have also been informed there is another Flemings in Jannalli.
Title: Re: For the Supermarket Gunzels
Post by: Buzz Killington on November 19, 2008, 05:49:16 PM
yuckkkk
Title: Re: For the Supermarket Gunzels
Post by: bubzie on November 21, 2008, 10:34:25 PM
Erindale woolies now has self serve checkouts.

And for that matter, the new logo on their trolleys.

Hurrah! No more driving out to kippax to use such...luxury? *cough*
Title: Re: For the Supermarket Gunzels
Post by: Sir Pompously on November 21, 2008, 11:47:31 PM
Yes, I went into Erindale a few days ago and they were still closed off. Went in tonight only to find it closed due to refurbishment, much to my disgust.

Also, one which seems to have slipped through the cracks is Cost Co will be opening in Melbourne and Sydney. Finally, a Big Box Supercentre we can rely on!
Title: Re: For the Supermarket Gunzels
Post by: Barry Drive on November 24, 2008, 10:08:36 AM
Quote from: bubzie on November 21, 2008, 10:34:25 PM
Erindale woolies now has self serve checkouts.
Is it only Erindale and Kippax that has them (locally)? It really annoys me that Belconnen doesn't have self-serve. They have 8 express (?) checkouts but whenever I go there only 2 are open.
Title: Re: For the Supermarket Gunzels
Post by: bubzie on November 24, 2008, 10:49:29 AM
yeah, i belive so.

any new store that's getting renovated with the 2020 shit should now get them, along with the new logo and such

ARRGH! I HAVE GOT TO STOP TALKING WOOLIES!! :)
Title: Re: For the Supermarket Gunzels
Post by: Sir Pompously on December 22, 2008, 02:16:09 PM
When passing express through some stations on a Gold Coast bound service, there was a large sign at a group of shops with the Foodtown Logo. Can't remember which station it was but I think it was between Coopers Plains and Loganlea. I was creaming my jeans :P
Title: Re: For the Supermarket Gunzels
Post by: Busnerd on December 22, 2008, 07:24:22 PM
John, I have been to that flemings, about two months ago.

Since you posted that, you and me also visited flemings jenalli.
Title: Re: For the Supermarket Gunzels
Post by: Irisbus Rider on December 22, 2008, 08:58:19 PM
Quote from: Busnerd on December 22, 2008, 07:24:22 PM
John, I have been to that flemings, about two months ago.

Since you posted that, you and me also visited flemings jenalli.
Yeah, Jannalli Flemings, home of the Mini Cokes.
Title: Re: For the Supermarket Gunzels
Post by: Buzz Killington on December 22, 2008, 09:04:49 PM
define "mini coke"
Title: Re: For the Supermarket Gunzels
Post by: Irisbus Rider on December 22, 2008, 09:31:53 PM
My memory may be a bit frizzy, but I believe they were 300mL botles.
Title: Re: For the Supermarket Gunzels
Post by: Snorzac on December 22, 2008, 09:33:02 PM
We sell them at the Bakery
Title: Re: For the Supermarket Gunzels
Post by: Buzz Killington on December 22, 2008, 09:36:30 PM
coke comes in so many different sizes these days...

there's:

- regular cans (375ml)
- those thin cans they sell at the servo (red bul size)
- those realy thin cans that come in multipack at big w and woolies
- 390ml
- 600ml
- 330ml glass bottles that come in 4packs
- those glass bottles you get at cafe's and food courts
- 1 litre
- 1.25l
- 1.5l
- 2l

its hard to keep up!
Title: Re: For the Supermarket Gunzels
Post by: Snorzac on December 22, 2008, 09:40:17 PM
The thin cans are 300mL .
The "mini cokes" sold at the bakery are glass bottles.
Title: Re: For the Supermarket Gunzels
Post by: Irisbus Rider on December 22, 2008, 09:44:44 PM
IIRC, there's also (or was) a 3L bottle of Coke.
Title: Re: For the Supermarket Gunzels
Post by: Buzz Killington on December 22, 2008, 10:00:38 PM
there was, not anymore. was out around '02.
Title: Re: For the Supermarket Gunzels
Post by: Busnerd on December 23, 2008, 09:01:01 AM
Not to mention

250ml cans - sold at Kmart

And Zac, you wouldn't sell 300ml PET cokes, as they aren't for retail sale, they are only available in multipacks and can't be resold.

There's also american 330ml coke.

There was the bried 440ml coke that coles was selling, the big cans
Title: Re: For the Supermarket Gunzels
Post by: Sir Pompously on December 23, 2008, 09:39:16 AM
What about the 4**ml bottles that seem to only be found in Melbourne? Moonpig will know what I am talking about.
Title: Re: For the Supermarket Gunzels
Post by: Buzz Killington on December 23, 2008, 11:58:54 AM
Hey everyone....

http://www.samboy.com.au/
Title: Re: For the Supermarket Gunzels
Post by: Busnerd on December 23, 2008, 05:51:12 PM
440ml
Title: Re: For the Supermarket Gunzels
Post by: bubzie on December 24, 2008, 09:54:41 PM
Big w have the 250 ml cans, in six packs as well... :)
Title: Re: For the Supermarket Gunzels
Post by: Buzz Killington on December 24, 2008, 10:50:52 PM
Quote from: bubzie on December 24, 2008, 09:54:41 PM
Big w have the 250 ml cans, in six packs as well... :)

Quote from: Mr Snrub on December 22, 2008, 09:36:30 PM
- those really thin cans that come in multipack at big w and woolies
Title: Re: For the Supermarket Gunzels
Post by: Busnerd on December 25, 2008, 11:03:00 AM
yes but 250ml cans come in two types. The thin ones in 6 packs BIG W and woolies sell, and the small normal width 250ml cans Kmart sells and Qantas serves.
Title: Re: For the Supermarket Gunzels
Post by: Busnerd on December 30, 2008, 09:35:38 AM
I had a look on the company that owns samboy's website and they said they will be back by march at the latest!
Title: Re: For the Supermarket Gunzels
Post by: Trolleybusracer on January 03, 2009, 09:43:39 PM
NZ Has 2.25L Bottles of Coke, fanta and sprite
Title: Re: For the Supermarket Gunzels
Post by: Sir Pompously on January 19, 2009, 07:45:01 PM
We're Woolworths the Fresh Food People, and you can't get fresher than that!

http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=ZgMkqI_B2-U

And one for you all for Easter

http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=Ka3bpIATPtA

I am trying to find some Purity or Roelf Vos ad's (if they existed), but hard to track down!

I also found a Coles Ad with everyone's favourite, Lisa McCune!

http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=42HDWU4Xh0g

Too bad this policy went out the window years ago.
Title: Re: For the Supermarket Gunzels
Post by: Busnerd on January 19, 2009, 08:20:08 PM
Quote from: Trolleybusracer on January 03, 2009, 09:43:39 PM
NZ Has 2.25L Bottles of Coke, fanta and sprite
We used to but not anymore
Title: Re: For the Supermarket Gunzels
Post by: bubzie on January 19, 2009, 09:50:19 PM
woolies ad - good god  :o
easter ad - i remember that. Pfft, i've seen a bigger variety.
coles - in todays world, as if that'd happen!!
Title: Re: For the Supermarket Gunzels
Post by: Sir Pompously on January 20, 2009, 07:34:53 PM
Lol, I know! And a few more people would be enthused over,

http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=lDBI1kd0ZXY
Coles New World

And the Safeway ad from around the same era as the "Can't get fresher than that" ad's.

http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=d_ecWE4cU-Y
Title: Re: For the Supermarket Gunzels
Post by: Buzz Killington on January 20, 2009, 08:32:16 PM
hahaha, 7.5% off
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Buzz Killington on January 22, 2009, 04:45:13 PM
Quote from: bubzie on November 24, 2008, 10:49:29 AM
ARRGH! I HAVE GOT TO STOP TALKING WOOLIES!! :)

Ironic :)
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Busnerd on February 03, 2009, 12:45:08 AM
After my long search, I finally found 50gm samboy, salt and vinegar, barbeque and atomic tomato samboys at campbells cash & carry.

Also found were new lines like red mars, blueberry extra, new dark exlipse - forget the proper name, i think its just a stronger spearmint/peppermint flavour.

I think thats all they had that was new.
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: bubzie on February 03, 2009, 06:12:49 AM
the eclipse mint's are chilli flavoured... :x
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Buzz Killington on February 03, 2009, 05:51:01 PM
red mars, ey?

blackberry melon extra liquid blast too.
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Buzz Killington on February 03, 2009, 08:04:57 PM
IMPORTANT SNACK-RELATED ANNOUNCEMENT

I have just been informed that.. Arnotts Salt and Vinegar French Fries, the delicious potato-based snack beloved by all, ARE BACK.

If anyone has spotted them in their local woolies/coles, let us know..
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Buzz Killington on February 04, 2009, 05:26:49 PM
Got my S&V French Fries at Conder Woolies this arvo.

Quote from: bubzie on February 03, 2009, 06:12:49 AM
the eclipse mint's are chilli flavoured... :x

No, they're not. I bought a pack this arvo and they are similar in taste to wintergreen tic tacs (not sold in aus). They kinda taste like mouthwash to be honest.
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Buzz Killington on March 04, 2009, 09:37:13 PM
I'm hearing that Dick Smith Power House will be rebranded as simply 'Dick Smith' in the near future.

The 'Tandy' brand will also disappear. Profitable stores will be rebranded as Dick Smith, non-viable stores will be closed.
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Buzz Killington on March 12, 2009, 06:53:57 PM
Tuggeranong A-Mart is turning into a Rebel Sport, and the City store is likely to as well.
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Bus 400 on March 12, 2009, 09:22:19 PM
Dick Smith Woden has been rebranded
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Busnerd on March 12, 2009, 11:20:44 PM
No! Not amart...mike goldman!...why!
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Buzz Killington on March 13, 2009, 04:39:35 PM
i dunno
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Buzz Killington on March 22, 2009, 08:09:26 PM
City A-Mart has had its outside signage removed, but no Rebel Signs are up as of last Friday.

Not sure about Tuggeranong

Edit: Just realised we won't get AMart ads on tv anymore!

Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Bus 400 on April 30, 2009, 06:27:33 PM
I saw some sad news today. At the IGA City Interchange, they have replaced the lolly thing at the deli with salad stuff.
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: lukeo25 on April 30, 2009, 08:24:02 PM
my shops at chifley have all samboy flavours i think for $1.50
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Buzz Killington on April 30, 2009, 08:25:53 PM
Supabarn and Woolies have them too.
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: bubzie on April 30, 2009, 10:26:04 PM
Quote from: TP 3000 on April 30, 2009, 06:27:33 PM
I saw some sad news today. At the IGA City Interchange, they have replaced the lolly thing at the deli with salad stuff.

Generally, that's what deli's have.

..salads and stuff.

Just putting that out there.
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Bus 400 on April 30, 2009, 10:59:06 PM
But it was a good deli with a nice selection of sweets. But now it is only peanut M&M's & peanuts are yuk.
Title: Re: For the Supermarket Gunzels
Post by: Barry Drive on June 09, 2009, 10:49:37 AM
Quote from: Martin on November 24, 2008, 10:08:36 AM
It really annoys me that Belconnen doesn't have self-serve. They have 8 express (?) checkouts but whenever I go there only 2 are open.
Good news everyone, Woolworths Belconnen (1139) has replaced half of its express checkouts with self-serve checkouts.
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Sir Pompously on October 25, 2009, 08:16:16 PM
Woolworths have released a toy truck, a Mercedes Benz Actros semi with new logos (Green and White Trailer). No price around, but all the other toys on the stand were $30. It is quite a large model.
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Snorzac on October 25, 2009, 08:43:32 PM
Quote from: Buzz Killington on December 22, 2008, 09:36:30 PM
coke comes in so many different sizes these days...

there's:

- regular cans (375ml)
- those thin cans they sell at the servo (red bul size)
- those realy thin cans that come in multipack at big w and woolies
- 390ml
- 600ml
- 330ml glass bottles that come in 4packs
- those glass bottles you get at cafe's and food courts
- 1 litre
- 1.25l
- 1.5l
- 2l

its hard to keep up!

Coke and associated drinks are no longer available in a 390mL bottle. Instead it is now sold as a 450mL 'Grip and Go' bottle.
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Sir Pompously on October 25, 2009, 09:06:23 PM
They should bring back the 3L Family sized bottle (And while we are at it, Schweppes, bring back Dr Pepper!).
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Buzz Killington on January 07, 2010, 10:23:44 PM
This was posted on MediaSpy earlier, thought it may interest some people here too..

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Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Busnerd on January 08, 2010, 05:52:05 PM
Now thats one fugly store!

Was walking through Parramatta thisafternoon and saw one of those odd plastic trolleys I keep seeing everywhere, upon closer inspection it had WOOLWORTHS enscribed into the handle in a plastic moulding. This is the second one I have seen lying around the place but not in stores
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Buzz Killington on February 01, 2010, 09:02:29 PM
Not a supermarket as such, but Kmart at Belconnen is now on 24 hour trading.
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: smitho on February 01, 2010, 09:25:32 PM
Quote from: Sir Pompously on October 25, 2009, 09:06:23 PM
They should bring back the 3L Family sized bottle (And while we are at it, Schweppes, bring back Dr Pepper!).
Freddie Frapples salad bar @ Cooleman Court sells Dr Pepper - fully imported Yank variety....not too expensive either.
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Buzz Killington on February 01, 2010, 09:29:19 PM
It's becoming much easier to find these days, same with flavoured fanta.

Plenty more discussion on imported products in this thread: http://actbus.net/forum/index.php?topic=92.0 (http://actbus.net/forum/index.php?topic=92.0)
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Irisbus Rider on February 03, 2010, 11:44:17 PM
I happened to stumble across this 'Woolworths' just out of the Hobart CBD during dusk, and got a chuckle out of the sign;
(https://www.actbus.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi64.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fh175%2FRJT-RR-GR%2FDSCF2194.jpg&hash=6040a5c42dbcfef4215b4eaf99871bba74f90e05)
Bring back Purity, I say!
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Busnerd on February 04, 2010, 02:39:18 PM
lol! i've never seen a purity sign!
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Buzz Killington on February 04, 2010, 06:10:50 PM
:WOW:

Me neither.. thanks for posting that John
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Buzz Killington on February 20, 2010, 11:26:01 PM
Noticed that Big W at Woden finally has... well, a Big W out the front

and by that I mean, they've finally put the new logo up.
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: particleman on March 03, 2010, 09:28:11 PM
Does anyone know when Coles Queanbeyan and Belco will be renovated?
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Buzz Killington on March 04, 2010, 05:18:52 PM
Hmm, let's ask this guy:

(https://www.actbus.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F3.bp.blogspot.com%2F_8QwIRLAfC78%2FRoXTnBEHaqI%2FAAAAAAAAAms%2FwitWLINJUIU%2Fs400%2Fflying_pig.gif&hash=b61eaed45c71b4f55f6222069f2187cae6e052fa)
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Snorzac on March 04, 2010, 06:25:33 PM
 :TODDLOL:
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: particleman on March 04, 2010, 09:28:33 PM
Quote from: Buzz Killington on March 04, 2010, 05:18:52 PM
Hmm, let's ask this guy:

(https://www.actbus.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F3.bp.blogspot.com%2F_8QwIRLAfC78%2FRoXTnBEHaqI%2FAAAAAAAAAms%2FwitWLINJUIU%2Fs400%2Fflying_pig.gif&hash=b61eaed45c71b4f55f6222069f2187cae6e052fa)
Well I got news from a member of Coles management, QBN's checkouts will be done in 2 weeks. Still no news about Belco. I heard 2011 last time, but it should be done at the same time as the bus stations (whenever that is)
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: bubzie on March 04, 2010, 09:58:37 PM
Quote from: Buzz Killington on February 20, 2010, 11:26:01 PM
Noticed that Big W at Woden finally has... well, a Big W out the front

and by that I mean, they've finally put the new logo up.

We had a week of no signage out the front at all!!

Speaking of which, the letters from all the old signs are/were sitting in the back dock near coles/big dub. I was half tempted to loot...
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Buzz Killington on May 06, 2010, 06:41:09 PM
Bit of interesting news today. In order to help competition, the ACT Government has decided to release the following:

- A site in Kingston to Supabarn
- A site in Dickson that can be won by all majors except Woolworths, which already have a supermarket at Dickson.
- Sites in Casey for both Supabarn and Aldi
- A site in Amaroo for a large-format store, with Woolworths and Coles excluded from participating.

It also notes that:

- Supabarn to open a wholesale facility at Canberra Airport later this month (the old Mother Nature's site?)
- Woolworths have secured a site in Bonner
- Woolworths Charnwood will be expanded
- Supermarkets at Holt and Kambah possibly getting land sales to enable extensions (Woolworths for both)

Sounds like a good win for Supabarn. With a store in Casey I doubt they'd bid for Amaroo, and they may not bid for Dickson either given the proximity to Civic.

Will we see some Supa IGA's? Foodworks? Will Franklins return to the ACT?

QuoteBoost for supermarket competition in the ACT

Released 06/05/2010

The ACT Government has announced a package of supermarket site releases in group centre redevelopments at Dickson and Kingston, and new developments at Casey and Amaroo in Gungahlin.

