FoodWorks Supermarket

Australian United Retailers Limited (AURL) is an independent retail supermarket group operating under the “FoodWorks” label. Foodworks was created when FoodWorks Supermarket Group Ltd (FSG) and Australian United Retailers (AUR) merged in 2004. Currently, the company manages 650 supermarkets and convenience stores across 7 states in Australia. All of its stores are franchised and its 2 offices are based in Victoria and Queensland.

In 2017, Foodworks Supermarket launched 3 new store formats which are:

• Foodworks Supermarket: This particular store format targets families and primary shoppers situated in big cities and towns. It focuses mostly on fresh food.
• Foodworks Local: It targets mostly elderly people living in regional areas.
• Foodworks Express: This is mainly for people who are passing the traffic, public transport users and residents living in the locality. The retail format offers mostly confectionery, drinks and fresh meals.

By achieving an annual sales of €1.9 billion, Foodworks Supermarket became Australia’s largest truly independent supermarket group. Moreover, the enterprise welcomes over 3 million customers weekly.

The retailer provides a wide assortment under the following categories:

• Frozen
• Chilled & fresh
• Dairy
• Savory grocery
• Sweet grocery
• Drinks
• Household
• Personal care

Brands such as Mighty Soft, Helga’s, Meadow Lea, and many more collaborate with Foodworks Supermarket.

Furthermore, Foodworks Supermarket owns a private label which is known as:

• Best Buy: products such as meat, laundry powders, honey, etc, are provided.

Pertaining to logistics, the company partnered with CEVA logistics who is in charge of warehousing and distribution to all foodworks stores across Australia. 

Several of its stores offer online shopping as well.