[Athena E.]

Bi-Lo Supermarkets​

Who remembers Bi-Lo? That familiar yellow and red sign, the no-fuss aisles, and the trusty ‘Why Pay More!’ slogan made it a staple for so many Aussie families. Whether it was part of the weekly shop or a quick dash in for dinner essentials, Bi-Lo always felt like the budget-friendly neighbour you could rely on.

First opened in 1979 and around right up until 2017, it was the place where every dollar counted. Did you have a Bi-Lo in your area? What do you remember picking up from there? We’d love to hear your stories!

Source: r/AustralianNostalgia / Reddit

 

[Mossie]

Worked for BILO for 20 years had some great times and friends there.

 

[Christinedawn]

There was a Bilo in a shopping centre not far from here. Coles replaced it, then Dimmeys went there, now part of the area now has Aldi!

 

[Mikev]

Lots of bargains there

 

[janj]

Loved BI Low, now its a shopping complex near me

 

[PLK]

BiLo used to have Oil of Bi Lo it was a cheap version of Oil of Olay. It was a lovely pink lotion and it worked just as well as Olay. My son still talks about the frozen burger patties that BiLo had they were huge and tasted delicious.

 

[Catherines]

Near my first home there was a Bi Lo as well as a Barry & Roberts shop close to us. We were able, in those days, to ‘shop around’ for the specials at many of the supermarkets - not now as 3 or 4 of the big supermarkets dominate.

 

[starrysnan]

Bi Lo at Kurri Kurri in the Hunter Valley was the popular supermarket there and very reasonable prices.