The package provides the opportunity for independent chain operators, including locally-grown independent chain Supabarn, to secure large format stores that will complement Supabarn's entry into fast-moving wholesale competition in the ACT.

It will also assist in the entry of a new ALDI store at Casey.

Chief Minister Jon Stanhope said the Government expected the first of the land sales for the new supermarkets to start within three months after site and marketing preparations.

The new supermarket in Kingston would require a variation to the Territory plan and this would probably take longer than the others.

"The Government is determined to offer Canberra families more choices, more suburban supermarkets and potentially cheaper prices," Mr Stanhope said.

"This package is the culmination of several years' work to respond to community and Government concern that the domination of large format supermarkets by Woolworths and Coles provided insufficient choice for consumers and competitive tension.

"Woolworths and Coles have jointly controlled more than 70 per cent of the grocery dollar in Canberra, and, if convenience stores were taken out, more than 90 per cent of large format supermarkets."

"Implementation of the Supermarket Competition Policy will result in greater competition and choice and potentially lower prices for Canberra shoppers."

Mr Stanhope said the ACT Government was encouraged by the 2008 Australian Competition and Consumer Commission Retail Grocery Report criticisms of impediments to new entrants to compete with major supermarket chains and lack of independent wholesale competition.

A review for the ACT Government by John Martin, a former commissioner of the ACCC, found grounds for some intervention by the Government to correct distortions and create competitive tension.

The Martin Review, which was accepted by the ACT Government and released in September 2009 recommended factoring competition and flexibility into planning, zoning and land release processes.

The Government took advice on the Martin Review from the inter-agency Supermarket Competition Co-ordination Committee, which considered competition factors and consulted stakeholders.

Mr Stanhope said the Government had decided:

    * Kingston - To release a site in the Eyre Street car park for a 3400 sq metre Supabarn supermarket as part of a mixed development;
    * Dickson - To release a site for a large format supermarket to all players, except the incumbent Woolworths. The site, on the large surface car park adjacent to Woolworths, would be available for a store in excess of 2500 sq m;
    * Casey - To release sites for ALDI and Supabarn, with a possible further release in three years for a large format supermarket site; and
    * Amaroo - To release a site for a large format supermarket, with Woolworths and Coles excluded from participating.

Mr Stanhope said the package recognised that Supabarn would be opening a wholesale facility at Canberra Airport later this month. This facility would increase competition in the ACT's supermarket and wholesaling sector.

"The package still provides opportunities for the major market forces - Woolworths and Coles - to expand and the Government has recently approved sales of land to enable Woolworths to expand in centres such as Charnwood," he said.

"As recently as last month Woolworths secured another supermarket site in Bonner."

He said he expected to make further announcements by the middle of the year on direct sales of land to enable supermarkets to expand in local centres such as Holt and Kambah.

"The Government has a preference for land release by an open process, but application of the new supermarket policy will at times involve other methods, including restricted auction or other process.

"In relation to Kingston, Casey and Amaroo, the approach will involve the release of land for a mixed development, with a pre-commitment to a selected supermarket operator.

"This means that any developer will be able to bid for the development of these centres," Mr Stanhope said.

*NB: Chief Minister Jon Stanhope and author of the Supermarket Review John Martin will be available for comment in the courtyard of the Legislative Assembly building at 12.00pm today.
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Bus 400 on May 06, 2010, 10:08:24 PM
I am curious as to where Kambah Woolworths could expand to? The only main option would be the carpark to the south, the only thing is that the delivery access to alot of the other shops would be hampered. Also the Woolies loading dock looks like a pain to get in & out of already, so if that carpark is shortened the loading dock could be even more annoying.

But on the other hand I've stopped shopping at Kambah Woolworths as when I do my shopping at 7 o clock at night, just about all the fresh produce & a fair bit of the meat has run out. On the other hand Erindale Woolworths still has a large selection of both at the same time.
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Buzz Killington on May 07, 2010, 07:41:16 AM
Kambah Woolies is just plain terrible. Always understaffed, understocked and the final straw for me was seeing flies in the deli display case.
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: The Love Guru on May 07, 2010, 11:24:14 AM
Quote from: Buzz Killington on May 07, 2010, 07:41:16 AM
Kambah Woolies is just plain terrible. Always understaffed, understocked and the final straw for me was seeing flies in the deli display case.

Nothing wrong with a little extra fibre in your diet there Buzz
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Irisbus Rider on May 07, 2010, 12:23:37 PM
The one in Amaroo would most likely be next to the United Service Station, plenty of land avaliable there.

As for the Woolworths in Holt (Kippax) expanding, that is a surprise, as it was recently expanded, and it's pretty big at the moment!

Also, nice to see Supabarn expanding, and I'm definately hoping for a Franklins in Dickson or Amaroo, it's be great to get some 'No-Name' back in the ACT lol.
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: CNG on May 12, 2010, 06:06:05 AM
I work for the woolworths group at Big W canberra city. So come in and see oneday, either on saturday or friday nights
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Sir Pompously on May 12, 2010, 11:41:56 AM
Large supabarn signs have been erected at the ol' Mother Natures place in Majura park.
Title: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Bus 400 on May 15, 2010, 10:06:36 PM
I don't if it has to do with it being Sydney, but a convience store in Coogee has quite a few different chocolate bars (including a few different Cadbury ones).


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Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: smitho on May 16, 2010, 04:33:33 PM
Quote from: Bus 400 on May 15, 2010, 10:06:36 PM
I don't if it has to do with it being Sydney, but a convience store in Coogee has quite a few different chocolate bars (including a few different Cadbury ones).


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I bet those different Cadbury bars come from NZ; I went through their Dunedin factory a few years back and was impressed by the much bigger range of bars they produce their compared with Cadburys Australia.
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Buzz Killington on May 16, 2010, 05:03:51 PM
Coles are now stocking Pinky bars.
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: smitho on May 17, 2010, 12:37:23 PM
Anyone know where you can get British cream toffees around Canberra? IGA Civic used to stock them, but not anymore.
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Buzz Killington on May 17, 2010, 09:35:07 PM
If you can give me a brand name or two I may know, or at least be able to know them when I see them.

Or even do a google image search on a particular brand and see if you can find the packaging.
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: smitho on May 18, 2010, 09:14:11 PM
Quote from: Buzz Killington on May 17, 2010, 09:35:07 PM
If you can give me a brand name or two I may know, or at least be able to know them when I see them.

Or even do a google image search on a particular brand and see if you can find the packaging.

Thanks. McCowans of Scotland Highland Toffee is one...
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Buzz Killington on May 18, 2010, 09:20:46 PM
No worries. Doesn't ring a bell but if I spot them in my travels I'll let you know

Just checked Google and have a few image results

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(https://www.actbus.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.greatbritishsweets.co.uk%2Fekmps%2Fshops%2Fatnight%2Fimages%2Fhighland-toffee-chew-bars-x-10-1514-p.jpg&hash=a39e9c3038df0e022e68574c06bb2c8115655d5a)
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: lukeo25 on May 18, 2010, 09:24:59 PM
i remember the second image very well  :) i used to get them all the time in england for 10p for 1, i've seen them in sydney in a few lolly shops up there
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: smitho on May 18, 2010, 09:27:55 PM
Good work - thanks. Another one I used to get is Mackintosh's Toffee...yum. Details follow....

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Mackintosh's Toffee is a sweet (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sweet) created by John   Mackintosh (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mackintosh%27s).
Mackintosh opened up his sweets shop in Halifax (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Halifax,_West_Yorkshire), Yorkshire (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yorkshire),   England (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/England)   in 1890, and the idea for Mackintosh's Toffee, not too hard and not too   soft, came soon after. In 1969, Mackintosh's merged with rival Rowntree   to form Rowntree Mackintosh (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rowntree_Mackintosh),   which merged with Nestle in 1988.
The product is often credited with being over 100 years old.
The toffee is sold in bags containing a random assortment of   individual wrapped flavoured toffees. The flavours are (followed by   wrapping colour): Malt (Blue), Harrogate (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harrogate)   (Yellow), Mint (Green), Egg & Cream (Orange), Coconut (Pink),   Toffee (Red). The red wrapped toffees do not display a flavour on the   wrapper. The product's subtitle is "Toffee De Luxe" and its motto "a   tradition worth sharing".
Availability  The product is known widely throughout Canada (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canada)   under the name 'MACK'.[1]   The Canadian product is manufactured in Switzerland (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Switzerland)   by Nestle (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nestle), and licensed for sale in Canada by Nestle Canada (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nestle_Canada). Nestle does not distribute the   toffees in the US, but one may order it online for delivery or may find   it in specialty candy shops.
They are also manufactured and sold in New   Zealand (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Zealand) by Nestle New Zealand Limited under the "Allen's"   Confectionery range.[2]
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Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Buzz Killington on May 18, 2010, 09:32:17 PM
Ah, so the Allens ones then?

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Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Sir Pompously on May 19, 2010, 09:06:33 AM
I have a McCowans Highland Toffee bar in my cupboard. I got it from my relatives when they came over to visit from the old land of Scots.
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Busnerd on May 20, 2010, 02:57:48 AM
By the Way todd and John, i was in 7/11 Chatswood, the Victoria Avenue outlet for those of you playing at home, and it now stocks doctor pepper, red crush or whatever its called, cream soda and ginger beer and welch's too.. :) lets hope all outlets follow suite for those Doctor P lovers out there
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Bus 400 on May 20, 2010, 08:52:55 PM
The former "Öpening Soon" site for Mother Nature at Brand Depot has been taken over of Supabarn & is to open in the next few weeks. I always forget to check the dates on the ad's.
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Buzz Killington on May 20, 2010, 09:03:12 PM
Went past today, and it is branded as 'Supabarn Warehouse' with large 'Open to the Public' signs.
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Buzz Killington on May 22, 2010, 01:28:17 PM
NEW SUPABARN WAREHOUSE SUPPORTS GREATER CHOICE
Published: May 21, 2010, 11:00 am
Section: Jon Stanhope, MLA | Media Releases

Canberrans will benefit from greater supermarket choice and potentially lower grocery prices with the opening of a new Supabarn warehouse at Majura Park by Chief Minister Jon Stanhope today.

"This new warehouse will enable Supabarn to store large volumes of products for distribution to its stores, increase its bulk-buying power and lower prices in Supabarn stores across in the ACT," Mr Stanhope said.

"Shoppers, small businesses and restaurants can also buy groceries and fresh produce in bulk directly from the warehouse, which will lead to greater choice and potentially cheaper prices for consumers."

Mr Stanhope said the opening of the warehouse follows the recent release of the ACT Government's new supermarket policy, which is aimed at creating more retail and wholesale competition in the local supermarket industry.

The Government has announced its intent to release land in Kingston for a new Supabarn supermarket and in Casey for a new ALDI and Supabarn. Woolworths and Coles will also be excluded from bidding for a full line supermarket site in Amaroo however Coles will be able to bid for a full line site in Dickson.

"This warehouse is a great example of how the Government's supermarket competition policy is giving independent operators, like Supabarn, the confidence they need to grow and boost their presence in the market place.

"The Government is determined to offer Canberra families more supermarket choices and cheaper prices and the opening of this warehouse and the growth of Supabarn is an important step towards achieving this goal.

"The ACT Government is keen to see the expansion of all the independent operators, including Supabarn, IGA and ALDI, to provide more choice to consumers and challenge the dominance of Coles and Woolworths, who currently control more than 70 per cent of the ACT's grocery market."

The Supabarn Warehouse is located at Majura Park at the Canberra Airport.
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: bubzie on June 06, 2010, 11:34:21 AM
A little birdy told me that big w are getting rid of plastic bags completely in january... :pop:

(to be honest, i as only half listening to the bird..whoops.)
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Sir Pompously on June 06, 2010, 01:02:51 PM
Had a Pinky the other day, and boy was it de-licious.
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: p_stampy on June 06, 2010, 04:58:34 PM
Quote from: bubzie on June 06, 2010, 11:34:21 AM
A little birdy told me that big w are getting rid of plastic bags completely in january... :pop:

(to be honest, i as only half listening to the bird..whoops.)

Will it be like target/borders where you pay 10c for a bag? What happens with the self serve?
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Sir Pompously on June 06, 2010, 04:59:35 PM
Place the item on the scale or bring your own bag. Basically what you do anyway at BigW because they never have any bags.
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Buzz Killington on June 06, 2010, 05:19:05 PM
Quote from: Sir Pompously on June 06, 2010, 04:59:35 PM
Basically what you do anyway at BigW because they never have any bags.

heh. it's funny cuz it's true
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Barry Drive on June 06, 2010, 05:32:53 PM
Looks like Woolworths at Kippax is going to convert its trolleys to need a $1/ $2 deposit.
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Buzz Killington on June 06, 2010, 05:37:21 PM
Or in other words, they're now charging rent to their tenants.

Ah, Belconnen.
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Bus 400 on June 06, 2010, 05:51:24 PM
The shop at Spence Terminus has (what I think) are a few new products, these include:
-Cadbury Whip (I remember someone, somewhere mentioning that these can't be found in Australia anymore)
-Wimmers lemonade, with a flavour called "original creaming soda" except it is a yellowish colour
-Jim Beam snacks of some sort (in the chip stand, but didn't get a chance to have a close look.
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Snorzac on June 06, 2010, 05:57:18 PM
the two last ones have been there for ages, both are awesome!! Especially the Jim Beam chips!
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Buzz Killington on June 06, 2010, 06:08:03 PM
Quote from: Bus 400 on June 06, 2010, 05:51:24 PM
The shop at Spence Terminus has (what I think) are a few new products, these include:
-Cadbury Whip (I remember someone, somewhere mentioning that these can't be found in Australia anymore)
-Wimmers lemonade, with a flavour called "original creaming soda" except it is a yellowish colour
-Jim Beam snacks of some sort (in the chip stand, but didn't get a chance to have a close look.

Whip has been around for years, but Woolies don't stock them. You have to go to Coles/IGA/Supabarn. They're delicious.

Jim Beam have also been in the snack business for a few years - chips, nuts and jerky IIRC.
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: bubzie on June 06, 2010, 06:13:10 PM
Quote from: Buzz Killington on June 06, 2010, 05:19:05 PM
heh. it's funny cuz it's true

we havent ran out of bags since febuary, thankyou very much.



(and i dont want to know what happens to self-serve. OH THE HUMANITY!!!)
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Sir Pompously on June 06, 2010, 06:14:33 PM
Jim Beam chips are very nice. Whimmers is very nice, the yellowish creaming soda is actual creaming soda. The red colour soda is Raspberry or Red Creaming Soda, depending on the flavours found within.

With the coin deposit, you should be able to purchase a token which will work in the "Trundler's" (Heh, NZ is funny) instead of always having a coin on you. They are the same as the Aldi ones, except they have a Woolworths W on it.

(https://www.actbus.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fsphotos.ak.fbcdn.net%2Fhphotos-ak-ash1%2Fhs525.ash1%2F30869_385520654106_685654106_3912917_5581838_n.jpg&hash=f46ba73fa66a931178e4f2082581f97c137548b8)
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Buzz Killington on June 06, 2010, 06:25:20 PM
teehee

"trundler"
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Sir Pompously on June 06, 2010, 06:34:29 PM
Well here is a NZ supermarket ad, from New World. I quite like this ad, apparently not as popular amongst people in NZ though. Went to a New World, not a bad supermarket.

New World supermarket new ad (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vbIDsZCzGOg#)
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Busnerd on July 02, 2010, 06:26:28 PM
In two day old news I am told that IGA Has bought out Franklins and will be changing all the stores over to IGA's...Frankly (pun not intended) I think this is terrible and ends the era of Franklins and the sock puppet...and I assume the no frills brand also :(
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Bus 400 on July 02, 2010, 11:32:08 PM
For those that love Cabanossi, the Foodworks out at Bungendore has the best. It is worth the trip just to pick some up. Funny thing is that I only found out today that the people that make the Cabanossi are the butcher for Bungendore & their daughter works with me.
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Sir Pompously on July 02, 2010, 11:37:30 PM
It is amazing how IGA touts itself as one of the biggest independent companies, and how they should get a cut in the ACT Market (That it is unfair that the current plans do not include them). IMHO the brand itself is the largest small format supermarket brands in Australia, and I would say North America. Whether they are owned by seperate people is irrelevant, the brand itself is huge. I Would prefer the supermarket sites to go the way they are going, Allocations for Supabarn (A Canberra based company) and Coles (The smallest of the big here) and bid for the rest rather than giving IGA a handout when they do not need one.

Will have to go to Franklins to pick up one of those bears they have for sale, with Franklins logos on it.
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: CNG on July 03, 2010, 07:39:35 AM
there was a supermarket down at Uladulla that was super IGA, then it changed to Franklins and now it is going to become IGA again. It reminds me of the situation a couple of years back when a number of iga supermarkets changed to shop rite and then a couple of months latter changed back to IGA or Friendly Grocer.
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Buzz Killington on July 03, 2010, 01:19:57 PM
The Shoprite situation was an interesting one. Those stores had reportedly had enough of being supplied by IGA and decided to rebrand themeslves as Shoprite and source all their products through a different supply warehouse, which was located in QLD.

