Supermarkets plea to stop panic buying across southern Queensland
A major supermarket chain is pleading with customers to stop panic buying as stores commence reopening across southeast Queensland this morning. SEE WHAT’S OPEN.
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A major supermarket chain is urging customers to only “buy what they need” as stores reopen across southeast Queensland this morning.
Coles Australia is asking customers to consider their neighbours, as they reopened the majority of their stores this morning.
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The Gap Village and Ferny Grove Shopping Village both remain closed until further notice due to loss of power, and Greenslopes Mall unexpectedly closed on Sunday afternoon due to severe weather and road conditions.
Just three Coles stores in Northern New South Wales remain closed (Tweed City, Murwillumbah and Ocean Shores), and around 28 stores in various areas across South East Queensland are still closed.
“We appreciate the community’s ongoing patience as our team work hard to reopen as many stores as we can where it is safe to do so,” a Coles spokesperson stated this morning.
“While our distribution centres are back up and running, our stock levels will vary by stores – depending on when our store team have been able to receive deliveries. Our team continue to work extremely hard to restock our shelves, but as this will take time, we have got some purchase limits in place on bottled water, long life milk and toilet paper.”
“Ultimately, we ask our customers to think about their neighbours and only buy what they need for now. We will continue to open our doors when we can, and our customers can expect to see gradual improvements in availability as time goes on.”
Customers can visit the Coles website for the latest information on store closures, purchase limits and opening hours.
A Woolworths spokesman said the majority of stores have reopened across southeast Queensland today.
“After a difficult weekend for communities across South East Queensland and Northern New South Wales, easing weather conditions and updated advice from local authorities have allowed us to reopen the majority of stores and get trucks back on the road,” a Woolworths spokesperson said this morning.
“With a number of communities still on flood-watch, we’re continuing to closely monitor conditions and the advice of authorities to ensure the safety of our team and customers.”
They urged customers to check the latest operating hours for their local store on the Woolworths website, which they aim to update regularly.
While relatively well stocked, Woolworths Ashgrove had depleted supplies of sliced bread, wraps, longlife milk, water, sausages, beef, and pork. There were also supply restrictions imposed on water.
“In the last 32 hours more than 300 truckloads have left our Brisbane distribution centres on route to our stores across Queensland and Northern New South Wales, as our teams work hard to restock our shelves,” they said.
“While this is great progress, getting our stores back to normal will understandably take some time.
“We thank customers for their patience and understanding as stock availability per store will be variable and not all their favourite products will be available immediately.
“We are incredibly grateful to our team members who continued to serve their communities during the uncertainty in the lead-up to this major weather event, and have been back at work almost immediately after to ensure our customers can access food and groceries.”
Riverlink Shopping Centre in Ipswich has announced they will close stores including Woolworths, Coles, Target and Kmart at 4pm today due to current weather warnings and staff shortages.
The east carpark is being closed as the centre continues to monitor flood warnings for the Bremer River.
Montezuma’s, Gnocchi Gnocchi, Jae Bul Korean BBQ, Dumpling Paradise House & iSushi are planning to stay open for dinner at this stage.
Customers are encouraged to use the ALDI carpark, and the centre is currently still expected to reopen tomorrow.
ALDI posted to social media this morning that they are assessing stores on a case-by-case basis, with an updated list of open and shut stores for Monday now available on their Facebook page.
A Chemist Warehouse spokesperson said they similarly are assessing stores on an individual basis, with stores opening today where possible.
Customers can call Chemist Warehouse support to check whether their nearest store is open.
A Terry White spokesman said they had some store closures over the weekend but “everyone’s up and running” again today in some capacity.
McDonalds is regularly updating their website with the latest information about store closures – with the majority of stores now reopened.
Customers are warned that menu limitations may still apply as they work through supply chain disruptions.
Hungry Jacks has released a statement to customers stating that several restaurants in South East Queensland and northern NSW have been closed and will remain so until authorities advise it is safe to reopen.
Customers can check their store locator for updates on stores open near them.
Uber and UberEats have recommenced operations in Brisbane, Byron Bay, Coffs Harbour, Gold Coast, Hervey Bay, Port Macquarie and Toowoomba.
Localised restrictions are in place with based on government guidance, flooding, and other relevant factors.
An Uber spokesperson said they were still monitoring the situation and making necessary changes based on 24/7 assessments.
DoorDash delivery operations remain suspended in Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Gympie and Lismore.
BRISBANE SHOPPING CENTRES THAT ARE OPEN
NORTH BRISBANE
Westfield Chermside
Indooroopilly Shopping Centre
Uptown
MacArthur Central
Wintergarden
The Village Centre Kelvin Grove
Merthyr Village Shopping Centre
Nundah Village – Woolworths open, but amenities at the centre are closed due to flooding
Skygate – Woolworths open
Racecourse Village
Portside Wharf
Everton Park Shopping Centre
Brookside Shopping Centre
Carseldine Central
Bracken Ridge Plaza
SOUTH BRISBANE
Westfield Carindale – more than 75% of stores trading again
Westfield Mt Gravatt
Coorparoo Square
Fairfield Gardens
Buranda Village
Mt Gravatt Plaza
Wynnum Plaza
Acacia Marketplace
Sunnybank Hills Shoppingtown
Rochedale Shopping Village
Calamvale Central
Mount Ommaney Centre
LOGAN
Hyperdome
Cornubia Shopping Centre
Beenleigh Marketplace
The Mall Beenleigh - Limited stores open due to limited power, Coles still closed
Meadowbrook Shopping Centre
Waterford Plaza
Logan Central Plaza
Springwood Plaza
Grand Plaza
Park Ridge Town Centre
REDLANDS
Some Redlands shopping centres remain closed, including Redland Bay Shopping Village and Paradise Garden Shopping Village, after the area was hit by power outages over the weekend.
Victoria Point Shopping Centre - Woolworths open, but several other stores including Coles and Kmart remain closed
Alexandra Hills Shopping Centre
Capalaba Central
Capalaba Park
Cleveland Central
Birkdale Fair
IPSWICH
Brassall Shopping Centre
Karalee Shopping Village
Orion Springfield
Springfield Far
Redbank Plaza
Redbank Town Square
Mountview
Booval Fair
Yamanto Central
Winston Glades
Silkstone Village
MORETON BAY
Westfield North Lakes - post office remains closed
Margate Village Shopping Centre
MarketPlace Warner
Strathpine Central
Albany Creek Village
Arana Hills Plaza
Rothwell Shopping Centre
Peninsula Fair Shopping Centre
Burpengary Central
Morayfield Shopping Centre
Bellmere Shopping Village
Caboolture Square
Central Lakes Shopping Village
SUNSHINE COAST
Sunshine Plaza
Caloundra Shopping Centre
Pelican Waters Shopping Village
North Shore Village
Big Top Shopping Centre
Chancellor Park Marketplace
Kawana Shoppingworld
GOLD COAST
Sorrento Shopping Village is currently closed and other centres have indicated a number of individual retailers still remain closed.
Pacific Fair
Westfield Coomera
Westfield Helensvale
Southport Park Shopping Centre - Woolworths trading but the centre is closed due to no power
Australia Fair Shopping Centre
Pimpama Junction
Coomera Square
Oxenford Village
Ashmore City Shopping Centre
Benowa Village
Highland Park Shopping Centre
The Oasis Shopping Centre
Capri on Via Roma
Paradise Centre
Stockland Burleigh Heads - parts of the car park remain closed due to Cyclone damage
Treetops Plaza
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