Coles' major update is set to change your shopping experience
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If you’re a regular Coles shopper, your trip to your local branch may be set to look a little different, with the supermarket giant confirming a major change coming to select stores nationwide.
Coles has revealed that new stores will install glass doors on chilled sections like meat, cheese and milk. While this may take some adjusting for shoppers, Coles insists the change will be positive for both customers and the environment.
So, what exactly is behind this new initiative? A Coles spokesperson explained that adding doors to fridges helps significantly reduce energy consumption by over 20 per cent.
This is because the doors form a seal, constantly preventing cool air from escaping whenever a customer grabs an item.
Supermarkets use vast amounts of electricity to run the many fridges needed to keep food fresh and safe, so this update will help Coles achieve its sustainability goals.
In the photographs, you can see that entire walls of glass doors have been added in front of shelves. Shoppers now need to open these doors to access items like yogurt, butter, and other chilled products.
The only section that won't have doors is the one containing fresh produce such as fruits and vegetables.
Early feedback on social media shows many customers support the change, recognising the environmental benefits.
In a previous article, member @Trudi commented: 'Having glass doors on chilled sections means less electricity is used to keep things cold. So it's a good thing.'
Member @Marj53 also suggested, 'Could be a good idea if they have a staff member standing there to help people who can't reach things on a higher shelf.'
However, some wonder if the doors could become annoying when doing big shops, having to open and close them frequently.
Concerns were also raised for people with disabilities or mobility issues.
According to member @Margaret 9, shopping behind glass doors was 'extremely difficult' for them. They said: 'I use a mobility scooter when shopping. It is the only way I can get around the stores.'
'It's hard enough when I have to get products from high or very low shelves; I have to find a customer service person to assist me,' they added.
This move from Coles comes after it was reported that Woolworths and ALDI would place glass doors on their chilled aisles to reduce their energy footprint.
Members, what are your thoughts on these changes? Do you think having glass doors in supermarket chilled aisles would be a hindrance? Or is it a good step towards being more environmentally friendly? Let us know in the comments below!
Coles has revealed that new stores will install glass doors on chilled sections like meat, cheese and milk. While this may take some adjusting for shoppers, Coles insists the change will be positive for both customers and the environment.
So, what exactly is behind this new initiative? A Coles spokesperson explained that adding doors to fridges helps significantly reduce energy consumption by over 20 per cent.
This is because the doors form a seal, constantly preventing cool air from escaping whenever a customer grabs an item.
Supermarkets use vast amounts of electricity to run the many fridges needed to keep food fresh and safe, so this update will help Coles achieve its sustainability goals.
A Coles shopper shared this image of the new chilled section glass doors on social media. Credit: Reddit.
In the photographs, you can see that entire walls of glass doors have been added in front of shelves. Shoppers now need to open these doors to access items like yogurt, butter, and other chilled products.
The only section that won't have doors is the one containing fresh produce such as fruits and vegetables.
Early feedback on social media shows many customers support the change, recognising the environmental benefits.
In a previous article, member @Trudi commented: 'Having glass doors on chilled sections means less electricity is used to keep things cold. So it's a good thing.'
Member @Marj53 also suggested, 'Could be a good idea if they have a staff member standing there to help people who can't reach things on a higher shelf.'
However, some wonder if the doors could become annoying when doing big shops, having to open and close them frequently.
Concerns were also raised for people with disabilities or mobility issues.
According to member @Margaret 9, shopping behind glass doors was 'extremely difficult' for them. They said: 'I use a mobility scooter when shopping. It is the only way I can get around the stores.'
'It's hard enough when I have to get products from high or very low shelves; I have to find a customer service person to assist me,' they added.
This move from Coles comes after it was reported that Woolworths and ALDI would place glass doors on their chilled aisles to reduce their energy footprint.
Members, what are your thoughts on these changes? Do you think having glass doors in supermarket chilled aisles would be a hindrance? Or is it a good step towards being more environmentally friendly? Let us know in the comments below!
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