Coles Group (ASX: COL) was split from the broader Wesfarmers conglomerate (which owns Bunnings Warehouse) in November 2018 after 10 years of ownership. However, the Coles name has operated in Australia for 100 years. Today, Coles is one of the largest retailers in the country, serving 21 million customers per week across its supermarkets, Coles Express, Online, Vintage Choice and others.