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Save-On-Foods store in East Maple Ridge now carries B.C. VQA wine to its shelves

Maple Ridge, B.C., 2016-Apr-05 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Save-On-Foods store in East Maple Ridge is the latest grocery store in the province to add B.C. VQA wine to its shelves. In total, the company now sells wine-in-aisle in 7 locations: Maple Ridge, Langley, Tsawwassen, Surrey (2) and Kelowna (2).

The stores carry over 900 hundred varieties of wine that is 100 per cent BC-made.

Save-On-Foods has partnered with more than 150 wineries across the province to put their B.C. VQA wine on shelves since the province changed its liquor license policy to allow for British Columbian wine to be sold in some grocery stores year ago.

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Darrell Jones, Save-On-Foods president – “We are so proud to support the fantastic winemakers of this province and give more people the opportunity to try and enjoy them. Giving our customers the convenient option of picking up a high-quality bottle of wine that is 100 per cent British Columbian at the same time as they shop for their meal ingredients is a win-win.”

John Yap, Parliamentary Secretary for Liquor Policy Reform – ” A year ago today, the Province made the necessary changes to allow liquor sales in grocery stores. We have received tremendous positive feedback in the early stages of the wine-on-shelves model, and our government remains focused on increasing convenience and choice for British Columbians, while supporting our burgeoning wine industry.”

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About Save-On-Foods
Save-On-Foods is committed to Going the Extra Mile for customers in every community served, every day. Known for its unique approach in customizing each store to best suit the needs of the neighbourhood and sourcing local products wherever possible, the company has been innovating and putting customers first for over 100 years.

For more information, contact: Media Relations 604 888 2079, extension 2200 mediarelations@owfg.com

 

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Save-On-Foods store in Saskatchewan marks grand opening with special Regina gala on March 31

Regina, Saskatchewan, 2016-Mar-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — The first Save-On-Foods store in Saskatchewan is celebrating its grand opening this weekend with a special invite-only gala on Thursday, March 31.

Joining Save-On-Foods president Darrell Jones in making remarks at the gala are special guests Jim Pattison, owner of Save-On-Foods; Regina city councillor Bob Hawkins; and Regina Food Bank CEO Steve Compton.

Admission to this private event is by donation to the Regina Food Bank.

Special presentations and entertainment by Saskatchewan’s own Cody Prevost will also play an exclusive concert during the event.

The store officially opens its doors to the public on Friday, April 1, and will hold grand opening promotions and events starting April 2.

To attend the Gala with a guest or to arrange for an in-store photo opportunity or one-on-one interview in the afternoon on March 31 or morning of April 1, please contact Julie Dickson at (604) 992-2538 or julie_dickson@owfg.com.

What: Save-On-Foods Regina South grand opening sneak preview gala

When: Thursday, March 31, 2016, 6 p.m.

Who: Save-On-Foods president Darrell Jones, Save-On-Foods owner Jim Pattison, Regina Food Bank CEO Steve Compton, City Councillor Bob Hawkins

Where: Save-On-Foods, 4520 Albert Street South, Regina, Saskatchewan

Source: Save-On-Foods

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Save-On-Foods opens store in Yukon

Whitehorse, Yukon, 2016-Mar-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — Save-On-Foods is officially announcing its entry to the Yukon with a ground-breaking event in Yukon’s capital city on March 30.

The store will include a 42,000-square-foot Save-On-Foods store with the full Save-On-Foods offering, and an adjacent 12,000-square-foot wholesale store on the property.

Wednesday’s event will feature remarks by Save-On-Foods president Darrell Jones and Mayor Dan Curtis.

The Vancouver-based company is known for customizing each of its stores to meet the needs of the local community, for going the extra mile for its customers, and for its commitment to supporting local producers.

Construction is expected to commence later this year, with an anticipated opening in the summer of 2017.

What: Save-On-Foods Whitehorse Announcement

When: Wednesday, March 30, 2016, 4:15pm

Who: Save-On-Foods president Darrell Jones
City of Whitehorse Mayor Dan Curtis
Whitehorse Chamber of Commerce President Rick Karp

Where: Chilkoot Way & Quartz Road
Whitehorse, Yukon

Source: Save-On-Foods

For more information please contact:

Julie Dickson Olmstead, Save-On-Foods
(604) 992-2538
julie_dickson@owfg.com

Jessica Apolloni, City of Whitehorse
867- 689-2848

 

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Overwaitea Food Group converts two Kelowna Cooper’s Foods stores in Winfield and in Vernon to Save-On-Foods

Winfield, Vernon Cooper’s Foods expected to convert to Save-OnFoods next week

Kelowna, B.C., 2016-Mar-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Two Kelowna grocery stores have become Save-On-Foods after converting overnight from Cooper’s Foods.