The reason they changed back is because they discovered how impractical it was to have all their grocery lines supplied by a warehouse in QLD rather than from IGAs in NSW.

On the subject of Franklins - I recall reading they are keen to return to the ACT and may bid on the Dickson site.
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Irisbus Rider on July 07, 2010, 12:53:41 AM
IGA, along with Woolworths and Westfarmers should be forced to step aside, in the name of healthy competition by the Government. The real independants, namely Foodworks and Supabarn should be given a 'fair go'.
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Barry Drive on July 07, 2010, 11:27:22 AM
Quote from: Irisbus Rider on July 07, 2010, 12:53:41 AM
IGA, along with Woolworths and Westfarmers should be forced to step aside, in the name of healthy competition by the Government. The real independants, namely Foodworks and Supabarn should be given a 'fair go'.
Are you serious? Foodworks and IGA are both supplied by Metcash, they just have different ownership and contractual arrangements. I've never heard of a large Woolworths-sized Foodworks supermarket, whereas IGA have the SupaIGA brand.

Anyway, there should be no restrictions on who can bid for any supermarket sites IMO.
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Buzz Killington on July 08, 2010, 08:10:17 PM
Supabarn are also supplied by Metcash.
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Bus 400 on August 01, 2010, 07:50:29 PM
I found a shop called the "The Lolly Shop" in the Snowy Mountains town of Nimmitabel today. It sells a huge array of lollies including Twizzlers, 3-4 different Hersey bars as well as different soft & hard lollies & other branded ones. It opened 18 months ago & has the Canberra bound coach stop from Bega & Bombala & is right next to the Nimmitabel Bakery.

I also spotted a different store out at Adaminaby, it is like a small Walmart.
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Busnerd on August 01, 2010, 11:40:54 PM
Wow creative name!

Most IGA's sell those chocolates too..
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: CNG on August 16, 2010, 05:27:24 PM
Supa IGA east row is now IGA express east row
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Bus 400 on December 20, 2010, 09:41:49 PM
Coles in Woden Plaza are to be doing a massive refurbishment in 2011. I am unsure (at this stage) what the plan of attack is, but the manager expects to loose a fair bit of money in sales during the refurbishment & has plans to cut staff during this period*.

*Shift cuts a rumour at this stage.
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Bus 400 on December 23, 2010, 08:50:35 PM
Has anyone seen candy canes in any Canberra shop this year?
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Buzz Killington on January 10, 2011, 09:34:51 PM
QuoteShoppers to benefit from greater ALDI presence

Released 10/01/2011

Supermarket retailer ALDI is set to increase its presence in Canberra after the ACT Government gave in-principle support to the direct sale of three sites to the discount chain.

Chief Minister Jon Stanhope said the entry of ALDI into group centres in Kaleen, Wanniassa and Chisholm would lead to more choice, convenience and value for money for Canberrans.

While the sale and details of the sites were subject to community consultation, Mr Stanhope said he expected the response from Canberrans to be positive.

"ALDI's entry to these group centres will introduce a second supermarket to the retail mix, helping to boost competition and influence lower prices," Mr Stanhope said.

"Our research shows that where an ALDI is co-located with a major supermarket, the prices of that supermarket are reduced significantly, sometimes by up to 25 per cent.

''This is great news for Canberrans looking for more choice, convenience and potentially cheaper grocery prices."

ALDI will be co-located with Canberra-based Supabarn in Wanniassa and Kaleen, and Coles in Chisholm bringing the total number of ALDI stores in Canberra to eleven.

The direct sale of land is consistent with the Government's supermarket competition policy which was released last year to promote greater competition and diversity in Canberra's supermarket sector.

Details of the community consultation will be announced shortly and advertised in the Community Noticeboard in Saturday's edition of the Canberra Times.

Interesting that the plan is to shove these Aldi's into existing centres in Wanniassa, Kaleen and Chisholm. Short of putting them in the carparks, I can't see where else they could fit into the Wanniassa and Kaleen group centres - from memory there is some room at the back of Chisholm Shops where Aldi could fit in. I suppose we'll find out more when the community consultation details are released.
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: particleman on February 16, 2011, 03:21:49 PM
Quote from: Bus 400 on December 20, 2010, 09:41:49 PM
Coles in Woden Plaza are to be doing a massive refurbishment in 2011. I am unsure (at this stage) what the plan of attack is, but the manager expects to loose a fair bit of money in sales during the refurbishment & has plans to cut staff during this period*.

*Shift cuts a rumour at this stage.
Didn't they just get renovated early 2007? That being said, I worked there from August that year until February 2008, and by August, the store was already falling apart.

The renovation (Renewal in Wesfarmers talk) will be like what has happened to the Queanbeyan and Belconnen stores, with the veggies on ice, and the separate fishmonger. Several interstate stores (Claremont WA comes to mind) even have a salad bar as part of their fresh produce department, with REAL salads (not the Mrs Crocket's crap that we sell in the deli) and even fruit/muesli/yoghurt.

As for shift cuts, some staff would also be temporarily sent to other stores, eg: when the Belconnen deli was being rebuilt, us in Gungahlin got a few of their team members for about 3 weeks. The same would probably happen to Woden staff.

In the mean time, we still can't get a working Bain Marie for the BBQ chickens.
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Buzz Killington on February 16, 2011, 07:43:33 PM
Quote from: particleman on February 16, 2011, 03:21:49 PM
Several interstate stores (Claremont WA comes to mind) even have a salad bar as part of their fresh produce department, with REAL salads (not the Mrs Crocket's crap that we sell in the deli) and even fruit/muesli/yoghurt.

Encountered one such store in Sydney last year, excellent idea and I wish they had it here.

In other news, I noticed on the RiotACT that Supabarn Warehouse at Majura is now wholesale only again after adding more regular supermarket lines.
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: particleman on March 06, 2011, 11:32:14 PM
Got an update from a Coles insider: Renewal for most stores will start within the next six months.

But: Who else is looking forward to Costco?
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: lukeo25 on March 07, 2011, 08:25:10 AM
Me!!!! i'm joining when it opens!!!
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Buzz Killington on April 17, 2011, 06:49:19 PM
Interesting news today that the unfortunately named 'KKK Consortium' made up owners of Supabarn and IGA Supermarkets made an $110m bid to buy the Franklins chain of supermarkets in an attempt to compete against (IGA Supplier) Metcash.

The news emerged at the court hearing of ACCC's attempts to block Metcash's $220m bid for the Franklins stores. If successful, Franklins may be sold off in batches.

Separate to the joint bid, the Koundouris Group (Supabarn) offered $32.7m for eight Franklins stores, and an unspecified sum for six more stores.

It also emerged that Franklins rejected a $110m bid from Supabarn in 2007, and Supabarn rejected a $80m half interest from Franklins at the same time.

More here: http://www.canberratimes.com.au/news/local/news/general/act-groups-secret-tilt-at-franklins/2136403.aspx

Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Buzz Killington on May 31, 2011, 10:32:57 AM
Woolworths is coming to Dunlop.

http://203.9.249.2/e-registers/pubnote/pdf/ELEV-200916268-S197E-01.pdf

Tokaji stoked.
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: p_stampy on May 31, 2011, 11:52:05 AM
So there is a woolies at kippax, charny & now dunlop.....
Title: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Bus 400 on May 31, 2011, 01:34:49 PM
Quote from: p_stampy on May 31, 2011, 11:52:05 AM
So there is a woolies at kippax, charny & now dunlop.....

So much for this competition in Canberra's supermarkets.....
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Irisbus Rider on June 18, 2011, 12:40:18 PM
I was hoping the ACCC's findings which were released a few days ago would oppose this development, but this is not so. The ACCC has found that a competitor to Woolworths at this site would not 'add significant new competition', so on this basis, Woolworths was granted approval to go ahead. This decision was made on the basis that it would be of a smaller size, predominently acting as a 'convenience-based' local supermarket.
I personally don't see this as a justification, as this development concretes Woolworths' monopoly in the West Belconnen area - not necessarily a good thing for your local consumer.

I am, however, curious about the development of this 'mini-Woolworths' - as the floor space is comparable of a much smaller IGA/Foodworks type supermarket. Having never seen a Woolworths of this size, I'm wondering how they'll fit everything in.
I'm also pleased that a liquor section was approved as a part of this development, as it's within walking distance of my house........maybe not a good thing after all?  >:D
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Barry Drive on June 18, 2011, 01:01:33 PM
Quote from: Irisbus Rider on June 18, 2011, 12:40:18 PM
I personally don't see this as a justification, as this development concretes Woolworths' monopoly in the West Belconnen area - not necessarily a good thing for your local consumer.

I am, however, curious about the development of this 'mini-Woolworths' - as the floor space is comparable of a much smaller IGA/Foodworks type supermarket. Having never seen a Woolworths of this size, I'm wondering how they'll fit everything in.
Compare the prices at your average "local store" IGA/Foodworks against those at a Woolworths. I would argue that a mini-Woolworths with pricing the same as a regular-Woolworths IS a good thing for your local consumer.
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Irisbus Rider on June 18, 2011, 01:34:16 PM
If a smaller supermarket were to obtain the site, they would do their utmost to attempt to poach consumers who would normally go to the surrounding Woolworths', which would result in mark-downs and specials. I do agree with you, that Woolworths, with their larger buying power has the abilities to purchase stock at a lower cost, but if a smaller supermarket played their cards right (the efforts of Spence IGA come to mind), they would have the ability to trump the larger markets.........encouraging competition, in most cases, acts as a shot in the arm for local markets.

As an aside, If the proposed extension of Ginninderra Dr to Macgregor West were to occur, this supermarket site would have the potential to reach more consumers, therefore a competitor would have the potential to add competition to the market.
But honestly, at this point in time, I would question the viability of this Woolworths in Dunlop.
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: smitho on June 18, 2011, 04:31:39 PM
Quote from: particleman on March 06, 2011, 11:32:14 PM
Got an update from a Coles insider: Renewal for most stores will start within the next six months.

But: Who else is looking forward to Costco?

Coles Curtin has had another major refresh and revamp, the second in the past 8 years or so. A lot more yuppie type 'specialty' lines, new layout, including self-service lanes, each with three  check outs, aisle signage on green background rather than the usual red, good lighting, perhaps better staffing levels.

One helpful assistant approached me a few times when Ihe saw I coukln't find some of the things I wanted (processed bran, milk bottles & spearmint leaves_) he said he'd rerport these missing items to store manager to see if they could be stocked again. Was able to easilyt get spearmint leaves and bran @ Woolies in Weston, got milk bottles @ IGA Civic Interchange.
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Busnerd on June 20, 2011, 11:49:01 AM
John, re: tiny woolworths, next time your up here you should visit, in order of smallness

1. Cronulla Woolworths
2. Pendle Hill Woolworths
3. Wynyard Woolworths

as these are all mini stores, the cronulla one being the cutest of the lot, about the size of your typical IGA. Has about 6 isles and all self serve/express registers
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Busnerd on June 20, 2011, 11:49:46 AM
Sorry, need to clarify - when i say express registers, they are set up like express registers, there is about four in a row but they do include half length mini convayer belts :)
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Irisbus Rider on June 20, 2011, 03:22:04 PM
Pendle Hill Woolworths? The Flmeings has been rebranded? :'(

I think I'll just wait to see the Dunlop Woolworths, then compare it against these other small Woolworths'
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Bus 400 on June 20, 2011, 08:29:02 PM
I think the Woolworths at Jindabyne is also a miniature Woolworths as it is in the Nugget Shopping Centre there isn't that much room there. I didn't actually go in, as I walked past it last July.
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: smitho on June 21, 2011, 01:23:41 AM
Woolies and Big W on Goodwood Rd, Cumberland Pk (SA) are to be demolished and replaced with totally new Woolies & Big W - current building dates from the late 1970s...looks tired and cramped.
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Buzz Killington on June 28, 2011, 07:16:12 PM
In the interests of sharing the pain...

Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Sir Pompously on June 28, 2011, 07:40:34 PM
Well, there are movie shows......
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: smitho on June 29, 2011, 02:57:38 AM
Quote from: Sir Pompously on June 28, 2011, 07:40:34 PM
Well, there are movie shows......

Must be a spoof, surely??!   ....(probably sponsored by Woolies...).

Coles wouldn't seriously be into such awful advertising (particularly with that woman with the very flat "singing" voice)..
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Kramden on June 29, 2011, 09:39:14 AM
I like your 'spoof/ Woolies-sponsored' angle Smitho.  Let's start a conspiracy theory!

However, I think the real strategy is to make the ad really cut through the clutter of so many other garden variety ads.  My take is: if they used a singer 'in tune' it would fail the cut-through test which is so important in contemporary advertising...particulary in traditional media, e.g. free to air TV.

One point of note with this campaign is the songwriter of the original  "Downtown" song of 1965, Tony Hatch.  He would have had to give his publishers the blessing to have the melody re-worded for the Coles spot.  In that, there would have also been negations as to what his fee in all of this would be.  You can bet it would not have been a 'down down' special price.  Tony, who once lived in Australia ('80s and '90s), has profited from his classic song several times before from advertisers around the world.  To my knowledge one of these was in the '80s when the song was used for Downtown Duty Free stores.  Are they still operating?

Anyway, moral of the story: write a big hit song with a memorable melody and hope to God that in later years some ad agency wants to licence it for a campaign.  Ah...the wheels of commerce in motion.

As for the Curtin situation (mentioned further back in the thread) I watched with interest on WIN News the other night that residents had mobilised to block future development plans in their local shopping centre.  If history is on-side with the Curtin residents they made succeed.  I recall they managed to organise a 'stay of execution' for their local CBA branch which was threatened with closure some years back.

All power to the Curtin peeps.
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Buzz Killington on June 29, 2011, 05:42:59 PM
Quote from: smitho on June 29, 2011, 02:57:38 AM
Must be a spoof, surely??!   ....(probably sponsored by Woolies...).

Coles wouldn't seriously be into such awful advertising (particularly with that woman with the very flat "singing" voice)..

Not a spoof, I saw it on TV the other night.

The trick is to get the ads stuck in people's heads. Irritating: yes, but it gives great brand recognition. Same deal with those moronic Hungry Jack's ads a while back with people standing frozen in front of the counter with their hands held up as if they were holding a burger in them.
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: smitho on June 30, 2011, 02:11:13 AM
Quote from: Kramden on June 29, 2011, 09:39:14 AM
  Tony, who once lived in Australia ('80s and '90s), has profited from his classic song several times before from advertisers around the world.  To my knowledge one of these was in the '80s when the song was used for Downtown Duty Free stores.  Are they still operating?

Anyway, moral of the story: write a big hit song with a memorable melody and hope to God that in later years some ad agency wants to licence it for a campaign.  Ah...the wheels of commerce in motion.

As for the Curtin situation (mentioned further back in the thread) I watched with interest on WIN News the other night that residents had mobilised to block future development plans in their local shopping centre.  If history is on-side with the Curtin residents they made succeed.  I recall they managed to organise a 'stay of execution' for their local CBA branch which was threatened with closure some years back.

All power to the Curtin peeps.

Thanks for background on "Downtown", Kramden - I'd always assumed it was a Tom Springfield composition....similar to his style. I seem to recall that Cilla (Mascara) Black was first to make it such a big hit. She'd be horrified on hearing the Coles advert.

Yes, Downtown Duty Free still operates - they have a branch in the Curtin Group Centre, west of the former Commonwealth Bank premises (now occupied by Blackshaw's real estate mob).

You're correct in saying that Curtin residents have been very effective in their lobbying efforts. I was involved in a campaign to (successfully) stop the massive over-development of the Hotel Statesman site, which would have gobbled up much of the adjoining car parking lots as well as overshadowing Holy Trinity Church and school. Some of my local friends were also very successful in having the 732 Curtin Express (now an Xpresso) retained after ACTION announced plans to axe it several years ago.
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Kramden on June 30, 2011, 06:04:19 AM
No to Cilla Black...but close.  It's Petula Clark who gave us the original "Downtown"...in tune!  A pox on the Coles ad agency for ruining one of pop's all-time great melodies.
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Busnerd on June 30, 2011, 06:25:18 PM
and now hungry jacks has moved on to copying mates meals with 'jack deals' with rabbitts as the mascot
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Sir Pompously on June 30, 2011, 06:43:00 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pfzfxFTHsKg

Yes have seen the ads a few times with some creepy rabbits. I don't like them, they freak me out (Maaaaannnnn).
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Bus 400 on July 16, 2011, 09:15:50 PM
I'm pretty sure the below Fanta's can be found at IGA City Bus Station, but I am unsure of the rest.

Anyway, while on my excursion today I found a few different soft drinks at the new Supa IGA in Cooma (in the old Woolworths building on the Jindabyne end of town).

Fanta-Pineapple, Grape & Strawberry Flavours
Mountain Dew with Cherry
Coca Cola Cherry
A&W Vanilla Cream Soda & Root Beer.
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Sir Pompously on July 16, 2011, 09:32:32 PM
East Row IGA also has Pibb Xtra, a Dr Pepper style drink from Coca-Cola.
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: particleman on July 24, 2011, 05:30:07 PM
Found out some info on the renovation of The G in Gungahlin: Coles is going to extend all the way to Gungahlin Place, and a First Choice Liquor is going to be opened by the end of the year. Sadly the rumoured Kmart/Target is not true, though a Kmart Tyre and Auto will be built in the centre.

