Australian supermarket chain Coles Group reported a 3.6% increase in sales revenue for the 2025 fiscal year, reaching A$44.3bn. The growth was driven by a 4.3% rise in supermarkets sales and a 1.1% increase in liquor sales. The company’s cost-saving program delivered $327m in benefits, aiming for $1bn in savings over four years.

Group EBITDA from continuing operations rose to $3.94bn, up 11% on a normalised basis, with underlying EBITDA increasing by 10.7% to $4.05bn. E-commerce sales surged, with supermarkets up 24.4% and liquor sales up 7.2%. Coles Group completed new distribution and fulfilment centers, with more planned.

In the first eight weeks of FY26, supermarkets sales grew 4.9%, driven by volume growth and investments in customer experience. Tobacco sales declined due to new legislation. Liquor segment sales remained flat. Coles Group plans to open 12 new supermarkets and close two, with significant capital expenditure projected for digital and technology investments.

CEO Leah Weckert highlighted priorities for FY26, focusing on customer value, quality, and experience, along with cost management. The company aims to maximize benefits from recent investments for customers and shareholders. The outlook for the year includes store openings, renewals, and ongoing growth initiatives.

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