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6 unusual facts about Woolworths Limited


1st Choice Liquor Superstore

1st Choice Liquor Superstore is a group of liquor superstores in Australia owned by Wesfarmers, and competes principally with the Woolworths-owned Dan Murphy's chain.

Coles Express

The business venture and corresponding fuel discount offer was launched in July 2003 in response to the similar offer by rival Woolworths Limited some years earlier, proving attractive to shoppers.

Cromā

In 2012, Infiniti retail acquired the Indian retail business of Woolworths for A$35 million, or Rs. 200 crore.

Masters Home Improvement

Masters Home Improvement is the trading name of an Australian Home Improvement chain, operated by a joint venture between Australian Retailer Woolworths Limited and Mooresville, North Carolina (United States) based hardware chain, Lowe's.

NightOwl Convenience Stores

Established by a former Woolworth's Store Manager, the first store opened in 1975 and was located in the Brisbane suburb of Auchenflower.

Willows Shopping Centre

After the expansion major retailers within the centre include Kmart, Target, Big W, Woolworths, Coles, JB HiFi and Best and Less.


Banna Avenue

There are several department stores located along the road which include Big W, Woolworths, Best and Less and Go-Lo.

Kachingo

In October 2001, BP, Woolworths, Big Fresh, Price Chopper and KFC (Auckland North only) all joined the Kachingo programme offering rewards to customers shopping at participating stores.


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