Coles has become more confusing for now - one of the entrances is now only an exit, as four temporary registers have been placed there. However, once Coles is finished, rumour has it (according to our Customer Service Manager) that there will be THIRTY registers once renewal is done (and 8 self-servers). It will be done by this time next year.

Now, has anyone here been to Costco? What's your opinion? Do they sell imported junk food?
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: lukeo25 on July 24, 2011, 06:50:23 PM
Check the USA and other imports thread, I posted a little report on what is to be found there
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: particleman on July 24, 2011, 07:39:27 PM
Quote from: lukeo25 on July 24, 2011, 06:50:23 PM
Check the USA and other imports thread, I posted a little report on what is to be found there
Of course, I found the post after I posted it!!   :doh: Mum did bring a big-arsed bag of Kirkland Signature corn chips from there though.
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Buzz Killington on August 10, 2011, 07:03:52 AM
Coles and Woolies at Tuggeranong both doing some renovations and refits at the moment.
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Sir Pompously on August 11, 2011, 09:52:08 AM
Ohhhhh, finally! That woolies at Tuggeranong had to be the oldest styled woolworths in Australia (Along with Kogarah). Coles hasn't changed since they merged Super K (Except for Liquor Land) so it is about damn time. Chisholm has had two refurbishments, the latest has seen self service so it is about time tuggers caught up.
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Buzz Killington on August 11, 2011, 10:01:06 AM
So far it appears Woolies have lowered their lighting in some aisles and replaced old shelving. They're currently refurbing their fresh departments.

Didn't have a great look around Coles but they've rearranged the aisles, installed the new lower white shelving, they have new checkouts and from memory the majority of the back end was boarded up.

In other news, Supabarn Warehouse have removed their external signage (without a great impact, given the glue clearly spells everything out).
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: smitho on August 11, 2011, 11:20:57 PM
Self Serve @ Supabarn, Civic is very popular these days; seems to have far fewer hiccups than those at Coles Curtin and Woolies, Cooleman Court.
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Bus 400 on September 15, 2011, 09:11:12 PM
Woolworth's Woden has had a bit of an upgrade recently, most noticeable is the new self serve registers. But less noticeable to the general public is the new island shelf displays in fresh produce, including new bag dispensers for fresh produce. Being the pilot store for Woolworth's Australia, expect this new style fresh produce set up everywhere (eventually).
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: p_stampy on October 02, 2011, 02:49:17 PM
Woolies @ kippax is being upgraded in a way (or perhaps moving shit around so i cant find anything anymore). Also changing the colour of the hanging isle signs etc.
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: smitho on October 02, 2011, 03:41:35 PM
Against my better judgement, shopped @ Woolies Cooleman Court today; despite newish branding, aisle layouts etc, it remains a pretty ordinary affair. It's stuffed...ie too much stuff for the fairly small area the store occupies. Southlands Woolies is much better.

Predict it will be expanded into the adjoining carpark once North Weston and south western Molonglo suburbs start generating crowds for Weston and Curtin Group Centres...not too far off now.
Title: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Bus 400 on November 11, 2011, 06:58:01 PM
I have received word that Woolworth's will open at Amaroo & Bonner. The Amaroo store will be located behind the independent service station (how long until it changes to a Woolworth's Caltex?). The Bonner store is to be located at the Bonner shops site which is on Mabo Boulevard, near the William Cooper Avenue roundabout.

These should open sometime next year. But also so much for the Government trying to help independent supermarkets, with 2 Woolworth's 5 minutes from each other in Gungahlin & the same thing in West Belconnen.

There is no word on Woolworth's Giralang, but don't expect anything as word is the Giralang site is too political.


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Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Buzz Killington on November 11, 2011, 07:15:12 PM
The Bonner one was old news, but the Amaroo one is a surprise given that:

Quote from: Buzz Killington on May 06, 2010, 06:41:09 PM
- A site in Kingston to Supabarn
- A site in Dickson that can be won by all majors except Woolworths, which already have a supermarket at Dickson.
- Sites in Casey for both Supabarn and Aldi
- A site in Amaroo for a large-format store, with Woolworths and Coles excluded from participating.
- Woolworths have secured a site in Bonner

Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: smitho on November 24, 2011, 10:22:17 PM
Quote from: Sir Pompously on August 11, 2011, 09:52:08 AM
Ohhhhh, finally! That woolies at Tuggeranong had to be the oldest styled woolworths in Australia (Along with Kogarah). Coles hasn't changed since they merged Super K (Except for Liquor Land) so it is about damn time. Chisholm has had two refurbishments, the latest has seen self service so it is about time tuggers caught up.
You should see some of the down market, dated Woolies in Adelaide. Case in point is the combined Woolies-Big W complex on Goodwood Rd, Cumberland Pk. Some of the Coles New World supermarts in Adelaide are not much better, especially if they're former Bi-Lo supermarts.
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Buzz Killington on December 24, 2011, 07:58:28 PM
I have no words.

Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Sir Pompously on December 24, 2011, 08:45:27 PM
Oh..... god.
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Barry Drive on May 15, 2012, 03:57:19 PM
Supabarn have launched their "local" store model by taking over Florey IGA. It's now known as Supa Express. Don't know of any other stores.

UPDATE: Florey is the only one according to the website
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Buzz Killington on May 15, 2012, 06:08:15 PM
The Gymea store was previously badged as Supabarn Express Gymea, but that appears to have changed.
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Buzz Killington on May 27, 2012, 10:24:10 PM
IGA at Watson is now also a Supabarn Express.

Wonder if we're going to see more stores convert..
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Buzz Killington on May 28, 2012, 08:55:10 AM
This morning's Canberra Times mentions that the supermarket at Crace will be a Supabarn Express
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Bus 400 on May 30, 2012, 09:22:41 PM
Quote from: Buzz Killington on May 27, 2012, 10:24:10 PM
IGA at Watson is now also a Supabarn Express.

Wonder if we're going to see more stores convert..

Just for a member here, according to http://supabarn.com.au/locations.php the shops at Florey is now a Supa Express. It was formerly an IGA.
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Snorzac on May 30, 2012, 10:14:26 PM
Quote from: ACTbusspotter on May 15, 2012, 03:57:19 PM
Supabarn have launched their "local" store model by taking over Florey IGA. It's now known as Supa Express. Don't know of any other stores.

UPDATE: Florey is the only one according to the website
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Barry Drive on May 30, 2012, 10:54:26 PM
Quote from: Bus 400 on May 30, 2012, 09:22:41 PM
the shops at Florey is now a Supabarn Express. It was formerly an IGA.
The Florey store is actually called "Supa Express" (as stated previously), yet the Watson store is listed on the website as "Supabarn Express". Odd.
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Buzz Killington on May 31, 2012, 07:09:50 PM
The Gymea store used to be badged as Supabarn Express too, although the signage at Watson does say Supa Express.

Not sure that I like the 'SupaExpress' name. 'Supabarn Express' is much more clear about the brand.
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Bus 400 on June 03, 2012, 01:01:38 AM
Quote from: ACTbusspotter on May 30, 2012, 10:54:26 PM
The Florey store is actually called "Supa Express" (as stated previously), yet the Watson store is listed on the website as "Supabarn Express". Odd.

While out & about in Belconnen this afternoon, I popped into Supa Express Florey, on the top of my reciept is "SupaBarn Express FLOREY." At the bottom of the receipt it has "Thankyou For Shopping at SUPABARN FLOREY." So someone screwed up a bit.
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Barry Drive on July 03, 2012, 06:14:51 PM
Kaleen IGA (Gwydir Square) is now Kaleen Express. Just "express", not "SupaExpress", even though it's still fairly obviously a member of the SupaBarn group.
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Buzz Killington on July 04, 2012, 03:43:52 PM
Weird. Maybe to avoid confusion with the full-line Supabarn at Kaleen?
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Barry Drive on July 05, 2012, 04:22:40 PM
and/or to prevent people from complaining about two stores from the same group in close proximity as being bad for competition.
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: particleman on July 06, 2012, 05:48:05 PM
Meanwhile in Giralang:

http://the-riotact.com/giralang-development-upheld-by-the-courts/76951
Title: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Bus 400 on July 08, 2012, 02:16:50 PM
For the past month, the tax dodge (o I mean supermarket) in the Mitchell Retail Centre has been closed. The shelves have been 50-75% empty for the past year. It even had minimal alcohol in a suburb full of trades.

In other news (I don't think it has been mentioned before), who has noticed that despite "The G" having signage changed to call it "Gungahlin Village" there are still radio ad's calling it "The G".
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: smitho on July 08, 2012, 09:45:23 PM
At long last, The Powers That Be have fixed the largish KAMBAH VILLAGE sign which faces out on to Drakeford Drive.

From memory, it was the "M" in Kambah which went walkabout many, many months ago.
Title: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Bus 400 on July 09, 2012, 06:04:36 PM
Quote from: Bus 400 on July 08, 2012, 02:16:50 PM
In other news (I don't think it has been mentioned before), who has noticed that despite "The G" having signage changed to call it "Gungahlin Village" there are still radio ad's calling it "The G".

After this post on Sunday, MIX 106.3 actually advertised it as "Gungahlin Village"
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Buzz Killington on July 15, 2012, 05:21:42 PM
Another Supabarn Express - Richardson
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Bus 400 on July 22, 2012, 05:13:00 PM
The biggest supermarket in Canberra will open on Thursday at Coles Gungahlin.
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Busnerd on July 24, 2012, 08:48:04 AM
That doesn't make much sense...
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: ajw373 on July 24, 2012, 05:38:57 PM
Quote from: Busnerd on July 24, 2012, 08:48:04 AM
That doesn't make much sense...

Your right it doesn't make sense, but that's how they have been advertising it, like it's new, when it is an enlargement/refurb.

Now as I understand it when Wollies at the airport opened they were saying it was the largest supermarket in Australia, which would now make Coles at the G (or what ever they call it now) the largest.
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: smitho on July 24, 2012, 11:05:22 PM
How you define "largest" is a moot point.....I guess the Gungahlin claim is based on floor area.

The Big W at Woden Plaza has held the claim to have the largest turnover per square metre of retail space of any Big W in the country.
Title: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Bus 400 on July 25, 2012, 07:11:29 PM
Woolworth's Charnwood is due for an upgrade this year.
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: ajw373 on July 25, 2012, 07:17:00 PM
Quote from: Bus 400 on July 25, 2012, 07:11:29 PM
Woolworth's Charnwood is due for an upgrade this year.

Has that been formally approved as yet? If so is it what the originally wanted, ie expanding out back?
Title: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Bus 400 on July 26, 2012, 10:04:52 PM
Quote from: ajw373 on July 25, 2012, 07:17:00 PM
Has that been formally approved as yet? If so is it what the originally wanted, ie expanding out back?

I'll make some enquiries, but as far as my source is aware it is only renovations.
Title: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Bus 400 on October 02, 2012, 07:02:48 PM
Shoprite Monash is now a Spar.
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Barry Drive on October 02, 2012, 09:39:52 PM
And the next member of the Supa Barn group is: The Spence Grocer. The former Friendly Grocer (which closed down) has re-opened - no mention of Supa Barn or SupaExpress but has the same external appearance.
Title: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Bus 400 on October 13, 2012, 07:21:44 PM
Aldi Chisholm opens on Wednesday.
Title: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Bus 400 on November 20, 2012, 06:40:50 PM
WIN News reports that Coles Click & Collect has arrived at Belconnen.
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: ajw373 on November 20, 2012, 06:47:36 PM
Saw the collection point at the Shell servo near Bunnings the other day. Had wondered how long since it started.

Also little OT but in a similar vane the new Aus Post shop in Civic has a similar system for collection of packages.
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Busnerd on November 21, 2012, 02:13:44 PM
Here is a full list of 'Click & Collect' locations nationwide which lists it as Coles Express Belconnen (under NSW)

https://www.colesonline.com.au/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CMLForwardViewCmd?viewName=PickTownView&langId=-1&storeId=10052&catalogId=10001

and apparently the link doesn't work :(
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: ajw373 on November 21, 2012, 05:51:17 PM
Indeed the link doesn't work, but when you follow through and click manually it is good to see that Belconnen is considered part of NSW.
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: ajw373 on December 03, 2012, 02:43:45 PM
Noticed that Woolies at Kippax now has the new style signage inside and out (don't recall see a DA for the outside ones). Interestingly the grog shop has been branded a BWS. Don't recall any other recent Woolworths makeovers in the ACT changing the grog shop to BWS, all I've seen have remained as Woolworths Liquor.
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: lukeo25 on December 03, 2012, 04:54:54 PM
Mawson has outside signage changed and is now the new logo, also the woolworths bottle shop is now a BWS
Title: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Busnerd on December 03, 2012, 06:34:47 PM
I was told that Woolworths Liquor has been dropped and are all changing to be BWS
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: 743 on December 03, 2012, 10:31:20 PM
Dickson Woolworths Liquor became a BWS a while ago. There was already a BWS just down the road so now there are two within about 100m. The 'original' now accepts Woolworths loyalty cards.
Title: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Bus 400 on December 04, 2012, 05:26:13 PM
According to http://www.inten.com.au/projects-retail-woolworths_liquor_rebranding.html some will stay the same, while other stores will change into one of 2 names.
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: ajw373 on December 04, 2012, 06:06:13 PM
Quote from: Bus 400 on December 04, 2012, 05:26:13 PM
According to http://www.inten.com.au/projects-retail-woolworths_liquor_rebranding.html some will stay the same, while other stores will change into one of 2 names.

Well Googled (I saw the same thing when I tried to work out why the supermarket grog shops were being rebranded) but that doesn't say that at all. What you have linked to is a resume of a company that has done work for Woolies. It isn't necessarily their current plan.
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: ajw373 on December 17, 2012, 05:40:13 PM
Looks like the expansion of Woolworths Charnwood is underway. Part of the carpark out the back has been cleared and fenced and they are doing work in the courtyard area near the Chinese takeaway and the fish shop. Specifically it looks like they have removed the old toilets and they are doing work near the 'tunnel' between the Chinese and the old "junk shop". If I were a betting man I expect to see the courtyard filled in with the Chinese and the takeaway moving to a more forward location with Wollies behind.

Also anyone know why worked stopped on the new building next to Macca's?
Title: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Bus 400 on January 10, 2013, 07:00:28 PM
Woolworth's Holt/Kippax now offers free wifi. I haven't noticed any signage at other Woolworth's.
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Buzz Killington on January 10, 2013, 07:02:03 PM
Woolworths Liquor at Woden is now a BWS
Title: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Bus 400 on June 08, 2013, 05:00:01 PM
The Canberra Times reports that Supabarn Crace will open in November.
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: smitho on June 08, 2013, 11:32:00 PM
Quote from: Bus 400 on June 08, 2013, 05:00:01 PM
The Canberra Times reports that Supabarn Crace will open in November.
As I recall, that same article says that Crace has around 2000 people living there, about half of its eventual population.

May be they're expecting a baby boom there, because with so much of the suburb already constructed, I'm not sure where you could accommodate another 2000 plus people.
Title: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Bus 400 on June 20, 2013, 05:05:22 PM
Word on the street is that Woolworths Weston Creek will open/reopen its bakery & will also open a sushi bar. This last one sounds strange to me.

Another word on the street is that Woolworths Kambah's upgrade is slated for September 2***.
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Buzz Killington on June 20, 2013, 05:59:09 PM
They're opening Sushi Bars and Pizza Bars in selected stores
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: ajw373 on June 29, 2013, 08:58:14 AM
Does anyone have problems with Coles self service check-outs? Now not sure what it is but regardless of which Coles store I go to I always have issue when bagging my items that requires a staff member to come and check that I am not up to no good.

However very very rarely have any issue at Woolworths or any other self service machine I have ever used like Tesco and Sainsburys when I lived in the UK.

Reckon the Coles bag weighing system must be super sensitive.
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: smitho on June 29, 2013, 10:26:14 AM
Yes, nearly always need a staff member when using the very popular self serves @ Coles, Curtin.

For example, if my bag has a few small mail items in it when I put it in the bagging area (I go to my PO Box B4 visiting Coles), that is enough to require a staff member check...likewise if I end up introducing a second bag to the bagging area.

Yes, the Big W self serve machines are a lot more tolerant.
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Bus 400 on October 26, 2013, 10:06:34 AM
In a move that will upset the Petrol Station nearby, it looks like an IGA is opening up in the shops across the road from Namadgi School in Kambah.
Now the school students won't have to pay so much for a hard boiled sweet. Kids are still into those right?
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Bus 400 on November 01, 2013, 09:34:07 PM
Word on Facebook is that Supabarn Crace will open at the end of November.
For those who weren't aware, tge Forde supermarket had closed. On the same Facebook page (My Gungahlin) itbis set to reopen as a Spar by Christmas.
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Buzz Killington on November 03, 2013, 10:40:41 AM
IGA seems to be losing a lot of franchisees in the ACT of late.

