Illustration of a cartoon dog wearing a red collar in a room with boxes. The text "Join Now!!!" and "VanCooters Community Rewards" is displayed.
Exterior of Van Cootens Grocery, Hardware, and Stockfeed store with a brick facade, signboard, and outdoor displays.
Text saying "Your Local Friendly Grocer" with a logo of "Friendly Grocer" on a green textured background.
VanCooters Community Rewards featuring cartoon dog Vinnie promoting Vannies Points program.
Assorted green plant seedlings with labels, text "Garden: Plants, Seeds, Potting Mixes, Tools & More!" overlayed.
Promotional banner with text and hammer silhouette: "Hardware" followed by "From nuts & bolts to plumbing supplies we’ve got you covered."

VanCootens, a name synonymous with quality and service, has been serving as trusted grocery, hardware, and stockfeed merchants since its establishment in 1884. With a rich history spanning nearly 140 years, VanCootens has become a pillar of the community, an anchor that generations have relied upon.

From its humble beginnings, VanCootens has grown into a beloved institution. The commitment to providing the finest products and meeting the diverse needs of its customers has remained unwavering throughout the years. Whether it's fresh produce, reliable hardware supplies, or high-quality stockfeed for livestock, Vancootens is the go-to destination for all.

A grocery store aisle with shelves stocked with condiments, sauces, pasta, and other packaged goods. Bottles of ketchup, mustard, jars of pickles, and sauces are visible. The aisle is well-organized, and the floor is wooden.
A pile of ripe pineapples with green leaves.
Close-up of Barastoc Everyday Layer chicken feed packaging with a hen image and text describing the feed as complete and balanced everyday mash.
Exterior of a hardware and grocery store named VanCooten's with signs for groceries and hardware. A wheelbarrow and promotional flags are in front, with a clear blue sky in the background.
Close-up of green houseplant leaves, including peace lily and heartleaf philodendron, with light reflecting on the glossy surfaces, in an outdoor setting.
Black grocery basket with "Friendly Grocer" logo at a store checkout.
White plastic PVC pipe fittings
Colorful flowers, including red, white, orange, and pink daisies, with green foliage, placed in front of a brick wall.
Tote bag with green print celebrating Van Cootens 140 years, featuring leaves and fruit illustrations; labeled Howard, QLD, 1884-2024.
Boxes of fresh nectarines, limes, and papayas on a wooden floor.
Bags of General Purpose Cement from Cement Australia in blue and white packaging
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Open field with a worn path leading towards houses on the horizon, under a colorful sunrise or sunset sky. Original location of store in Steley Street, Howard.