Kaufland gets approval for three Australian locations | Progresiv

Schwarz Group’s big-box banner Kaufland’s Australian entry has moved another step closer with the granting of planning permission from local authorities for three sites in the state of Victoria as well as DC that would be the largest so far constructed in the country.

The first stores are located in the Melbourne suburbs of Chirnside Park, Dandenong and Epping received approval despite the objections from several rival retailers.

The planned DC at nearby Mickleham will act as a distribution hub for these stores and those to follow. Kaufland says it has so far invested 460 million Australian dollars in the venture. (www.kantarretailiq.com)