Thomas Dux Grocer
Thomas Dux is an Australian chain of gourmet grocery stores launched by Woolworths in 2008.[1]. They sell a wide range of high quality local and imported fresh foods and grocery items. Products include fresh fruit and vegetables, dairy products, artisan-style baked breads, oils and vinegars, pasta and sauces, condiments, prepared meals, chocolate products, fresh meat and fresh flowers. As well as selling exclusive products, Thomas Dux specialises in organic, gluten-free, preservative-free and free-range foods. Local boutique suppliers include Saskia Beer, Maggie Beer, Simmone Logue, Herbies, Ornella, Phillippa's, Rowie's, Cookie Couture and Geoff Jansz. Fruit and vegetables are sourced directly from the wholesale markets in Sydney and Melbourne on a daily basis, selected by Thomas Dux dedicated buyers, instead of being supplied as part of bulk long-term contracts.
History
Woolworths launched Thomas Dux, an upmarket grocery store, in April 2008 and operated two stores in the Sydney, New South Wales suburbs of Paddington and Lane Cove.
In May 2009, Woolworths announced the acquisition of up to nine boutique grocery store leases from Macro Wholefoods, with the intention to rebadge the stores under the Thomas Dux brand.[2] The first of the rebadged stores opened in August 2009.
Current stores
| Suburb | Street location | Original usage | Date opened |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paddington, NSW | Glenmore Rd | Small Woolworths supermarket | 13 August 2008 |
| Lane Cove, NSW | Burns Bay Rd | Food For Less supermarket | 19 April 2008 |
| Surry Hills, NSW | Cnr Crown and Campbell Sts | Reservoir Offices | 30 May 2009[3] |
| Glen Waverley, VIC | Shop 2.200 The Glen | Macro Wholefoods store | 29 August 2009[4] |
| Mona Vale, NSW | 12-14 Park Street | Macro Wholefoods store | 5 September 2009[5] |
| Armadale, VIC | 1068 High St | Macro Wholefoods store | 19 September 2009 |
| Hornsby, NSW | Shop 2009 Westfield Hornsby | Macro Wholefoods store | 26 September 2009[6] |
| Black Rock, VIC | 40 Bluff Road | Macro Wholefoods store | 3 October 2009[7] |
| Crows Nest, NSW | 13-19 Willoughby Road | Macro Wholefoods store | 10 October 2009[8] |
| Richmond, VIC | 153 Bridge Road | Macro Wholefoods store | 6 November 2009 |
| Port Melbourne, VIC | 120 Bay Street | Development site | 7 January 2010 |
Future stores
| Suburb | Street location | Original usage | Opening Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Hill, New South Wales | Castle Towers Shopping Centre | Dan Murphy's Liquor Store | Late 2011 |
| Sydney CBD, NSW | Westfield, Pitt St Mall | Development site | unknown |
References
- ^ Woolworths to launch new grocery chain > FOODweek Online > Main Features Page
- ^ http://news.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=813267
- ^ Thomas Dux Surry Hills Launch
- ^ Thomas Dux Glen Waverley Launch
- ^ Thomas Dux Mona Vale Launch
- ^ Thomas Dux Hornsby Launch
- ^ Thomas Dux Black Rock Launch
- ^ Thomas Dux Crows Nest Launch
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