Every once in a while, something extraordinary comes along that makes us all stand up and take notice – and these days, it's a supermarket!

The latest Coles store to take the nation by storm is the brand new 'next-generation' Southland store, which, if we do say so ourselves, is causing more than a few ripples in the industry thanks to its extensive range of high-tech and environmental features.

The Southland store offers an extensive range of conveniences and sustainable initiatives to make grocery shopping easier, faster, and better. Credit: TikTok/colessupermarkets.

At the Southland store, you can have the best of both worlds: sustainability and convenience.

This next-gen store is designed to make food and grocery shopping a breeze while also taking care of the environment. Bring your own containers to the deli, frozen fruit, vegetable bar, and pet treat bar and do your part in reducing waste.

But the store isn't just about being environmentally friendly.

It's also packed with the latest technology to make your shopping experience even better. See the future of shopping come to life as you weigh produce with AI-powered scales and scan and pay with ease at the hybrid (self and assisted) checkouts.

Customers can pay by weight so they can bring their own containers and avoid single-use plastic. Credit: TikTok/colessupermarkets.

And if you ever find yourself getting hungry from walking around the store and needing a quick bite, you're in luck! The Southland store has you covered with an array of ready-to-eat hot meals, cold-pressed juices, self-serve coffee, and even macarons.

And with an amazingly efficient Click & Collect system (said to be the largest in Australia!), you'll have your groceries in hand in just an hour. How good is that, eh?

One of the most impressive things about Coles Southland, however, is their commitment to giving back to the community.

In collaboration with the SecondBite organisation, the store is turning unsold, edible food into meals for Australians in need. Customers are even encouraged to donate items purchased in-store at the SecondBite collecting station placed at the store's entrance.

Key Takeaways

• Coles has unveiled its state-of-the-art Southland store, featuring cutting-edge technology and eco-friendly initiatives that make food shopping a breeze.
• Shoppers can also make a difference by donating items purchased at the store to SecondBite at the special collection station located at the store's entrance.
• The store's sustainable features, such as the bring-your-own-container option at the deli counter and the fruit and veg bar, received praise from shoppers who flocked to social media to share their excitement.

The opening of this new supermarket has set off a frenzy of excitement among shoppers of all ages! Social media is buzzing with praise for the store's incredible array of innovative and helpful features - some are even demanding for similar stores to open in their area.

'I'm planning a road trip just to check out this store,' one excited shopper joked on TikTok. Another couldn't contain their excitement, saying, 'I can't believe they have an urban coffee machine in store! I need this in my local area ASAP.'

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We have to admit, if there was a store like this near our area, we might even find ourselves doing our grocery shopping more frequently than necessary…

But we want to hear from you, members! What are your thoughts on this next-gen store concept? And where would you like to see Coles roll it out next? Share your thoughts and opinions with us in the comments below!

 

[Penny4]

Looks good, especially if we can take our own food containers to the deli.
Wonder if it will cost more at these types of stores.

 

[goodmorning]

are people that lazy to cook there own meals now it is ok for a treat but really

 

[Macarj]

Looks good, especially if we can take our own food containers to the deli.
Wonder if it will cost more at these types of stores.

Just like the old days my parents used to take their own containers I thing the supermarket was called Flemmings

 

[Tervueren]

What a fabulous idea, the beginning of Supermarkets really starting to look at environmental and sustainability issues in order to take care of our Earth. Oz Harvest will benefit too, which helps other people who are finding it hard. Great inventive! I would shop there!