Off the top of my head that's Forde, Florey, Watson, Richardson, Monash, Bonython, City West and Kaleen that have gone to either Spar or Supabarn.

Then there's a few others that have sold to the larger brands over the years - Wanniassa IGA to Supabarn, Charnwood IGA to Woolworths..
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Barry Drive on November 03, 2013, 12:00:20 PM
Forde was a Welcome Mart. There's also a few Weston Creek ex-IGA s which are now SPAR (Waramanga & Rivett ?), but Holt has gone the other way: was a SPAR, now back as IGA.
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Buzz Killington on November 04, 2013, 07:50:46 PM
Welcome Mart or Friendly Grocer? Either way, both are Metcash brands (IGA).
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Barry Drive on November 04, 2013, 08:57:17 PM
Actually, think it was Friendly Grocer now that you mention it.
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Bus 400 on November 17, 2013, 07:05:14 PM
While I've seen talk here/talking with members about Owl Food Barns.
Apparently the shops on Manheim Street in Kambah was an Owl Food Barn. The only names I remember it by have been of the owners. It is now a Handimart, which looks to be a joint venture with 5Star & SPAR.
Attached is a caster packet that I still have at my place. I'm still eating this sugar as I type. (https://www.actbus.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.tapatalk.com%2Fd%2F13%2F11%2F17%2Fbetyzyra.jpg&hash=696ba2393454166f2c506a91cc6108dd89c1f124)
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: ajw373 on November 17, 2013, 08:07:12 PM
Quote from: Bus 400 on November 17, 2013, 07:05:14 PM
While I've seen talk here/talking with members about Owl Food Barns.
Apparently the shops on Manheim Street in Kambah was an Owl Food Barn. The only names I remember it by have been of the owners. It is now a Handimart, which looks to be a joint venture with 5Star & SPAR.

What is now Woolworths at Kippax was originally an Owl, before becoming Supabarn and finally Woolworths.

As for Handimart, never heard of that, but 5 Star and Spar in Australia at least are actually the same company, with 5 star being a sub brand of Spar, so maybe Handimart is just another variant, rather than a joint venture.
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Bus 400 on November 17, 2013, 08:25:57 PM
Maybe, the Handimart sign in tge store shows both logos.
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Barry Drive on November 18, 2013, 11:09:20 AM
Quote from: Bus 400 on November 17, 2013, 07:05:14 PM
Apparently the shops on Manheim Street in Kambah was an Owl Food Barn.
Can't be 100% certain, but I doubt that Mannheim St was ever an Owl (or even Lil' Owl). Owl was more the medium/large supermarket format - there was certainly an Owl at Southlands and quite possibly the Woolworths at Kambah Village started life as Owl. If I had to guess, Mannheim St was more likely to have been a Scoop Food Store.

Unfortunately, internet searches have failed to turn up much information about Canberra supermarket history. But this collection of ads from You Tube may interest some:

http://youtu.be/cEoUNL4fdhU (http://youtu.be/cEoUNL4fdhU)
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Buzz Killington on November 18, 2013, 09:22:05 PM
As far as defunct supermarket brands go, here's what I recall:

Cannons Food Barn - Kambah and Erindale. Woolies bought the chain in the mid 90s and the stores were rebranded and refurbed. There were other stores too - pretty sure there was one in Fyshwick that was converted to a Woolies.
Jewel Food Barn - Kaleen and Tuggeranong. Kaleen may have been purchased by Supabarn. Tuggeranong closed down and Franklins took over the space.
Franklins - Belconnen (taken over by Dan Murphys, now Harris Scarfe), Tuggeranong (divided up, Best & Less, a rug store and the supermarket in the carpark) and Woden (Hard to pinpoint but probably most of the area now taken by Rebel Sport and the shops heading towards the food court).

That's about all I can recall, aside from the Foodtown/Welcome Mart/Festival conversion to IGA. Supabarn were at Chisholm at one point too (now Coles)
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: ajw373 on November 18, 2013, 09:46:30 PM
Mitchell was also a Cannons.

As for Franklins, technical speaking Belconnen wasn't taken over by Dan Murphy. The chain, except for a few select stores was taken over by Woolworths. Now whilst Dan Murphy is Woolworths own,ed think you will find that Belconnen was not part of the Franklins sale and Dan Murphy just took over the lease when Franklins vacated.

Also Festival didn't convert to IGA, when Fesitval first started it was called Festival IGA, there were other IGA brands too, all they did was drop the Festival bit. Too late now, but up until a few weeks ago some Fesitval IGA signage was exposed during the refurb works at Woolworths Charnwood. Which BTW is turning out to be a pretty allright sized supermarket. It scares me to think however that I can remember, what was then Shoprite before their first expansion in the mid 80's The expansion saw the storage area built on a mezanine above the shop, which if you go to the supermarket now is characterised by a lower ceiling in the centre part of the store, though not sure if they still use the space. They then extended the shopping floor into what was the old loading dock.
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Snorzac on November 18, 2013, 09:46:34 PM
Haven't seen it mentioned but IGA Hawker closed last Sunday (10/11), it is re opening in the coming weeks as a woolworths.
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Buzz Killington on November 18, 2013, 10:02:20 PM
I found myself at Hawker a month or two ago - that IGA is (was) a lot better than it was the last time I was there a few years ago. Guess they fixed it up to make it more attractive to one of the bigger players.
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Barry Drive on November 18, 2013, 11:22:42 PM
Quote from: ajw373 on November 18, 2013, 09:46:30 PM
Also Festival didn't convert to IGA, when Fesitval first started it was called Festival IGA, there were other IGA brands too, all they did was drop the Festival bit.
Not quite right. When the Shop-Rite split occurred, there were no IGA branded stores. Some of the larger Shop-Rites split off to join Festival (Deakin, Ainslie, Hackett, Hawker, Florey, Charnwood - possibly others). It wasn't until later that Festival became Festival IGA - but Florey remained just Festival (it would later become IGA Everyday).
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: ajw373 on November 19, 2013, 07:11:54 AM
My recollection is Festival was only ever used (in Canberra at least ) with IGA on the end, hence Festival IGA. I seem to recall even Florey was a Festival IGA store too, before dropping the Festival bit, this is about when Charnwood was sold to Woolworths. Obviously Florey has changed name once more to Supa Barn.
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Buzz Killington on November 20, 2013, 09:35:57 PM
I'm not certain, but I thought Festival, Foodtown, Welcome Mart etc was one of many brands under David's and Metcash. When the two merged, all the brands they operated (there was at least a dozen) were branded as IGA (large format, the Supa IGA name came later) or IGA Everyday (Medium and small stores)

In other news, Supabarn at Crace opened today, and Hawker Woolworths opens next Thursday.
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: ajw373 on November 20, 2013, 09:54:42 PM
Quote from: Buzz Killington on November 20, 2013, 09:35:57 PM
I'm not certain, but I thought Festival, Foodtown, Welcome Mart etc was one of many brands under David's and Metcash. When the two merged, all the brands they operated (there was at least a dozen) were branded as IGA (large format, the Supa IGA name came later) or IGA Everyday (Medium and small stores)

As mentioned when the IGA brand started to be used in Canberra at least it was used as a suffix, as in Festival IGA which can be seen in the add in the link below. The brand started to be used in Canberra after 1988, think circa 1989/1990 maybe a little later. The IGA suffix is what linked all the various brands together to David's

Secondly David Holdings and Metcash didn't merge, Metcash didn't have a presence (and hence no brands) in Australia and simply brought David Holdings out in 1998. The reason David's had so many brands was because they had been on a buying spree themselves between when they listed in the ASX in 1994, including buying shops like Jewel and some smaller distributors. It was probably this buying spree that weakened them and led to the take over by Metcash. Though correct when Metcash took over that is when the various brand were reduced.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=INQCHG3iCzQ
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Bus 400 on November 21, 2013, 12:26:46 PM
On a side nite the old Davids imprint (of sorts) can be seen on the old IGA Fyshwick Distribution Centre.
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Buzz Killington on November 22, 2013, 06:53:21 AM
Quote from: ajw373 on November 20, 2013, 09:54:42 PM
David Holdings and Metcash didn't merge, Metcash didn't have a presence (and hence no brands) in Australia and simply brought David Holdings out in 1998.

Thanks for the clarification :)
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Barry Drive on November 30, 2013, 01:50:28 PM
Quote from: ACTbusspotter on November 18, 2013, 11:09:20 AM
Can't be 100% certain, but I doubt that Mannheim St was ever an Owl.
There you go. It was an Owl Food Barn.

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-page13001830 (http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-page13001830)

(I was thinking of the 1970's era large Owl Discount Markets rather than the 1990's era local store / food barn format. Before that it had been a Hi-Lo Supermarket [1979], Top Value Supermarket [1981], but not a Scoop: Kambah Scoop was at Springbett St.)

Could find no references to the Kambah Village supermarket being anything else prior being a Shop-Rite.

Also found this page (http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-page12231366) from June 1977 - a feature on the opening of Kippax Fair.

Both J B Youngs and Fosseys are listed as original tenants at Kippax, along with an Owl store (see pages 18, 19, 20). Which has me wondering where the Youngs store was, how big it was and what now occupies its location.

At that time, you can see that Owl also had stores at:

Deakin
Hughes (Li'l Owl)
Hackett (Li'l Owl)
Jamison (Li'l Owl)
Southlands
Woden Plaza
Queanbeyan
Kingston
Manuka
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: ajw373 on November 30, 2013, 08:17:36 PM
Re Kippax, Owl was obviously where Woolworths is now. Fosseys was where St George and the post office are. My old girl seems to think Youngs may have been where Go Low (or what ever it is called now) is. It certainly closed before Grace Bros rebranded other Youngs stores though.
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Barry Drive on November 30, 2013, 08:48:26 PM
OK. What I do know is that when Fosseys closed down it was located where The Reject Shop is now. So they either moved there when Youngs closed or else Youngs was on the other side.

Pity that Canberra Times feature didn't include a store map.

UPDATE: Young's was still at Kippax in 1981 (based on newspaper ads), but by Feb 1983, when it closed, the Owl store was referred to as a "food-only store". I'm starting to wonder whether Young's was located inside / next to the Owl Supermarket.
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Bus 400 on November 30, 2013, 09:06:50 PM
Word on the street is that Woolworths Kambah expansion has been boned. With Kambah to stay as a "convenience" store, instead of a full line supermarket.
Apparently Tuggeranong, Erindale & Calwell were the same & were only there because they had to, but may/may not of changed since then.
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Buzz Killington on December 01, 2013, 11:58:53 AM
I searched on Trove for supermarkets and found the following items of interest:

Coles: Only four stores in 1992 (presumably Tuggeranong, Manuka, Belconnen and possibly Jamison?)
Cannons: Had a store at Mawson (even trialled 24hr trade for two months in 1991). Stores also at Kambah, Calwell and Fyshwick. Also had stores at Cooma, Wagga and Batemans Bay
Supabarn: had four independent stores - City, Erindale, Kippax and Chisholm.
Jewel: Kaleen and Kippax

Another brand was "Foodmaster" - they were at Macgregor, Rivett, Monash, O'Connor, Melba, Latham and Holder (and possibly elsewhere)
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Barry Drive on December 01, 2013, 01:50:12 PM
Coles four stores in 1992 would be:
735 Curtin
748 Jamison
779 Belconnen
911 Tuggeranong (formerly Super K Mart)

there was also 820 Queanbeyan (Riverside Plaza), which replaced 740 on Crawford St.

(I worked at Coles 748 during 1986/87 - some Jamison staff transferred to Super K Mart when it opened. At that time Riverside Plaza may have also just opened and 705 Monaro Mall was still open.)

Fyshwick was the original Cannons. Hadn't realised/forgot that Shop-Rite Southlands turned into a Cannons before it closed. But did Calwell start out as a Cannons or was it Shop-Rite?

Jewel Kippax? (typo?) There was a Tuggeranong Hyperdome store for a while.

There was also either a Jewel or Franklins at Woden Plaza after Youngs (Grace Bros.) closed down and, of course, a Franklins at Westfield Belconnen.
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Buzz Killington on December 01, 2013, 04:09:10 PM
Quote from: ACTbusspotter on December 01, 2013, 01:50:12 PM
Jewel Kippax? (typo?) There was a Tuggeranong Hyperdome store for a while.

There was also either a Jewel or Franklins at Woden Plaza after Youngs closed down and, of course, a Franklins at Westfield Belconnen.

Sorry, yes. That was meant to be Tuggeranong and Kaleen. There was some Jewel branded trolley return signs in the carpark between the Supabarn Kaleen dock and the club a few years back too - not sure if they're still there.

Franklins was at Woden. Used to be just up from the old entrance to the Plaza that was on Shea Street, which used to run up from Bradley St along the side of the Plaza where Hoyts is now.
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Bus 400 on December 01, 2013, 09:39:34 PM
While searching on Trove over the weekend, I've found a few Shop N Save stores around Canberra including two in Kambah on Marconi Crescent (I assume they where at the stores near Taylor Primary School) & on Livingston Avenue. Kambah also had a Cost Less Supermarket & the Tuggeranong Shoprite (on top of the Kambah Village Shoprite).

Also I wondering wether the IGA & Supa IGA's may of come from wether the stores wether Supa Scoop or just Scoop stores.

Other old names I've found has been Top Value (Charnwood), Food-Master (Downer, Kingston, Monash, etc), Farmers Bros (Woden, Belconnen, etc), Eight Til Late (Braddon-presumably where the 5 Star is on Lowana St).
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: ajw373 on December 01, 2013, 09:52:15 PM
Quote from: Buzz Killington on December 01, 2013, 11:58:53 AM
I searched on Trove for supermarkets and found the following items of interest:

Coles: Only four stores in 1992 (presumably Tuggeranong, Manuka, Belconnen and possibly Jamison?)
Cannons: Had a store at Mawson (even trialled 24hr trade for two months in 1991). Stores also at Kambah, Calwell and Fyshwick. Also had stores at Cooma, Wagga and Batemans Bay
Supabarn: had four independent stores - City, Erindale, Kippax and Chisholm.
Jewel: Kaleen and Kippax

Another brand was "Foodmaster" - they were at Macgregor, Rivett, Monash, O'Connor, Melba, Latham and Holder (and possibly elsewhere)

There was never a Jewel at Kippax, just Kaleen and the large wharehouse at QBN.

Cannons also had supermarket at Mitchell.
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: ajw373 on December 01, 2013, 09:54:33 PM
Quote from: Bus 400 on December 01, 2013, 09:39:34 PM
Also I wondering wether the IGA & Supa IGA's may of come from wether the stores wether Supa Scoop or just Scoop stores.

Other old names I've found has been Top Value (Charnwood), Food-Master (Downer, Kingston, Monash, etc), Farmers Bros (Woden, Belconnen, etc), Eight Til Late (Braddon-presumably where the 5 Star is on Lowana St).

IGA and Supa IGA come WELL after Scoop and Supa Scoop stores. Ie they changed there names at least once in between. Though there may be some correlation in that Scoop were smaller and Supa Scoop bigger.

Just to clarify too Top Value at Charnwood was the name of the small shop on Tilyard Drive rather than the one at the main shopping centre. The main shop was only ever Shoprite, Festival IGA then Woolworths
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: ajw373 on December 01, 2013, 10:38:28 PM
Quote from: ACTbusspotter on November 18, 2013, 11:22:42 PM
Not quite right. When the Shop-Rite split occurred, there were no IGA branded stores. Some of the larger Shop-Rites split off to join Festival (Deakin, Ainslie, Hackett, Hawker, Florey, Charnwood - possibly others). It wasn't until later that Festival became Festival IGA - but Florey remained just Festival (it would later become IGA Everyday).

Used this Trove thing and found some articles pertinent to this conversation.

First one dated 30 Sep 1992 talking about several Shop-rite stores going over to Davids and the Festival brand, which it mentioned was launched in Victoria in June of the same year. It mentions that Charnwood had already jumped off the shop-rite ship.

http://trove.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/article/126945989?searchTerm=charnwood%20shop%20rite&searchLimits=

Next one dated 9 October 1992 talking about Davids Launching the Festival brand into Canberra on 26th October.

http://trove.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/article/126947792?searchTerm=davids%20holdings%20festival&searchLimits=

Next an add for Festival from 18 November 1992, some ~3 weeks later. Two things to note, the add clearly shows the branding as "Festival IGA", and secondly it shows Florey as being a Festival IGA store and Charnwood too for that matter. Not surprising really as Florey was (not sure if it still is) owned by Tony De Marco and Charnwood Dominic De Marco who I believe are brothers and ran their shops in parallel. The De Marco family still own the building at Charnwood housing the supermarket.

http://trove.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/article/126956293?searchTerm=charnwood%20iga&searchLimits=

Picture from 1993 showing Tony De Marco out the front of his Florey store, clearly branded as Festival IGA (along with Charnwood and Deakin also branded Festival IGA. Also note the add at the bottom is for specials at IGA stores, as I mentioned elsewhere in this thread when Davids launched Festival to Canberra they also brought other supermarket names and of course the IGA branding borrowed from the US too. Now some advertisements like this one showed 'specials' that were available at all IGA stores, regardless of main brand, others were just for say Festival IGA, etc.

http://trove.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/article/126983858?searchTerm=festival%20IGA%20florey&searchLimits=

and another from 1995 showing even more stores and still using Festival IGA branding.

http://trove.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/article/127528028?searchTerm=charnwood%20festival%20iga&searchLimits=

So I stand by my statement that Festival supermarkets, whilst sometimes called Festival Supermarkets have ALWYAS been KNOWN as "Festival IGA" in Canberra rather than just Festival. Think the articles and adds above kinda show this pretty well.
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Barry Drive on December 02, 2013, 11:45:50 AM
Quote from: Bus 400 on December 01, 2013, 09:39:34 PM
While searching on Trove over the weekend, I've found a few Shop N Save stores around Canberra including two in Kambah on Marconi Crescent (I assume they where at the stores near Taylor Primary School) & on Livingston Avenue. Kambah also had a Cost Less Supermarket & the Tuggeranong Shoprite (on top of the Kambah Village Shoprite).

