Drakes Supermarkets has acquired the Foster’s family supermarket in Millicent, marking the company’s 70th store and a significant step in its regional growth.

Following on from the strong support received from customers of the recently opened Drakes Mount Gambier supermarket, Millicent is a natural next step in Drakes’ expansion across the Southeast. Drakes will bring its point of difference to the Millicent community while continuing the strong connections the store has built over the years.

“I’d like to thank all the loyal Fosters customers and staff for all the support over the years and we look forward to watching the business grow with the Drakes family,” said former Foster’s Foodland owner Brian Foster.

Store Manager Dave Foster and his team will remain in their roles as they join the Drakes family.

“It will be business as usual and our service of taking the customers’ goods out to their vehicles will definitely continue,” he said.

“We have been grateful for the strong support we have received from our staff, suppliers and above all, our customers over the years.”

What’s in store

The Millicent community can look forward to a full-range supermarket experience, with exceptional fresh food, competitive pricing and the outstanding customer service that has been instilled across the business. The store will continue to stock customer favourites and will endeavour to source any specific products the community loves.

“I am excited for Drakes to be a part of the Millicent community; and I can assure you we will provide a wide range of brands that everyone knows and trusts and we will always support local producers and farmers wherever possible,” said Managing Director Roger Drake.

“Drakes also values the importance of giving back, as we believe the local community contributes to the success of our business every day; and we are committed to supporting Millicent’s community initiatives through our Community Dollars Program.”

Foster’s Supermarket was officially rebranded on 19 January and is now trading as Drakes Supermarkets.