Just hope they’re the original flavour and not that grotty “new and improved” crap…
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Do they taste like Spruce or Pine? 
A nearby Coles at Wynnum Plaza in Brisbane is getting a makeover a the moment. So far, a new bakery, deli area and different layout. The most notable change is they seem to have removed the highest shelf making the store look a lot brighter and bigger. All new trolleys as well (yeh!) Grand opening is apparently next Wednesday.
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Used new software for Coles self checkouts today. Much cleaner interface and did seem somewhat easier to use - although I didn’t actually find the old one hard.
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Could you get a pick eventually if possible?
Shouldn’t be too hard to find over here in Perth, both my local Coles (Inglewood, Maylands) have had it for a couple weeks now.
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Kmart opened its doors this morning. Not going to tempt to visit the place until the crowds die down a bit
It’s just a Kmart. Are people really going that crazy over it?
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Judging by a few pics I saw yesterday, yes they’re. Looks like you couldn’t even move in the store. They probably think they’ll get specials as it’s a new store. Mind you there’s about two other stores located within 10-15 minutes of each other.
That’s mob mentality at its best.
Are you sure that’s not just because the Nintendo Classic Mini was released? Apparently most gaming stores sold out on pre-orders so heaps of people flooded Kmart/Target/Big Ws to get them before they sold out and it got pretty crazy in a lot of stores.
Although I do remember when Big W first opened at a shopping centre near my parents place a number of years ago (Waverley Gardens) the opening day people went pretty crazy for it as well. I just don’t understand it. It’s a pretty basic department store, they all sell the same things and they are everywhere.
Aldi’s arch rival Schwarz Group eyes Australian expansion with Kaufland chain
Australians could be set for more international competition in the retail sector, with Aldi’s arch rival Schwarz Group taking steps to set up Down Under.
Fairfax Media can reveal that the giant retail group let up by German billionaire Dieter Schwarz recently sought to trademark the word “Kaufland” in Australia.
Kaufland is a “hypermarket”, or a one-stop-shop selling groceries and general merchandise such as bikes and car maintenance supplies. Known for its aggressive pricing, it sells brands and its own discount label.
Wasn’t Lidl supposed to be coming soon?
Same company.
Kmart got out of gaming a while back.
That time of year again. Children’s choir filling up the local mall this morning singing very loud Christmas carols plus dozens of parents with camera phones. Someone leaving K Mart with a huge stuffed reindeer. 
Payless Shoes goes into administration for the second time
Close to 2000 retail workers are facing unemployment just one month out from Christmas after Payless Shoes went into administration.
One of the biggest independent shoe retailers in Australia, Payless has 131 stores around Australia, 870 staff and annual sales of about $75 million.
Ferrier Hodgson said it was too early to identify the primary cause of Payless’ financial difficulties and the business would continue to trade while the administrator considered the best way forward.
Payless was founded in 1980 but it hit some rough terrain in 2013 and after a period in administration it was sold to the US Payless ShoeSource.
The timing could not be worse for employees of the retailer.
I’ve been to Payless a few times over the years but never bought any shoes. I’ve always found Big W better priced for branded shoes and with a wider range.