Also I wondering wether the IGA & Supa IGA's may of come from wether the stores wether Supa Scoop or just Scoop stores.

Other old names I've found has been Top Value (Charnwood), Food-Master (Downer, Kingston, Monash, etc), Farmers Bros (Woden, Belconnen, etc), Eight Til Late (Braddon-presumably where the 5 Star is on Lowana St).
"Tuggeranong" Shop-Rite was at Castley Cct. Found an ad from 28 Mar 1990 which was when Kambah Village became a Cannons Food Barn. (Kambah was the second Cannons, after Fyshwick.)

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article120888487
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article120888621

I can still remember the Shop N Save jingle. "Shop N save, we're nice people, we'll do more for you, we want to help you - Shop and Save". In June 1977, their stores included: Campbell, Charnwood, Holt, Griffith, Pearce, Watson, Scullin, Macquarie, Narrabundah, Mawson (Ainsworth St?), Spence (Copland Dr), and three in Kambah: Castley, Marconi & Livingston.

By October same year, Charnwood and Castley had become Shop-Rites, Mawson was also gone and Fraser had been added.

An ad from 1979 loses Pearce and the Kambah stores but adds Aranda, Red Hill, Queanbeyan and Mawson.

And from 1980, the stores are Campbell, Fisher, Macquarie, Aranda, Red Hill, Pearce, Watson, Spence, Holt, Griffith, Narrabundah, Hackett, Queanbeyan and South Queanbeyan.

To trace the progression from Scoop to IGA may vary from store to store. Most Scoops were the small/convenience store size. As at July 1980 stores were: Melba, Evatt, Latham, Macgregor, Fraser, Cook, Kaleen (Ashburton?), Page, Scullin, Duffy, Torrens, Farrer, Chifley, Garran, Weetangera, Fisher, Rivett, Narrabundah, Downer, Yarralumla, Wanniassa (Sternberg), and Kambah: Marconi and Springbett. Not sure what went on - it may have been a franchise issue - but all Scoop stores renamed themselves as Supa Scoop in the early 80s.

This is an interesting ad from 1986 - there was a trial of discount coupons and all (most?) independent supermarkets took part. The ad lists just about every Shop-Rite, Supa Scoop, Foodmaster, Top Value and others, but not SupaBarn or Cannons. Interesting to see Shop-Rite included "Civic Canberra City" and Erindale. The Civic store was located at the Boulevard - I think it fronted onto Allara St - not sure what's there now. So was the Erindale supermarket progression Shop-Rite, Supabarn, Cannons, Woolworths?

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article118272112

If you follow the Supa Scoop stores, some closed down for good (Torrens, Aranda, Page, Kaleen) others may have become Owl Food Barns, ACE stores, Welcomemarts, ShopRites, Foodlands, etc before finally becoming IGA, SPAR or 5 star handimarts.

Lastly, Farmer Bros was not a supermarket. They were liquor stores set up by David and Richard Farmer. I could be wrong, but one store operated from what is now First Choice Liquor on Melrose Drive (before that it was Brashs and even earlier than that it was Les Eaton Holden). Richard Farmer went on to set up a mail order wine business. Farmer Bros was later acquired by Liquorland (Coles).
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: ajw373 on December 02, 2013, 12:01:43 PM
Quote from: ACTbusspotter on December 02, 2013, 11:45:50 AM

By October same year, Charnwood and Castley had become Shop-Rites, Mawson was also gone and Fraser had been added.

Again with Charnwood you must be talking about the top shop on Tilyard drive. The supermarket in the main shopping centre was Shop-rite from the begining. Indeed here is an article that talks about problems with the roof frame whilst under construction refering to it as Shop-rite off Lhotsky Street. Again interesting to note that just a few weeks ago as the Woolworths was being refurbished these trusses were in plain view. They don't look all that substantial considering the size of the roof it is holding up. Guess you wouldn't see it these days.

http://trove.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/article/110834296?searchTerm=shop-rite charnwood roof&searchLimits=

Quote from: ACTbusspotter on December 02, 2013, 11:45:50 AM
Lastly, Farmer Bros was not a supermarket. They were liquor stores set up by David and Richard Farmer. I could be wrong, but they may have operated from what is now First Choice Liquor on Melrose Drive (before that it was Brashs and even earlier than that it was Les Eaton Holden). Richard Farmer went on to set up a mail order wine business. Farmer Bros was later acquired by Liquorland (Coles).

Think your are right here.
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Barry Drive on December 02, 2013, 01:05:32 PM
Quote from: ajw373 on December 02, 2013, 12:01:43 PM
Again with Charnwood you must be talking about the top shop on Tilyard drive. The supermarket in the main shopping centre was Shop-rite from the begining.
I think I must. But if you look at the ad from June, it clearly says Charnwood Place, Charnwood. (Although the phone number is from the Mawson exchange - which is odd.)

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article110853458

But an earlier ad says Tillyard Dr, with a different phone number.

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article110848281

Since there were ads for Shop-Rite Charnwood at the same time, the likely explanation is that they must have put the wrong address and phone number on their ads for a few weeks. Although Charnwood disappeared from their ads later that year when the Fraser supermarket was added.
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: ajw373 on December 02, 2013, 01:29:44 PM
Yep something is not quite right, especially in that day and age you didn't have out of area phone numbers, as you pointed out the phone number is southside.

Found another interesting article that talks about a temporary shop off Tilyard Drive. Hard to know if it is talking about the top shop which clearly still exists, or if maybe before Charnwood shops as we know it were built there was a temporary supermarket in the area. Wouldn't surprise me actually if what is now the girls guide hall (or is it a scout hall?) was the site of this temporary supermarket. I have never really understood the little carpark and the orginal purpose of the hall.

http://trove.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/article/110711799?searchTerm=charnwood shop&searchLimits=

It also seems as if other shops in the Charnwood shopping centre opened before Shop-rite, so maybe another possible location for a supermarket. This add from Sep 1976, the Shop-rite building was under construction in 1977.

http://trove.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/article/110823881?searchTerm="charnwood shops"&searchLimits=sortby=dateAsc
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: smitho on December 03, 2013, 09:42:48 PM
Don't forget that there was quite a large Coles New World supermarket in the Monaro Mall (Civic), bordering Bunda Street (ground level).
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: ajw373 on December 03, 2013, 09:49:34 PM
Access was from outside if I recall, rather than from inside the mall.
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Barry Drive on December 03, 2013, 11:01:12 PM
It may have been large for its time (it was afterall Canberra's first New World), but not by today's standard. Not sure how it compared with its contemporaries: Woolies at Dickson, Manuka or Civic. Another subject for some delving into Trove.

And no, it didn't have a separate entrance - it was inside the Mall, next to the Bunda St entrance.

One unusual thing about this store: it sat above its loading dock, so it had a few stock elevators dotted around the place. (At least I think that's what they were - I've not seen them in any other supermarket.)
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: ajw373 on December 04, 2013, 07:28:45 AM
Quote from: ACTbusspotter on December 03, 2013, 11:01:12 PM
And no, it didn't have a separate entrance - it was inside the Mall, next to the Bunda St entrance.
Must admit when I used this supermarket it would have been circa 1988, which is when the Canberra Centre 'extension' was being built. The shop entrance was outside on Bunda Street, right where there is a set of stairs coming down from near the balcony outside. Once inside there was a ramp down to the shop. So maybe what I remember was as a result of the conversion of the mall to the Canberra Centre.

Now before someone does a Trove search and says the supermarket closed in 1983, I would like to point out there is an article that says it was planned to close in 'a few weeks', followed by one in December 1984 looking for an office manager for "Coles New World Monaro Mall". So clearly they extended their lease!

http://trove.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/article/131851055?searchTerm=coles%20civic%20closure&searchLimits=

http://trove.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/article/122534729?searchTerm=coles%20civic%20closure&searchLimits=sortby=dateDesc
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: smitho on December 04, 2013, 02:12:43 PM
Quote from: ajw373 on December 03, 2013, 09:49:34 PM
Access was from outside if I recall, rather than from inside the mall.

My recollection was that the main entrance was from inside the Mall.
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: ajw373 on December 04, 2013, 07:39:43 PM
Quote from: smitho on December 04, 2013, 02:12:43 PM
My recollection was that the main entrance was from inside the Mall.

I am not saying there wasn't an entrance inside the mall, simply that when I was using the supermarket which as I pointed out was 1987-88 which is when the Monaro Mall was being expanded into the Canberra Centre (and hence the entrances off Ainsle Ave and the internal part of the mall closed) that the entrance was off Bunda Street.
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Barry Drive on December 05, 2013, 11:53:17 AM
Quote from: ajw373 on December 04, 2013, 07:28:45 AM
The shop entrance was outside on Bunda Street, right where there is a set of stairs coming down from near the balcony outside.
Not that those stairs and balcony existed back then.

Have a look at this photo (http://photos.naa.gov.au/photo/Default.aspx?id=11718984) from 1963 to view the Bunda St entrance to Monaro Mall
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: ajw373 on December 05, 2013, 12:30:52 PM
At no point did I say those stairs existed back then just pointing out where the entrance was using a current "landmark" Indeed those stairs did even exist after the late 80's expansion they came when the mall was extended over bunda street and Ainslie Ave between the city market and target were filled in.

As for the photo looks a lot like petrie Plaza looking towards Bunda Street rather than Bunda street. The reason I say that is I cannot see the loading dock which was (and still is) on the corner near Bunda street and Ainslie Ave.

Only way to definatly prove if what I am saying is right or wrong is to get a photo from around 88/89 when the Canberrs centre was being built. As mentioned not arguing there wasn't a mall entry just saying when I used to use it which is during the Canberrs centre development the entrance was off Bunda street.  I used to get the 333 from Belconnen walk to Coles to buy what I needed then got the bus from across the road from Coles to Dickson where I worked at the Esso servo.
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Barry Drive on December 05, 2013, 12:35:29 PM
Never said you did say that: just mentioning it.

Take a look at the design above the entrance - that feature is still there on Bunda St, even though the actual entrance is no longer there.
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: ajw373 on December 05, 2013, 12:59:22 PM
May well be just cannot see the loading dock. Maybe behind the light pole. If Bunda street then the enterance I am talking about was near the main enterance.
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: ajw373 on December 05, 2013, 08:29:46 PM
Now I am home and looking at the picture on a PC and not an iPhone I agree it is Bunda street side.

Now something of interest, have a look at the main entrance to the shopping centre and to the left you can see a bike, then a man and women walking towards the camera and a lady standing next to the door. Now in between the lady walking towards the camera and the lady standing you can see the entrance that I was talking about quite clearly. Unlike all the other windows along there it has a bar 2/3rds of the way up from the ground and a divider down the middle from the bar to the ground. It looks suspiciously look a door to me (and the writing above the shop, although hard to make out appears to about the right size to say "Coles New World Supermarket" which is how it would have been presented before they started using the C logo, see picture in link below for similar signage), and it is in the same place that I remember the Coles entrance to be in the late 80's. Clearly this isn't the main mall entry which would have been in the alcove under the canopy.

http://acms.sl.nsw.gov.au/item/itemLarge.aspx?itemID=340686

This is also a plan of the shopping centre, Coles occupied the space towards Bunda street with the loading dock behind it, which I reckon is behind the lamp post in the photo.

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_AcUdTl7Aq-s/TCpNNocFSmI/AAAAAAAATiE/IIoeiZq_Ifo/s1600/04_Monaro+Mall+plan+1963.jpg
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: ajw373 on December 11, 2013, 08:46:49 PM
I find it funny. Say somthing that people think is wrong and you get pounced on. Prove yourself right (as I have done on 3 seperate occasions in this thread) and not one oh, you are right.

At least when I am wrong (such as saying I didn't think the picture above was of Bunda Street) when proven such I am the first to admit I was wrong.
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: ajw373 on December 23, 2013, 08:24:46 PM
Was at Woolworths Charnwood earlier and noticed they have some new trolleys that have a holder for a barcode scanner. I wonder if Woolworths is soon going to introduce scan as you go shopping? Used it a few times in Holland and it was pretty handy.

Speaking of Charnwood the expansion and refurbishment is really good, I now give Kippax a wide birth. Charnwood is big enough to have a good range without the hastle of being too big and busy. One odd thing though is from the main carpark, unless you look right up onto the back part of the roof their is no signage to say it is a Woolworths supermarket (though clearly obvious if you look in). Plenty of signs around the back and on both sides though. Would have thought they would have their name and logo in the window somewhere, maybe like some I've seen in Sydney with the Woolworths logo and the store name.

PS still no your right about Coles in Monaro Mall having it's own external entrance, though the picture and silence of those that said it didn't says it all really.
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Barry Drive on December 23, 2013, 09:07:25 PM
Since you insist: no, you're not right - Coles New World at Monaro Mall didn't have a separate entrance (although it may have had a temporary one during the building works for the Canberra Centre).

What you may have thought was an entrance was actually a dry cleaners shop front. But since I'm not sure what its name was, I was not planning on responding. ("Gildon"?)
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: ajw373 on December 24, 2013, 08:42:46 AM
Wow a dry cleaners with it's own set of double automatic doors located in the front corner of a Coles supermarket, conveniently located right in the place that I was saying was the entrance. Must admit even in this day don't know of too many dry cleaners with double automatic doors, so it must have been a pretty special dry cleaner to have them back in the 60's!
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Barry Drive on December 24, 2013, 08:59:22 AM
I take it back. Looks like you were right. Have a look at this photo from NAA : http://photos.naa.gov.au/photo/Default.aspx?id=11661023

They do look suspiciously like doors at the back of the photo!

But I have no recollection of such doors existing when I was ever there. (Were they removed to make more space?)

Also, the dry cleaners shop I was referring to was immediately next to the Mall entry. You can see the space for it in the photo.
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: ajw373 on December 24, 2013, 01:13:15 PM
PS you were right that the supermarket was slightly below street level (mentioned in post now changed/deleted), if you recall one of my first posts I said that was a slight ramp up from the store to the doors and the street.

Glad that is sorted. Will let the Festival IGA comments (where I was also proven right) slip, point made.
Title: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Bus 400 on December 24, 2013, 07:20:53 PM
Quote from: ajw373 on December 23, 2013, 08:24:46 PM
Was at Woolworths Charnwood earlier and noticed they have some new trolleys that have a holder for a barcode scanner. I wonder if Woolworths is soon going to introduce scan as you go shopping? Used it a few times in Holland and it was pretty handy.

Being the top two stores in this region & one of the trial stores, I would watch Woden & maybe even Queanbeyan
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Lachie on December 24, 2013, 11:04:16 PM
Quote from: ajw373 on December 23, 2013, 08:24:46 PM
Was at Woolworths Charnwood earlier and noticed they have some new trolleys that have a holder for a barcode scanner. I wonder if Woolworths is soon going to introduce scan as you go shopping? Used it a few times in Holland and it was pretty handy.
aid it didn't says it all really.

Those trolleys also have a shopping list holder, cup holder and nice handles.
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: ajw373 on December 25, 2013, 08:19:06 AM
Quote from: Lachie on December 24, 2013, 11:04:16 PM
Those trolleys also have a shopping list holder, cup holder and nice handles.

You will find that the cup holder is a barcode reader holder, that's why I proposed the question are they planning on introducing scan as you go.
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Barry Drive on December 25, 2013, 12:58:22 PM
Re: Monaro Mall Coles

QuoteThis fully airconditioned supermarket has three customer entrances and nine checkouts, four of which are motorised.

The basement contains bakehouse and storage space.

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article104589351

So there was a THIRD entrance!!
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Buzz Killington on December 25, 2013, 09:41:06 PM
Lol, motorised checkouts.
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Bus 400 on January 15, 2014, 08:41:46 PM
In Canberra shopping news, IGA Drakeford (Kambah) opened on Christmas Day.

In news from the land of IGA aka Perth (literally every suburb has at least one or two IGA's). The Port Kennedy Supa IGA looks to be your source of English imports. But of course if you really love English lolliea, there are a few shops that specialize in specifically.
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Buzz Killington on January 15, 2014, 08:47:43 PM
Quote from: Bus 400 on January 15, 2014, 08:41:46 PM
In Canberra shopping news, IGA Drakeford (Kambah) opened on Christmas Day.

Didn't that open ages ago? Or did they just have their massive outdoor signage up well in advance?

