All Brands Owned by Coles Group Limited

Is Coles Group publicly traded?
Yes, Coles Group Limited trades on the Australian Securities Exchange under the ticker symbol COL. The company became an independent public entity following its spin-off from Wesfarmers in November 2018. It is a constituent of the S&P/ASX 20 index.

Who owns Coles Group?
Coles Group is owned by its shareholders. The company has more than 400,000 shareholders, including institutional investors (such as BlackRock and Vanguard), Australian superannuation funds, and individual investors. No single shareholder has a controlling stake.

When was Coles Group founded?
The current corporate entity, Coles Group Limited, was created in 2018 when Wesfarmers spun off its supermarket and retail operations. The original Coles business was founded in 1914 by George Coles in Collingwood, Victoria.

What is Coles Group's annual revenue?
For FY2025 (52 weeks to 29 June 2025), Coles Group reported total sales revenue of AUD 44,352 million, up 1.8% from AUD 43,571 million in FY2024. On a normalised 52-week basis, sales growth was 3.6%.

How many stores does Coles Group operate?
As of 29 June 2025, Coles Group operates 862 supermarkets and 998 liquor stores across Australia. The liquor stores operate under the Liquorland, First Choice Liquor, and Vintage Cellars brands.

How many people does Coles Group employ?
Coles Group employs more than 115,000 team members across its supermarket, liquor, and corporate operations. The company is one of Australia's largest private sector employers.

Who is the CEO of Coles Group?
Leah Weckert serves as Chief Executive Officer of Coles Group. She leads the company's executive team from its headquarters in Melbourne, Victoria.

What is Coles Group's market share?
Coles Group holds approximately 27-28% of the Australian grocery market. Its primary competitor, Woolworths, holds approximately 37-38%. Aldi holds approximately 12%, with the remainder held by independent retailers and Costco.

Does Coles Group pay dividends?
Yes, Coles Group pays fully franked dividends. For FY2025, the company declared total dividends of 69.0 cents per share, returning more than AUD 925 million to shareholders. The final dividend was 32.0 cents per share.