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Daily Mail
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Australia's 'most handsome grocer' sets hearts racing as women swoon over more than just his incredibly cheap fruits and vegetables
A fruit and vegetable store famous for its low prices has grabbed attention for a completely different reason, with women swooning over the handsome grocer. Skippy's Fresh Frootz at Victoria Point in Redland City, south-east of Brisbane, has become a viral sensation partly due to its crazy offers, such as five cent lemons. The greengrocer was started by Sam Eletri and his friend Chris Tonks-Foote back in 2018, while Mr Eletri's son Elijah Etri promotes the special deals on TikTok. Elijah appears to have given customers another reason to visit the fruit and vegetable store, with women falling head over heels in love with him. 'Ladies, can we all agree we're not going to Skippy's for the prices?' one said. 'Dude I'm 100 per cent sure everyone is going to Skippy's for the views not the prices,' another added. 'Oh hun, can you skip over me a couple of times? Here, Skippy,' a third said. 'God, he's handsome,' a fourth chimed in. One said she was happy for Elijah to have his 'way with me' while another joked they would gladly pay 'full price for Big Skip'. Loyal fans also noted in the latest video that Elijah appeared to be working out. 'Skippy's arms are getting bigger. Skippy's been working out,' one wrote. 'My short king,' a second said. In the latest video, the Adonis of the Aisle spruiked cauliflowers as big as his head for $1.99 as well as avocados for 99c, 1kg of onions for 99c and dozens of other fresh fruits and vegetables for a fraction of the prices seen at Coles and Woolworths. 'Prices you've never seen the supermarket - and you never will - happen here almost weekly at Skippy's Fresh Frootz,' he said. Skippy's Fresh Frootz has been gaining traction online since the company started posting videos in 2023, partly to expose the supermarket giants during the cost-of-living crisis. In one clip watched more than 2.3million times, Elijah promoted watermelon for just 9c a kilo, a fraction of the cost seen at major supermarkets. Elijah encouraged other Aussies to support local by shopping at independent stores. 'We aren't the only ones being competitive,' he said. 'Our prices are a bit more drastic, but other independent grocers are selling produce for cheap too. 'Aussies need to break away from convenience to challenge these major supermarkets doing the wrong thing. 'If more Aussies do that then more local business will open or thrive, and the major supermarkets will realise they can't get away with everything.' Perth to Sydney have pleaded with the company to expand to other states.
9 News
16-06-2025
- Business
- 9 News
'No-brainer': Queensland small businesses extend trading hours
Your web browser is no longer supported. To improve your experience update it here BREAKING Police officer killed in shooting at rural Tasmania property A growing number of Queensland businesses are extending their trading hours to meet the demands of a 24-hour economy. From healthcare providers to hairdressers and pharmacies, many smaller businesses are getting on board to provide services in hours for which full-time 9am-5pm workers can take advantage. Co. Nails in Fortitude Valley near Brisbane 's CBD now takes appointments from 6.30am four days a week. Co. Nails in Fortitude Valley near Brisbane's CBD now takes appointments from 6.30am four days a week. (Nine) "It turns out that everybody is loving the early start," owner Chloe Minogue said. "They are the most popular time slot of my day." Skippy's Market Fresh in Rothwell has begun non-stop trading. "The first night we went 24-7, there was only a day's notice of advertising for that, and we had 80 people in between 8pm and midnight," Elijah Etri said. The biggest challenge, he found, was staffing. "Having staff work the graveyard shifts and finding people that want to do that, that's the hardest part, but once we knew we could be able to support that, it was a no-brainer." Skippy's Market Fresh in Rothwell has begun non-stop trading. (Nine) In a boost for small businesses, major retailers are restricted from extending trading hours under Queensland law and major supermarkets generally open at 7am and close at 9pm. By contrast, in Sydney supermarkets generally open at 7am and some trade until midnight and 11pm on Sundays. In Melbourne, stores also trade later into the evening. In a boost for small businesses, major retailers are restricted from extending trading hours under Queensland law and major supermarkets generally open at 7am and close at 9pm. (Nine) Woolworths says it has "long supported calls to extend trading hours to offer Queenslanders greater flexibility to shop for essential food and groceries as and when it suits them". The Business Chamber Queensland would welcome greater flexibility. "Any softening of those conditions to ensure businesses are able to manage their business best suited to their needs is welcome," communications spokeswoman Emma Clarke said. "In European or UK business markets, it's not unusual to get a coffee at 4pm or to do your shopping or groceries at midnight." The Queensland government has appointed an expert panel tasked with boosting the state's nightlife economy and reviewing operating conditions, however Premier David Crisafulli said he's comfortable with how things stand. "I'm pretty comfortable with the mix that's here at the moment in this state that allows the smaller retailers to have a bit of a lean in as well," the premier said. queensland Consumer supermarkets Shopping CONTACT US Property News: The last inner Sydney suburbs where houses cost under $2m.
