I know of the arguments. I know of the stories. I know exactly why we shouldn't be buying from Coles, and with my partner studying / working in the food industry, I know this even more now.
But there's no denying the convenience. With Coles being the closest supermarket to me, I really much rather go here and feed the giant than drive the extra distance, pay more in petrol and groceries. So much for my principals.
So Coles, you still have my business. But I'm not buying your Coles brand items. I will be supporting the other brands that help keep you alive instead.
However, in term of Coles supermarket go, the Kilkenny Coles is A-OK, as the star rating likes to put it. It's not wow, and it's certainly not big. Nor is it shiny like the ones down in Melbourne. But it does the job. I just dislike their weekend hours. Why do you close at 5pm!? read more