THE
CARSON ERA 1984 Peter
Carson was made managing director in Barry’s stead.
From left to right: Peter Carson Liz Cameron Mal Cameron Cathy Carson James Cameron Barry Cameron
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In 1985, Ritchies switched from Foodland (Foodmaster) to SSW. Mornington, Footscray and Thompson Street would now be known as Ritchies SSW, and on the liquor side, Hallmark Cellars.
In the 1980s further stores were opened at Balnarring, Narre Warren, Langwarrin and Wonthaggi, and Towerhill received a makeover. A computer was purchased for the business and front end scanning began.
In 1987 Ritchies helped to form the wholesale collective warehouse, Victorian Grocery Distributors. The iconic Thompson Street store closed.