Spar have opened up in Forde in the old Friendly Grocer store.
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Bus 400 on January 15, 2014, 10:00:35 PM
Signage was up whike they were still fitting out the store.
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Bus 400 on January 27, 2014, 02:12:58 PM
Going by recent DA's, Casey group centre will have a Supabarn & Aldi.
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Barry Drive on June 19, 2015, 01:21:03 PM
Quote from: Bus 400 on January 27, 2014, 02:12:58 PM
Going by recent DA's, Casey group centre will have a Supabarn & Aldi.
Not anymore. The Casey store is included in the sale of Supabarn to Coles.

Supa Express stores, plus Kingston and Gymea will remain, but the remainder have been sold to Coles.
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Bus 400 on February 25, 2016, 05:47:44 PM
Spar Express in North Casey has opened up. This one is a joint cafe/convenience store.

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Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Buzz Killington on February 25, 2016, 06:20:52 PM
Quote from: Barry Drive on June 19, 2015, 01:21:03 PM
Not anymore. The Casey store is included in the sale of Supabarn to Coles.

Supa Express stores, plus Kingston and Gymea will remain, but the remainder have been sold to Coles.

Worth pointing out that the sale is still pending approval, and Supabarn is still being advertised as coming to Casey Markettown.
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: ajw373 on February 25, 2016, 09:37:25 PM
Quote from: Buzz Killington on February 25, 2016, 06:20:52 PM
Worth pointing out that the sale is still pending approval, and Supabarn is still being advertised as coming to Casey Markettown.

Considering Casey is a lease on empty space by the developer (who happens to also own the Supabarn chain) you would think regardless of the ACCC outcome it will happen. The new Casey shops must near be ready to open would have through too. Anyone know when they are due to open?
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Buzz Killington on February 25, 2016, 10:56:37 PM
Last I heard it was April.
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Buzz Killington on March 10, 2016, 09:53:37 AM
The ACCC has approved an amended submission from Coles on the purchase of Supabarn's stores.

Coles will take over the Canberra City, Kaleen, Wanniassa, Five Dock and Sutherland stores.
Supabarn will retain Crace, Gymea, Annandale, Sans Souci, and the upcoming stores at Casey and Kingston.
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: ajw373 on March 10, 2016, 10:57:19 AM
Casey is a big surprise, in that part of the ACT there isn't much competition anyway so regardless of brand it wouldn't have made much difference.

Guess I won't be shopping at Casey Market Town when it opens (and I move to Casey later in the year). I really have disliked Supa Barn with a passion for many many years.

So that leaves Woolworths or Coles at the town centre, Coles at Kaleen, or maybe Woolies at Charnie as the closest 'big' supermarkets.
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Barry Drive on March 10, 2016, 12:19:57 PM
Crace is closer to being a SupaExpress format anyway, so not sure how suitable it would be for Coles.

Maybe they will look to offloading the remaining stores later: Supa Barn is basically just a large format SPAR these days.
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Sylvan Loves Buses on March 10, 2016, 01:49:01 PM
Quote from: Buzz Killington on March 10, 2016, 09:53:37 AM
Coles will take over the Wanniassa store.

>:( >:( >:( another damn change for that store...
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Buzz Killington on March 10, 2016, 02:26:01 PM
Three owners in the last 30 odd years is too much for you? (Granted it rebranded a few times under one owner)


Quote from: ajw373 on March 10, 2016, 10:57:19 AM
So that leaves Woolworths or Coles at the town centre, Coles at Kaleen, or maybe Woolies at Charnie as the closest 'big' supermarkets.

Coles at Gungahlin is fantastic.

Supabarn is good for their produce - much fresher than the big two - and they range some interesting grocery items. Wouldn't be surprised to see Casey and Crace sold to independents, though perhaps retaining the branding - supabarn has operated that way in the past (the former stores at Karabar, Lake Cargelligo and West Wyalong were all independently owned)

Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Bus 503 on March 10, 2016, 06:31:53 PM
I'm not sure what happened to those plans to close down SupaBarn and replace it with an ALDI at Kaleen North a few years ago. Maybe the plans didn't work out.
When are SupaBarn stores expected to close down?

It's also interesting that the SupaExpress stores won't be closing down. They were always a part of the SupaBarn branch.
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: ajw373 on March 10, 2016, 06:37:31 PM
None are closing down, just some are being sold. Newspaper says sale and rebranding maybe Juneish.

Re the express those stores are not Supabarn owned they are privately owned hence why they were never for sale. They just pay a fee to Supabarn to use their brand, their logistical chain and marketing.
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Bus 400 on March 10, 2016, 10:34:22 PM
I wonder if the Coles Wanniassa will compete with BWS Wanniassa for cheap grog for people in that area.

Looks like I have a few months to save up my 2,000 points before heading off to shop at Aldi for my main shop.

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Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Sylvan Loves Buses on March 11, 2016, 12:23:28 AM
Quote from: Buzz Killington on March 10, 2016, 02:26:01 PM
Three owners in the last 30 odd years is too much for you?

Pretty much, yes.

Yeah, I loved the old IGA that it was, sure it wasn't too grand, but it was small n sweet, had a nice atmosphere, sure I was only 5 or something when they changed to Supabarn, but it was a very dramatic change, and not just me, but a lot of people I grew up with hated the change too...

As you could probably tell from other things I've said, I'm not a fan of changes, esp big ones: Even though I'm 20, I still get upset about some of the parks the ACT gov. removed to replace with "safer" (*cough*) crap they have now days.
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Buzz Killington on March 11, 2016, 01:53:56 AM
The old IGA at Wanniassa was interesting in that it essentially grew over the years from its original footprint to take over what was originally about four or so seperate shops, and an arcade walkway - hence its rather strange layout. The change to supabarn was not much more than new signage and a coat of paint - it wasn't until about two years later that they did the big refurb - building the new half out the back then moving every thing across, reconstructing the original store and then joining the two together.
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Sylvan Loves Buses on March 11, 2016, 03:36:13 AM
Oh, so that's what it was huh, well that explains a lot  ::) of course I was too young then to understand that back then, it's good to finally know, thank you.
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Barry Drive on March 14, 2016, 03:19:13 PM
Quote from: ajw373 on March 10, 2016, 10:57:19 AM
Casey is a big surprise, in that part of the ACT there isn't much competition anyway so regardless of brand it wouldn't have made much difference.
The concern may have been due to the new Coles at Amaroo.
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: ajw373 on March 14, 2016, 03:59:36 PM
Didn't know one was opening in Amaroo, but quick google and right you are. You might be onto something about that being the reason,  in which case a Wollies would be better! Time will tell.
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Buzz Killington on March 14, 2016, 05:22:13 PM
I think Woolies is opening a store at Franklin
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: ajw373 on March 14, 2016, 06:53:38 PM
That they are, but that's not near Casey. Woolies will have Bonner (small), town centre and Franklin. Franklin is 1500m2, which is the same size as Bonner.
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Buzz Killington on March 29, 2016, 07:17:22 PM
Supabarn Wanniassa will close on 12 April for about three weeks for conversion to Coles. The City and Kaleen stores will close during May to reopen in June.

Guess they've got more planned than just changing the product range and signage over.
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Bus 400 on March 29, 2016, 07:19:41 PM
While they're rebranding, they may as well renovate & standardise the stores.
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Buzz Killington on March 29, 2016, 07:23:32 PM
Yeah, makes sense. Kaleen could definitely do with a complete refurb. Wanniassa's in decent condition and the City store is probably the best of the bunch here - from memory they relocated into that site in about 2006 from the old City Markets.
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Bus 400 on May 02, 2016, 07:55:32 PM
Supabarn & Aldi (plus smaller shops) @ Casy Markettown open on Wednesday.  With the official opening on Saturday.

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Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Barry Drive on May 03, 2016, 10:20:00 AM
(Good luck getting a bus there.)
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Barry Drive on May 12, 2016, 08:53:12 PM
Coles 4786 opened on Wednesday this week.

Kaleen has now closed for refurbishment.

This leaves only 3 Group Centres that do not have Coles or Woolworths. A far cry from "the good old days."
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Barry Drive on June 01, 2016, 04:20:29 PM
Coles 4785 (Kaleen) has opened.

So presumably Canberra Centre is now closed for the change over.   
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Bus Watcher on June 01, 2016, 05:44:01 PM
Quote from: Barry Drive on June 01, 2016, 04:20:29 PM
So presumably Canberra Centre is now closed for the change over.   

The one at Canberra Centre has been closed for a week or two now. I think it reopens as Coles on the 8th.
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Bus 503 on June 01, 2016, 07:38:25 PM
Quote from: Barry Drive on June 01, 2016, 04:20:29 PM
Coles 4785 (Kaleen) has opened.

I'll have to go take a visit. I'm sure the prices will be "down down, prices are down...".

Let's hope that's where all the Lawson people will go to shop. They'll have more choice of brands and food at Coles in North Kaleen than they would South Kaleen (SupaExpress).
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Barry Drive on June 08, 2016, 08:58:24 PM
Quote from: Bus Watcher on June 01, 2016, 05:44:01 PM
The one at Canberra Centre has been closed for a week or two now. I think it reopens as Coles on the 8th.
Spot on. It's now open.
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Barry Drive on June 29, 2016, 08:51:03 PM
If the AdShel ads are to be believed, the new Woolworths at Franklin (#1661) is now open.
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: ajw373 on June 30, 2016, 10:35:34 AM
Drove past it yesterday and had signs out front saying as much.
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Bus 400 on July 24, 2016, 08:31:01 PM
Plans have been submitted for an extended Coles Wanniassa http://www.planning.act.gov.au/development_applications/pubnote?sq_content_src=%2BdXJsPWh0dHAlM0ElMkYlMkZhcHBzLmFjdHBsYS5hY3QuZ292LmF1JTJGcHVibm90ZSUyRnB1Ym5vdGVEZXRhaWxfbmV3LmFzcCUzRkRBX25vJTNEMjAxNjI5NjcwJmFsbD0x

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Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Buzz Killington on July 24, 2016, 09:26:03 PM
That was fast.
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Barry Drive on February 17, 2017, 05:15:42 PM
Can someone confirm whether Coles Amaroo has opened?
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Bus Watcher on February 17, 2017, 11:39:11 PM
Quote from: Barry Drive on February 17, 2017, 05:15:42 PM
Can someone confirm whether Coles Amaroo has opened?
Yes, it has been open since the 8th of February. Next to no advertisement apart from the occasional radio mention.
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Buzz Killington on February 18, 2017, 12:53:00 AM
They had the date up on the temp fencing and some targeted social media posts too.
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Sir Pompously on February 18, 2017, 12:44:01 PM
Saw a roving advertising truck around Gungahlin just after it had opened advertising that it was open too
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Sylvan Loves Buses on February 25, 2017, 11:24:06 PM
Oh yeh great, all shopping trolleys have the 'pay-to-use' locks on them now >:(
can't enjoy shopping anymore without having to pay extra just to use a trolley...
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: ajw373 on February 25, 2017, 11:32:50 PM
Quote from: Sylvan Loves Buses on February 25, 2017, 11:24:06 PM
Oh yeh great, all shopping trolleys have the 'pay-to-use' locks on them now >:(
can't enjoy shopping anymore without having to pay extra just to use a trolley...

You are doing no such thing. You are placing a deposit that you get back provided you return the trolley to a collection point. That is not the same as paying to use it.
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Sylvan Loves Buses on February 25, 2017, 11:47:42 PM
Yeah well, not every taxi rank/bus interchange (esp Tuggeranong) has a trolley return with a chain plug-in thing, nor other trolleys around to get the coins back.
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: ajw373 on February 25, 2017, 11:56:04 PM
Quote from: Sylvan Loves Buses on February 25, 2017, 11:47:42 PM
Yeah well, not every taxi rank/bus interchange (esp Tuggeranong) has a trolley return with a chain plug-in thing, nor other trolleys around to get the coins back.

I would suggest if you are taking your shopping on a bus you don't need a trolley to take your shopping to the interchange then. Otherwise how will you get it onto the bus and the shopping home when you get off? Clearly it is a carryable amount you have. 

And ps wife and I used to live in London, no car and took our weekly shop on the bus and no need for a trolley to get it to the bus stop. That's what our arms and hands are for!
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Sylvan Loves Buses on February 26, 2017, 12:12:42 AM
Well I had 2 trolleys filled to the top, and considering there was only a 900 left, there was no way in hell I was going to carry all that home.
The taxi rank on Anketell has no prevision for trolley users what so ever...
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: ajw373 on February 26, 2017, 12:30:39 AM
Two trolleys? Really? Have you ever done any shopping in your life? Or does mum do it all and your rage at this measure is either illinformed or simply me too faux rage?

And if you really are serious then I don't think in this circumstance you forging your $1 deposit is a big ask is it? Not like it is the supermarkets issue to run around finding trolleys you clearly before felt you could leave anywhere you liked before hand.
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Sylvan Loves Buses on February 26, 2017, 05:24:58 AM
I do the same shopping every month, usually with 2 trolleys, sometimes 3 when the bulk buying is required. Mum doesn't do the shopping anymore, cause she can't walk - she barely leaves the house anymore for that matter.


and at least I'm one of those good people who always returned the trolley after using it, or at least left it somewhere close to the shopping centers unlike the *******s who leave them in alleyways, gutters or at the bottom of Tuggeranong Lake...

Quote from: ajw373 on February 26, 2017, 12:30:39 AM
Have you ever done any shopping in your life? Or does mum do it all and your rage at this measure is either illinformed or simply me too faux rage?

Don't get bitchy with me please, I'm angry at the Government, I don't want to be angry at you too.

And yeah, I was enraged, so much so that when I loaded everything into the taxi, to get both my coins back I swapped the trolleys around and chained them to each other...
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Barry Drive on February 26, 2017, 10:43:05 AM
Quote from: Sylvan Loves Buses on February 25, 2017, 11:47:42 PM
Yeah well, not every taxi rank/bus interchange (esp Tuggeranong) has a trolley return with a chain plug-in thing, nor other trolleys around to get the coins back.
Just this once, I agree with you. But the problem is that there are multiple trolley variations (large & small, and three supermarkets + Big W, Target, KMart etc.) - one trolley collection point isn't going to work now at bus stations and taxi ranks anyway. It's hard enough inside the carparks.

But as for your shopping habits - perhaps you should consider using the online, home delivery services that Coles and Woolies offer. Cheaper than a taxi.

Otherwise, you might want to invest in one of these (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Shopping-Trolley-Cart-Bag-Foldable-Wheels-Carts-Bags-Market-Luggage-Basket-YW-/331938067297?hash=item4d490cf361%3Ag%3A388AAOSw44BYR1n%7E).
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Buzz Killington on February 26, 2017, 10:47:05 AM
Perhaps you could contact the Hyperdome and/or the retailers to request that the trolley bays have the return keys installed?

This is only in place because people weren't returning their trolleys to the store or a trolley bay. "Somewhere close" doesn't cut it.

And agree with Barry - have you tried online shopping? I've only used it once but it was dead easy, you can pick a delivery time window, and the delivery driver even brought everything into my house and popped it onto the kitchen bench. I can guarantee the delivery cost will be less than your taxi fare.

I believe both Coles and Woolies offer free delivery on your first order (possibly with a minimum spend)
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Sir Pompously on February 26, 2017, 11:42:15 AM
I too have used online shopping before, it is a great service and was very easy to use with a minimal delivery fee.

As for the trolley deposit, sadly the Government has had to implement this system as there were too many rouge trolleys around the place. Supermarket trolley contractors were not collecting them when reported and customers were doing the wrong thing by taking them outside the area of the shopping centre, so they have brought back the old system of a coin deposit (or token if you have one). If there is not one in the area you need then contact the particular supermarket chain you shop at or centre management and let them know. Often places outside the carpark are overlooked so they just need someone to push and remind them that trolley return bays exist at taxi ranks and bus stops/interchanges.
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: ajw373 on February 26, 2017, 11:59:41 AM
Quote from: Sir Pompously on February 26, 2017, 11:42:15 AM
I too have used online shopping before, it is a great service and was very easy to use with a minimal delivery fee.

As for the trolley deposit, sadly the Government has had to implement this system as there were too many rouge trolleys around the place. Supermarket trolley contractors were not collecting them when reported and customers were doing the wrong thing by taking them outside the area of the shopping centre, so they have brought back the old system of a coin deposit (or token if you have one). If there is not one in the area you need then contact the particular supermarket chain you shop at or centre management and let them know. Often places outside the carpark are overlooked so they just need someone to push and remind them that trolley return bays exist at taxi ranks and bus stops/interchanges.
Ironically the Hyperdome, or more specifically the Super KMart store (for those that cannot remember think combined Kmart and Coles) had the coin deposit system from day dot in 1987. Think it was 20c back then.
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Sylvan Loves Buses on February 26, 2017, 05:10:18 PM
Believe me, I have considered home delivery from online shopping many times, but cause my mum's a technophobe, so we don't use any means of online shopping, nor use a bank card of any sort tied into anything other than a savings account. Otherwise we probably would've been doing it long ago.
I feel that online shopping is less fun, cause you don't get to immerse yourself in the actual activity, and like buses, I've always loved pushing trolleys around but I do understand what the point of it is, it's easier and I guess cheaper and less time consuming.

