For many of us, a trip to the supermarket is a weekly ritual, a chance to restock the pantry and perhaps indulge in a few treats. But let's be honest, it can also be a bit of a chore, especially when you're trying to find that one elusive item that seems to have vanished into thin air. It's time to let you in on a little-known supermarket secret that's been hiding in plain sight at your local Coles!


During a routine visit to Coles, a shopper noticed something at her local store. The shopper spotted young man studying a piece of paper at the entrance of an aisle. Initially mistaking him for an employee, the shopper decided to investigate. To her astonishment, it was a list titled 'Looking for something? Store guide.'


This was not just any list; it was a treasure map for shoppers! It detailed the most popular grocery items and their corresponding aisle locations, all in alphabetical order. Imagine the time and frustration it could save shoppers! No more wandering aimlessly through the store because you missed the items they need.


The guide does not list every item, but it covers the essentials. Air freshener? Aisle 10. Band-Aids? Aisle 8. Honey? Aisle 1. Tea? Aisle 3. It's a simple yet effective tool that complements the large signs already present in each aisle.

Despite the game-changing feature, the shopper admitted that there's a certain charm to meandering through the supermarket, all while discovering new products and items. However, this year, the shopper wanted to stick to their shopping list without deviation. The shopper believed that Coles' store guide could be the ally shoppers need to stay in check while shopping.


For the more tech-savvy shoppers, Coles and Woolworths offer aisle guides on their respective mobile apps. However, the shopper said that Coles' printed guide simplifies things considerably. ALDI, on the other hand, allows customers to do their own thing, though their store layouts are generally consistent.

So, dear readers, next time you find yourself at Coles, keep an eye out for this hidden gem. It might just transform your shopping routine, making it more efficient and perhaps even a little less stressful. And remember, while technology is wonderful, sometimes a good old-fashioned printed list is just what we need.
We'd love to hear from you! Have you spotted this feature at your local Coles? Do you have any other supermarket hacks to share with your fellow seniors? Drop us a comment below and let's make our grocery shopping smarter, not harder.