Coles' bid to open regional Queensland supermarket under Australian review
( August 20, 2026, 01:41 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Coles Group has notified Australia's competition watchdog of its proposed lease for a supermarket in a new neighborhood shopping center in Kirkwood, Queensland, with the store expected to open around November 2029. The acquisition involves a lease from Kirkwood LFR Development. The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission on Wednesday said the determination period for the proposed acquisition is scheduled to end Sept. 30, with submissions due by Aug. 26.Statement follows. Questionnaire attached. ...
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