New Baranduda IGA VIC store

VICTORIA

New Baranduda IGA store

On the 9th of July, the Retail Management Group, Nick & Karen Cook, Andrew Reid and Mick Dare opened their brand-new store in Baranduda, situated ten kilometres south of Wodonga.

The Retail Management Group was incorporated late last year and, with the opening of the IGA in Baranduda, owns and operates 7 Supermarkets in the Northeast of Victoria and Southern New South Wales across both the IGA and FoodWorks Banners. In addition to the supermarkets, RMG also owns a Cellarbrations Liquor Store.

The site in Baranduda was considered over ten years ago. Since then, RGM has watched and monitored the growth of Baranduda to the stage where it became viable to build a new store. Partnering with Nordcon Land as the property developer, the retail design for the store was created by TRG over two years ago. Following full consultation with the community of Baranduda, construction commenced mid-way through 2021.

The 1300m² site has been designed and constructed to have a minimal carbon footprint with the latest design in refrigeration utilising CO2, (not Freon-based refrigerants, which are harmful to the environment) and extensive use of solar panels. When fully completed, the solar installation will generate over 300 kilowatts of power, and 2 EV chargers will be available for customers with electric vehicles.

RMG is exceptionally grateful to the team at Nordcon Land and Southern Cross Developments for the extremely high standards the store has developed. Proud to offer the development to the community of Baranduda, locals welcome the store. With community feedback, they will tailor the store to suit the needs and shopping habits.

As in all our other sites, RMG now looks forward to employing local people, giving young members of the community their first experience in the workplace, and supporting local groups, organisations and sports teams through sponsorship and donations.

Soon to be launched is a rewards card that will not only enable customers to earn rewards for themselves for their loyalty but will also allow them to nominate a local not-for-profit organisation that will benefit from the scheme. Internally the store has been finished to the highest standards and offers excellent fresh food and produce departments with a full-service delicatessen, fresh produce, and locally sourced meat, provided with outstanding local customer service.

The Retail Management Group L-R: Mick Dare, Karen Cook, Nick Cook, Eric Patella, Lauren Patella (RMG Group), Andrew Reid (Nordcon Land)