| Coles Myer, Ltd., a holding company, engages in the ownership and operation of retail stores in Australia and New Zealand. It offers a range of fresh food and groceries, sporting goods, toys, electrical appliances, apparel, and a range of products, including stationary, consumables, business machines, office furniture, and printing services. The company also sells a range of automotive accessories and parts, as well as offers servicing and maintenance to fleets and private vehicles. In addition, it offers apparel and soft homewares, such as manchester and tableware; and womenswear, menswear, cosmetics, soft home, accessories, and footwear. Coles Myer supplies its products in supermarkets, discount stores, department stores, liquor stores, office supplies stores, automotive service centers, and fuel outlets, as well as online. As of July 25, 2004, it operated 2,559 stores in Australia and New Zealand. The company was incorporated in 1921 as G.J. Coles & Coy. Limited and changed its name to Coles Myer, Ltd. in 1986. Coles Myer is based in Tooronga, Australia. |
