Articles tagged: Retail
Agency to close its doors by mid-2025
Colac’s RACV agency operating within the Toyota dealership on Murray Street will close by the second half of this year.
Rivers store closes doors
A Colac retail store has closed its doors permanently as part of a nationwide shutdown.
Low vacancies for shops
Vacancy rates are low in Colac’s main shopping strip, as the services sector continues to show an interest in former retail premises.
Crusade to buy recycled products
A new campaign is encouraging Colac and district shoppers to buy recycled products.
Shop Small this Saturday
Forget Black Friday, ignore Cyber Monday. Instead, support our local Colac and district businesses this Saturday.
Trader welcomes facade stimulus
A central Colac trader says he’s pleased Colac Otway Shire Council has started to invest in helping businesses revitalise Murray Street shopfronts.
Corangamite loosens its funding requirements
Corangamite Shire Council has made it easier for businesses wanting grants to upgrade shop facades in the shire.
Aldi extension plans approved
Aldi’s plan to expand its Colac supermarket has the green light from Colac Otway Shire Council, despite one councillor’s concerns about losing car parks.
Councillors to decide on Aldi expansion plan
A proposed expansion of Colac’s Aldi supermarket is likely to gain Colac Otway Shire Council’s approval today.
Winner has plenty of reasons to smile
A Colac teen has won a $2000 prize, all for shopping local.
Rally to support Colac’s retailers
A mob of people will converge on a Colac retail shop next week to encourage people to spend money in the region.
ALL CLEAR: New Coles on track for opening in 2017
COLES hopes to open its new Colac supermarket in mid-2017, with developers set to begin construction “in the next couple of months”.
Supermarket plans open for comment
RESIDENTS and business owners can view the complete planning application for Colac’s proposed Coles supermarket development from today.
Traders want action on garden bed mess
COLAC traders are frustrated that civic leaders have refused to immediately clean up messy garden beds in the city’s main street.
Supermarket’s plan needs Bromfield Street closure
THE EASTERN end of Colac’s Bromfield Street could close to make way for a new Coles supermarket.
Bargains on offer at Colac sale Friday night
COLAC shoppers can stock up on bargains after hours during the second of Colac’s Winter on the Strip events tonight.
We must support traders and manufacturers
It’s vital for everyone in our community to support Colac and district businesses to ensure our region’s economic future.
Colac furniture store closes after 50 years
COLAC furniture retailer Budget will close its doors next month after almost 50 years in business, with seven employees to lose their jobs.
