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The annual average retail petrol price in 2018-19 was the highest in real terms in four years, according to the ACCC’s latest report on the Australian petroleum market for June quarter 2019. The report shows that in the five largest cities (Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth), the average annual petrol …

Fuel prices have spiked across capital cities. Is Coles Express to blame for the latest price shock to shake Australia? One industry commentator, FUELtrac’s Geoff Trotter, seems to think so, according to a report in The New Daily. “We (FUELtrac) track price movements and almost inevitably, the price leader in …

The ACCC has accepted a variation to an undertaking provided by Coles in 2013 relating to its shopper docket fuel discount offers. According to the ACCC, the variation to the undertaking will allow Coles to fund shopper docket discounts from outside of Coles Express, as Coles Express will no longer …

How did 2018 shape up for the P&C industry? Convenience World asked key figures to reflect on the past year. This week: Coles Express Online and Corporate Affairs Chief Executive Alister Jordan (right). At Coles Express our aim is to make life easier for our customers. We know our customers’ needs …

Coles Express and Viva Energy have agreed on terms for a 10-year extension of their current alliance. According to ACAPMA, the announcement comes in the face of “sustained public criticism” over the high fuel prices Coles Express’ 780 service stations have allegedly charged in recent years. Some industry analysts expect …

Red Rock Deli has introduced a thick cut tortilla chip range to market. Made with carefully selected corn, the new product is claimed to be roughly cut and “generously seasoned with inspired flavours”. The range is available in three flavours: Australian Crushed Sea Salt, Parmesan & Caramelised Onion, and Pickled …

Wesfarmers Managing Director Rob Scott said the sales performance of the Group’s retail divisions was pleasing, with most businesses demonstrating improved sales momentum in the latest quarter. Wesfarmers reported improved sales momentum across Officeworks (7.2 per cent sales growth), Kmart (10.2 per cent) and Bunnings Australia and New Zealand (8.9 …

Coles Express reported revenue of $2,922 million for the first half, 8.1 per cent lower than the prior corresponding period due to lower fuel volumes. According to (parent company) Wesfarmers’ half-year report, the ongoing impact of changes to the commercial terms with its Alliance partner and lower fuel volumes resulted …

Coles has unveiled a number of management changes aimed at boosting the performance of the supermarket chain. As part of the changes, Coles Express leadership has shifted from Simon Dowell to Alister Jordan. Mr Dowell is now Chief Customer Officer and Mr Jordon, who was an adviser to former prime …

Fuel volumes for Coles Express continued to be affected by competitor site upgrades and a lower number of site openings compared with rivals, according to Wesfarmers’ first-quarter 2017 retail sales results. Total Coles Express sales, including fuel, were $1.5 billion for the quarter, a decrease of 13.7 per cent on …