We do already have a trolley, but mum and I only use it for emergencies for when we're carrying something big, or if she's shopping by herself. Otherwise I use my old shopping method of carrying 2-4 shopping bags on my bikes handle bars - probably a shopping method I should go back to.


Quote from: Sir Pompously linkOften places outside the carpark are overlooked so they just need someone to push and remind them that trolley return bays exist at taxi ranks and bus stops/interchanges.

I've been saying to my mum the past few years (and maybe it should've been something I should've suggested long ago), to putting some sort of proximity or gps device on the trolleys so an alarm goes off on the trolley or the shop managers can see where the trolleys are if they go outside of the shopping/center areas. Something not too complex, but something that works in a way that the hidden barcode on the baskets work (the one that sets the alarms off if you try taking a basket out of a store).

Quote from: ajw373Think it was 20c back then.

Dayam, if it were more like that now, I think I'd be somewhat happier.
I do remember Dan Murphy's trolleys always having the pay lock on them back to 1997, I think they removed them a couple years ago (till now) but they were $1/$2 ones too. :-\
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Bus 400 on February 26, 2017, 07:03:02 PM
I would of thought most Banks would of sent out Savings Account linked debit cards by now.

While doing a quick search doing a quick search, accounts can be set up at Coles (didn't check Woolies). I've sent a generic rweet to Coles about calling orders in.

Another option, have you considered spreading the big shop out? I normally buy one big thing each week (as needed),my only big shop is for the Xmas cake & pudding ingredients. The biggest advantage is occasionally buying 2 or 3 things & a few bottles of milk.

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Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Bus 503 on February 26, 2017, 07:41:34 PM
Quote from: Sylvan Loves Buses on February 26, 2017, 05:10:18 PM
We do already have a trolley, but mum and I only use it for emergencies for when we're carrying something big, or if she's shopping by herself. Otherwise I use my old shopping method of carrying 2-4 shopping bags on my bikes handle bars - probably a shopping method I should go back to

You should probably make sure you don't carry eggs on the handlebars, I once did that and a couple of the eggs broke (although I was probably a bit fast on the bike...).

You can also buy a cheap Aldi 'token' which acts like a coin in a trolley if you don't have spare coins around too.

There was a topic on the RIOTACT a few days ago on this topic:
http://the-riotact.com/pay-for-bags-scan-my-own-shopping-now-pay-for-a-trolley/194991
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: triumph on February 26, 2017, 10:37:02 PM
Sympathise with difficulties now of using trolleys. In my recent experience, Westfield Belconnen is an absolute shambles. Trolleys are parked at return points handle to handle, different trolleys won't nest together, the Aldi token did not release a Woolies trolley though it worked in a Coles one, the trolley collectors have a handsome sideline in releasing coins from trolleys not returned for refund, etc.. It took me over 5 mins recently to park a trolley, having had to visit numerous return bays. (The one minor upside, I am now $3 richer from beating the trolley collectors to it.)   
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Buzz Killington on February 27, 2017, 08:09:25 AM
Is Mawson Woolies not an option?

Also, proximity trolley locks already exist. Not sure if any stores in Canberra use it though. I've seen it at a Coles in Melbourne.
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Busfanatic101 on February 28, 2017, 05:21:42 PM
Quote from: Sylvan Loves Buses on February 27, 2017, 02:14:21 AM
That makes sense in some ways, but also makes the point of the locks even more stupid. The fact that you can chain trolleys to other shops would make it even more hell for the returners, and preventing it on others means you can't get you money back without having to find a match somewhere else.
The Woolworths trolley collector at Woden Bus Station today had a metal thing around his neck which he slotted in to split the Coles and Big W trolleys that were joined back to back.
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: ajw373 on March 06, 2017, 04:01:38 PM
Quote from: Buzz Killington on February 27, 2017, 08:09:25 AM
Is Mawson Woolies not an option?

Also, proximity trolley locks already exist. Not sure if any stores in Canberra use it though. I've seen it at a Coles in Melbourne.

They don't need to be that fancy either. 20 years ago I lived in Rockdale in Sydney and the plaza had metal mats made out of material like escelator/travelator tread, about 1.5m long that stopped/made it very hard to take trolleys beyond the boundary.

Obviously a lot easier to do this in that mall than it would in say Belconnen, but anyway example of a very simple and effective system.

Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Stan butler on March 06, 2017, 08:29:18 PM
Quote from: ajw373 on March 06, 2017, 04:01:38 PM
....and the plaza had metal mats made out of material like escelator/travelator tread, about 1.5m long that stopped/made it very hard to take trolleys beyond the boundary.

I often wonder with those travelators that don't let you push the trollley - what happens if they malfunction or if there is a blackout. How do you move you trolleys to the other floors or to the car park as you cannot push them on the travelator?

After all, we've all seen escalators that don't work or are out of action, so no doubt travelstors break down or are out of action at some stage too.  Gungahlin marketplace is one example, if the travelator breaks down or doesn't work, then how do you get your trolleys to the car park?


Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Busnerd on March 06, 2017, 08:31:36 PM
You could always take your shopping out using your hands and arms and carry them to your car?
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Sylvan Loves Buses on March 07, 2017, 07:11:40 AM
Quote from: Stan butler on March 06, 2017, 08:29:18 PMwhat happens if they malfunction or if there is a blackout. How do you move you trolleys to the other floors or to the car park as you cannot push them on the travelator?

Generally speaking, the grooves that the travelators have will lock the wheels into place, but what I've noticed is that is you push at the right angle and hard enough, you can actually push a trolley from one end to the other - if you were to do this on a broken one, it would probably take a while and a lot of effort, which is why I would suggest taking a lift (elevator) or something.
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Buzz Killington on March 07, 2017, 08:25:44 AM
I wouldn't be taking the lift during a blackout.
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: triumph on March 07, 2017, 12:03:43 PM
At the mall I usually use, the travelators have a little symbol at the entry points prohibiting trolleys. This is duly ignored by nearly everyone.
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Sylvan Loves Buses on June 01, 2017, 06:40:47 PM
This is one of those times I wish I owned my own bus... :-\

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Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Busnerd on June 01, 2017, 11:48:09 PM
That's a disturbing amount of purple bags
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Toyota Camry on June 14, 2018, 10:10:13 PM
Woolworths Dunlop is my favourite store; it is the Woolworths that should not really be called a regular Woolworths. It is more like a Woolworths Metro store like those that are found in Sydney.
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Toyota Camry on August 25, 2018, 12:36:09 AM
SupaExpress Red Hill is under construction now, replacing a former Friendly Grocer; it will be open soon. Currently there is no supermarket at the Red Hill Shops; I recommend visiting Coles Manuka if in the area.
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Toyota Camry on July 29, 2019, 03:48:21 PM
Denman Prospect IGA is reported to be suffering severe stock issues; many fridges are empty, it is a possibility the store may close, as another IGA store operated by the same franchise recently closed. If you cannot find what you need at that store, I recommend boarding a route 66 bus; you may choose to patronise Woolworths or Aldi at Cooleman Court, alternative you may patronise Woolworths or Coles at Westfield Woden.
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Busnerd on July 29, 2019, 04:09:20 PM
That has been common knowledge for weeks now in social circles and as reported by many locals and local media outlets, I'm sure those on here have the means and knowledge to find an alternate supermarket nearby.
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Toyota Camry on July 29, 2019, 09:10:47 PM
Quote from: Busnerd on July 29, 2019, 04:09:20 PMThat has been common knowledge for weeks now in social circles and as reported by many locals and local media outlets, I'm sure those on here have the means and knowledge to find an alternate supermarket nearby.
It was only made apparent to myself this afternoon by an APS4 employee from another section in my department who lives in Coombs; all of my social circles are on the north side, predominantly in the Gungahlin district, this therefore means that I am not current with south side happenings.
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Sylvan Loves Buses on July 30, 2019, 12:41:46 AM
I don't even watch/read the news anymore, wouldn't even know (or care tbh) if the IGA and Dominoes near me had closed down. My mum is my source of news now days :D
I'm not surprised this is happening though.
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Busfanatic101 on July 30, 2019, 11:08:14 AM
Quote from: Toyota Camry on July 29, 2019, 09:10:47 PMIt was only made apparent to myself this afternoon by an APS4 employee from another section in my department who lives in Coombs; all of my social circles are on the north side, predominantly in the Gungahlin district, this therefore means that I am not current with south side happenings.
The APS classification of your informant is as relevant as yours (ie. not at all relevant to this topic or the entire forum).
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Toyota Camry on July 30, 2019, 01:15:27 PM
Quote from: Sylvan Loves Buses on July 30, 2019, 12:41:46 AMI don't even watch/read the news anymore, wouldn't even know (or care tbh) if the IGA and Dominoes near me had closed down. My mum is my source of news now days :D
I would recommend that you diversify your sources to include other providers of information such as friends, local social media sites and news outlets such as the ABC or The Guardian; the information provided by your mum may be highly subjective and/or biased. For example, if you were told by your mum that flesh eating monsters were attacking any person travelling on the R5 bus route who had not purchased a mothers day present, you would most likely believe it; a person with greater density of news sources would not.
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Sylvan Loves Buses on July 30, 2019, 08:57:06 PM
Quote from: Toyota Camry on July 30, 2019, 01:15:27 PMsuch as friends

I ain't got no friends.

Also the news is barely ever accurate anymore, I only believe things if I see it for myself.
Such as the disgusting reality of actually visiting the no-longer-there KFC at the Dendy area foodcourt today only to find out everything is gone. Had to go to the food court down stairs in the old section of the center in vain, cause it's more of a China Town more than a food court now...
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Sylvan Loves Buses on June 22, 2020, 10:34:13 PM
Can't believe Belconnen Mall's Woolworths still has an old logo above the front entrance, amazing no one has bothered to replace it with the garbage they have now.
Also Toys R Us has apparently been gone for a year now or something. This mean no more bus toys from one of the few 'real' stores left in Canberra... Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!!!!!!!!!!!

So other than riding buses, this pretty much means I have no reason to ever visit Belconnen for anything ever again except for picking up another coloured suit. :P
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Stan butler on June 23, 2020, 05:08:33 AM
Quote from: Sylvan Loves Buses on June 22, 2020, 10:34:13 PMSo other than riding buses, this pretty much means I have no reason to ever visit Belconnen for anything ever again except for picking up another coloured suit. :P

What about taking photos through the fence at the depot?  Or standing on the overpass between Westfield and the community centre and watching buses go beneath/below you (so you can their roofline)?

Or better yet, what about simply going to Belconnen because it is better than Woden 😀
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Sylvan Loves Buses on June 23, 2020, 05:47:24 AM
I mean sure, it is less of a dump than Gungahlin and Woden, but it's too far to travel for me to be bothered with things like that. I'll pop up every now and again to take a photo of a buses rear end, but other than that, it's all a bit meh now.

Quote from: Stan butler on June 23, 2020, 05:08:33 AMstanding on the overpass between Westfield and the community centre and watching buses go beneath/below you (so you can their roofline)
I've only actually done that (purposely) once, since the Belconnen Bus Interchange was demolished and that was for my drawing. The carpark above Tuggeranong Interchange and Woden is just as good for that.
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: ajw373 on June 23, 2020, 06:39:45 AM
Quote from: Sylvan Loves Buses on June 22, 2020, 10:34:13 PMCan't believe Belconnen Mall's Woolworths still has an old logo above the front entrance, amazing no one has bothered to replace it with the garbage they have now.
Also Toys R Us has apparently been gone for a year now or something. This mean no more bus toys from one of the few 'real' stores left in Canberra... Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!!!!!!!!!!!

It is odd that Belco woolies still has the old logo it is also well behind on store refurbishment too compared to many.

Even odder as it is in a Westfield that stipulate in their leases how often stores need to be refurbished. Though guess majors like Woolies, Coles and Myer might get special dispensation, just need to look at how often Grace Bro's/Myer have been refurbished in the past 40 years since they opened at the mall.

I'm not sure if Kippax is a store where they trial new stuff but since Woolies Belconnen was last refurbished Kippax has had 3 seperate changes made. I don't go there often nowadays but saw at Kippax a newer style of isle sign at the weekend.

As for Toy shops, a new toy shop is opening in Belconnen in the new market development. Not sure when it will open, my guess is 9-12 months time.
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Sylvan Loves Buses on June 23, 2020, 08:11:36 AM
I'm pretty sure the Post Office is also a very old design too (or has that been refurbished already?).

Was surprised myself walking through Kippax a couple of weeks ago, not only is the Woolworths there so much easier to navigate with a Bunnings style layout with gaps in the middle of isles, but the St George Bank actually looks like a bank still. If only all of Canberra was still like that...
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: ajw373 on June 23, 2020, 10:51:10 AM
Kippax Woolies is the way it is because it got extended 10 (maybe 15) years back. They could only extend it length wise which is why it is long and narrow. Where the breaks are in the isles is about where the old shop once ended.

When woolies brought it they more or less doubled the size of the old store which was a Supabarn (and Owl before that).
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Bus 400 on June 23, 2020, 08:51:32 PM
Woolies Woden was threatened by Westfield back in the day to do a refurbish. They threatened to leave (taking Big W with them) a buy a block nearby & move there. Westfield paid for the refurb.

Some of the major players in Belconnen are in the same boat. Imagine if Westfarmers/Coles left of if Woolies did a deal with Geocon?

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Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Barry Drive on July 03, 2020, 01:10:24 PM
Quote from: Sylvan Loves Buses on June 22, 2020, 10:34:13 PMCan't believe Belconnen Mall's Woolworths still has an old logo above the front entrance, amazing no one has bothered to replace it with the garbage they have now.
I'm sure you'll be excited to hear that Woolworths Belconnen's long awaited store refresh has commenced.
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Barry Drive on September 24, 2020, 03:39:25 PM
The Woolworths #1139 (Belconnen) refurbishment is nearing completion. In the last week, two new Woolworths signs went up at the main entrance.

And for the supermarket gunzels, it does now have the new aisle signs (as seen at Kippax).
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Barry Drive on November 23, 2020, 09:54:13 AM
Both Coles & Woolworths at Westfields Belconnen have completed their upgrades, after Aldi did a refresh/expansion earlier in the year.

Woolworths seems to have increased their shelf space (at the expense of checkout space) whereas Coles has reduced shelf space in favour of more F&V and quick meals.

Woolworths Majura Park was also upgraded recently and now work has commenced at Dickson.
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Busnerd on November 24, 2020, 12:37:08 PM
Westfield*
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: ajw373 on November 30, 2020, 01:36:09 PM
Quote from: Barry Drive on November 23, 2020, 09:54:13 AMBoth Coles & Woolworths at Westfields Belconnen have completed their upgrades, after Aldi did a refresh/expansion earlier in the year.

Woolworths seems to have increased their shelf space (at the expense of checkout space) whereas Coles has reduced shelf space in favour of more F&V and quick meals.

Woolworths Majura Park was also upgraded recently and now work has commenced at Dickson.

They seem to have shrunk the meat section considerably, and the fruit and veg when I went there a few weeks back was slim pickings too.
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Busnerd on December 01, 2020, 09:24:25 AM
The Franklin Woolworths "Metro" has had a "refurbishment" which has basically consisted of the deli closing down, presumably permanently given Woolworths' cost cutting of late, and generally annoying all their customers by moving the location of basically every item in the store. Bread has now moved in front of what was the deli, juice and reduced to clear perishables have swapped spots. Flavoured milk is now at the front of the store and somehow the range has decreased from three shelves to around 1 shelf, despite this store always getting a school rush of children usually selling them out of milk most afternoons this has seemingly now been reduced to a small range of dare products.

A large new indian/asian range has been installed and the once 'Macro'/Gluten Free isle has now been dispersed around the store with these items mixing in with standard range items in their respective areas, ie. macro chips now with regular chips, gluten free cake mixes now next to regular cake mix and so on.
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Snorzac on December 01, 2020, 09:59:41 PM
Hawker is also undergoing a large refurbishment, seemingly similar to the one in Franklin
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Busnerd on December 01, 2020, 10:37:05 PM
Also noticed a poorly applied 'W' Metro sticker on a development sign out near Denny P, presumably one coming soon along with another new apartment building. Time will tell if it's good enough to take all the business away from Denny P IGA which would likely see it close down again and probably become yet another gym.
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Barry Drive on December 02, 2020, 12:13:13 PM
Woolworths Metro Wright at Steve Irwin Drive. Allocated as store number 1610.

At least this one will be branded as Metro from the outset.
Title: Re: Bronwyn Hatesad's Supermarket Thread
Post by: Toyota Camry on September 23, 2021, 10:22:33 PM
Tonight I visited SPAR Express in Ngunnawal; this store is somewhat dated, with internal brick walls providing a 1990s vibe to the store; however it is a far more modern store than the 5 Star Handimart in Spence, which is also part of the SPAR chain. I find this store preferable to Woolworths Metro stores as it offers more unique products than Woolworths Metro does, that are not sold at either Woolworths or Coles; it is also worth supporting being one of the only businesses trading in Ngunnawal.

I am however disturbed by some reviews on Google for this store; in particular the review by "Michelle" one month ago, however I will continue to visit this store.