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Over the past century, the Coles Group has evolved from a variety store, to Australia’s first supermarket, and now to a portfolio of leading retail brands. A brief outline of our history can be found below.
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Coles was run in succession by members of the Coles family from 1914 until the mid-1970s by the "famous five knights", brothers Sir George, Sir Arthur, Sir Edgar, Sir Kenneth and Sir Norman – known by their first initials – GJ, AW, EB, KF, NC.
Coles Liquor Group is a trusted retailer with three iconic trading banners, Liquorland, First Choice Liquor Market and Vintage Cellars. Our purpose is to help adult Australians lead happier and healthier lives by drinking in a responsible and sustainable way.
Coles itself was founded when George Coles opened the Coles Variety Store on 9 April 1914 on Smith Street in the Melbourne suburb of Collingwood. Further expansion occurred and Coles' interest in food retailing was spurred in 1958 when it acquired 54 John Connell Dickins grocery stores.
Sir George James "G.J" Coles, CBE (28 March 1885 – 4 December 1977) was an Australian entrepreneur. He was the founder of what was to become the Coles Group retail shopping empire, a large chain store group in Australia.
Feb 22, 2024 · Coles opened its first store in 1914 in the Melbourne suburb Collingwood and Woolworths opened its first store — Woolworths Stupendous Bargain Basement — in Sydney's Imperial Arcade in 1924. But neither was in the grocery game — they started out selling general merchandise in variety stores.
Our history. Where it all began. In April 2014, Coles celebrated its 100th birthday - that's a whole century dedicated to giving Aussie families the products they need for a happy, healthy home life, at prices they can afford. Founder GJ Coles created a store that would lower the costs of living for Australian families.
