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What shoppers think of the new Coorparoo Coles Local

The new Coles Local has been officially opened at Coorparoo, 50 years after the grocery chain first opened at the site. We spoke to people on day one about what they think of it.

Brendan O’Malley
November 3, 2023 - 1:14PM
South-East Advertiser
Serah Wiseman said it was an improvement and liked the pre-packaged items.
1/17Serah Wiseman said it was an improvement and liked the pre-packaged items. "It looks big and more flashy. The layout is good, like having the bakery out front.''
Julie Constantine said the new store was a long way from the previous layout she had shopped at for 13 years.
2/17Julie Constantine said the new store was a long way from the previous layout she had shopped at for 13 years. "I don't like that they got rid of the deli but the car park is very convenient, it's more spacious and well set up. It's almost better than my favourite, Harris Farm.''
Kara said it was excellent and a big improvement on the centre she had visited since she was a child. her partner Mark said he was converted from being a Woolies customer and said a lot of items were cheaper.
3/17Kara said it was excellent and a big improvement on the centre she had visited since she was a child. her partner Mark said he was converted from being a Woolies customer and said a lot of items were cheaper.
Carmen Mitrica said she missed having a deli but said she was very impressed otherwise.
4/17Carmen Mitrica said she missed having a deli but said she was very impressed otherwise. "Everything is new and clean,'' she said.
Sophie Spoor said it was
5/17Sophie Spoor said it was "amazing''. "I used to come here a long time ago then switched to the Mt Gravatt Coles but this has made me come back. it's got a good vibe.''
Stephen Casey said it was
6/17Stephen Casey said it was "buggy friendly'' for shoppers who used wheelchairs. "The prices are dear but there's a lot more range.''
Brian Tidmarsh said it was very big for a small format store. He didn't like the amount of pre-packaged food but said it offered different items to Aldi.
7/17Brian Tidmarsh said it was very big for a small format store. He didn't like the amount of pre-packaged food but said it offered different items to Aldi.
Gerry Giardullo's parents were the first in the door when Coles first opened at Coorparoo 50 years ago.
8/17Gerry Giardullo's parents were the first in the door when Coles first opened at Coorparoo 50 years ago. "I've shopped here for years. Woolies is just over the road but they've got everything here.''
Stacey Campbell, who runs a nearby small business, said the staff were very friendly, it was clean and
9/17Stacey Campbell, who runs a nearby small business, said the staff were very friendly, it was clean and "very real''.
Karyn O'Brien said the new store was
10/17Karyn O'Brien said the new store was "great'', particularly the layout.
Firuza Abdullaeva said she was not happy with the prices but said the new store looked great and she liked it otherwise.
11/17Firuza Abdullaeva said she was not happy with the prices but said the new store looked great and she liked it otherwise.
Connor Kinsella described the new store as
12/17Connor Kinsella described the new store as "awesome'' and said he had been shopping there every day since the final renovations were being completed. "It seems like there's a lot more, there's a broad range.''
Trevor Sayers said he had switched to the Mt Gravatt Coles because the old Coorparoo one was tired.
13/17Trevor Sayers said he had switched to the Mt Gravatt Coles because the old Coorparoo one was tired. "But now I'll come back here. It's also out local as I live at Camp Hill.''
Sonya Taylor said it looked
14/17Sonya Taylor said it looked "fabulous''. "Everything looks os fresh and I like the items you can use when you're entertaining.''
Neil and Karen Bayle said it was
15/17Neil and Karen Bayle said it was "quite outstanding''. "The staff are also really helpful,'' Neil said.
16/17"AJ'' said he had been going to the Coorparoo Coles for about a year and liked the new look "a lot more''.
Shahlin said she enjoyed the new look.
17/17Shahlin said she enjoyed the new look.
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