Coles is implementing temporary purchase limits for some staple items following the Victorian Government's announcement of a return to Stage Three "Stay at Home" restrictions for people living in metropolitan Melbourne and the Mitchell Shire.
To help ensure customers in these areas can access the food and groceries they need, the following pack limits have now been implemented at all Coles supermarkets, Coles Express and Coles Online within the affected local government areas*:
| Chicken Breast |
2 |
Hand Sanitiser |
2 |
| Chicken Thigh |
2 |
Liquid Soaps |
2 |
| Chilled Pasta |
2 |
Long-life milk |
2 |
| Eggs |
2 |
Mince Meat |
2 |
| Flour |
2 |
Paper Towels |
2 |
| Fresh White Milk |
2 |
Pasta |
2 |
| Frozen Chips |
2 |
Rice |
2 |
| Frozen Desserts |
2 |
Sugar |
2 |
| Frozen Fruit |
2 |
Tissues |
2 |
| Frozen Vegetables |
2 |
Toilet Paper |
1 |
The limits do not currently apply to any other stores or products, however we will continue to monitor stock levels and ask that customers purchase only what they need.
Coles chief executive Steven Cain said while it was disappointing to reinstate purchase limits, it was an important measure to help manage demand for staple items at a critical time for many customers in Victoria.
"Our thoughts are with the many Victorians who will now be required to isolate at home, and we will continue to work with the state government to provide whatever assistance they need," Mr Cain said.
"To help provide a safer shopping experience in our stores, we would ask that customers continue to treat our team members with respect, observe social distancing in stores, make use of the sanitising stations at the entrance, and plan their visit so they can be 'speedy shoppers'.
"For customers who would prefer to shop online, we have contactless Click&Collect, while customers opting for home delivery will have their groceries delivered to their front door."
