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Openings & closings

Openings & closings Archives

Foodstuffs reopens flood-ruined Auckland New World after rebuild

The supermarket underwent a $6 million rebuild after being hit by a serious flood last year.

Woolworths to open first ‘supermarket for bees’ 

The launch aims to educate Kiwis with bee-related activities.

Cadbury, Peters Ice Cream to open pop-up store in Sydney 

The store will be open on August 28 and 29 near Wynyard Station.

Asian grocery chain opens second mega-market in Victoria

The location will feature 1800sqm and specialise in all things Japanese and Korean.

Mecca unveils biggest store in WA

The company plans to open more stores in the state but did not disclose specific timelines and locations.

Oakberry founder interview: We’re looking at supermarkets

Acai is more than a snack this summer as Oakberry Australia takes the next step to tap into supermarket retail.

Aldi to open 800 more US stores by 2028

Aldi is “throwing down the gauntlet” to traditional grocery and could cause “significant disruption and pain” for rivals...
Dan Murphy's expands retail footprint with four new stores

Dan Murphy’s expands retail footprint with four new stores

The four new stores are expected to add more than 3000sqm of retail space by next year.

Oakberry Açai expands, to open 30 stores in 2024

Oakberry growth in Australia and Bali Renan Fretes, CEO, Oakberry Australia, told Franchise Executives the brand faces t...

Lenard’s opens first factory outlet

Lenard’s is opening its first factory outlet, in Brisbane, as the chicken retailer celebrates 36 years in business...
Located at 27 Little Collins Street, adjacent to the Sheraton Melbourne Hotel, the cellar is Sheraton's first retail venture, providing locals and tourists a pitstop to explore and sample a wide range of Victorian produce - all under one roof.

With Gusto wine cellar opens its doors in Victoria

Located at 27 Little Collins Street, adjacent to the Sheraton Melbourne Hotel, With Gusto is Sheraton's first retail ven...
Arnott’s amplifies operations with $65m automated hub in Western Sydney

Arnott’s opens $65 million automated hub in Western Sydney

The new centre is adjacent to the group's largest biscuit-making site and will serve as a pivotal thoroughfare for more ...

China’s CellX pilots lab-grown meat production, eyes US market

As part of an event on Wednesday for government, investors and media, the cultivated meat company CellX served up meat d...

Beer Fans set to launch in New Zealand in August

The marketplace website will showcase New Zealand’s finest breweries and its merchandise products, initially taking on d...

Coles own brand range expands into Malaysia with Jaya Grocer

The collaboration is in line with Jaya Grocer’s Australia Fair, which is supported by the Australian Trade and Investmen...

Thankyou opens its first retail space, at Melbourne’s Emporium

The pop-up store is located at Emporium Melbourne and will be open until September 24.

TBH Skincare, Boost Lab merge into York Street Brands

TBH has also recently been doing the algorithm rounds on TikTok thanks to a video made by co-founder Rachael Wilde that ...

World-first airport Oreo Cafe opens in the Middle East

“With Mondelez WTR's first foray into F&B leveraging a powerful global brand, we are confident that Oreo Cafe Doha will ...

Asahi Beverages to close Green Beacon brewery

The closure follows several years of “excellent growth” for Green Beacon.

Aldi opens new store in Prospect

Aldi is set to open a new store in Prospect, NSW featuring a number of new innovations to enhance customer experience.