The former Cooper’s Foods stores in Rutland and Glenmore, owned and operated by the Langley-based Overwaitea Food Group, officially opened as Save-On-Foods Friday, March 4 after all-night conversions with minimal interruption to customers.

Two more Cooper’s Foods stores in the Okanagan – one in Winfield and the other in Vernon – are expected to convert overnight and open as Save-On-Foods next Friday, March 11.

As Save-On-Foods, these stores will continue to deliver world-class service and a great selection of products with even better value, thanks to promotions and programs unique to Save-On-Foods including Darrell’s Deals, Talk about Fresh Solutions, and Talk about What’s New.

Friday was also a busy day for the Lakeshore Save-On-Foods, which officially opened its wine department, becoming the second grocery store in the Okanagan to sell B.C. VQA wine after the SaveOn-Foods in Orchard Plaza.

“We are thrilled to welcome two more Cooper’s Foods locations to the Save-On-Foods family, and know our customers in Kelowna feel the same because they’ve told us they want Save-On-Foods in their neighbourhoods,” said Save-On-Foods president Darrell Jones. “Our stores have unbeatable value, the most innovative programs, and simply the best service around, and we can’t wait to share that with our friends and neighbours in Kelowna, Vernon and Winfield.”

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Save-On-Foods is committed to Going the Extra Mile for customers in every community served, every day. Known for its unique approach in customizing each store to best suit the needs of the neighbourhood and sourcing local products wherever possible, the company has been innovating and putting customers first for over 100 years.

For more information, contact:
Media Relations
604 888 2079, extension 2200
mediarelations@owfg.com

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The Overwaitea Food Group named one of Canada’s Best Employers for 2016 and one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers

Langley, B.C., 2016-Mar-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Overwaitea Food Group (OFG) has two accolades to add to its growing list, having recently been named one of Canada’s Best Employers for 2016 and one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers.

In a report co-published by the Globe and Mail and Mediacorp, OFG was recognized as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers for its exceptional workplace diversity and inclusiveness programs.

Mediacorp’s editorial team judges employers on programs aimed at improving diversity and inclusiveness diversity in several measures, including gender, sexual orientation, and ethnicity, through recruitment, retention, development, training and education programs, to name a few.

Forbes Magazine named OFG one of only two grocery retailers to make the list of Canada’s 250 Best Employers for 2016.

Each year, Forbes works with online statistics provider Statista to ask 8,000 workers from across the nation how likely they are to recommend their employer to others, and how they feel about the other employers in their industry.

“We are so lucky to have 16,000 of the world’s best grocers on our team, and it’s because of each and every member on our team that we have such a caring culture and fulfilling workplace,” said Overwaitea Food Group president Darrell Jones. “The credit is due to our team members for making OFG such a great place to work.”

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The Overwaitea Food Group (OFG) is the largest Western-based Canadian food store chain, serving more than 80 communities in B.C. and Alberta. The company has been in operation for 100 years, with its first store originally located in New Westminster, B.C. OFG currently operates than 147 stores under the Save-On-Foods, Overwaitea Foods, Cooper’s Foods, Urban Fare, PriceSmart Foods, PriceSmart Foods International, and Bulkley Valley Wholesale banners. With the support of more than 15,000 team members, OFG proudly provides customers with great local value in unique and innovative ways; delivering world-class products, services, and an exceptional in-store experience, customized to suit the needs of each community they serve.

For more information, contact:
Media Relations
604 888 2079, extension 2200
mediarelations@owfg.com

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Overwaitea Food Group converts four Kamloops Cooper’s Foods stores to Save-On-Foods

Kamloops, B.C., 2016-Mar-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Four Kamloops grocery stores have become Save-On-Foods after converting overnight from Cooper’s Foods.

The four former Cooper’s Foods stores, owned and operated by the Langley-based Overwaitea Food Group, opened Friday morning, February 19, as Save-On-Foods after converting overnight with minimal interruption to customers.

As Save-On-Foods, the stores offer the same great products by the same great teams, with the added value of promotions and programs exclusive to Save-On-Foods, including Darrell’s Deals, Talk about Fresh Solutions, and Talk about What’s New.

The Overwaitea Food Group is named for its 100-year history that began with the original Overwaitea store in New Westminster, B.C. Today, the company operates approximately 150 grocery stores in B.C. and Alberta, with a focus on customizing its stores to the unique communities it serves.

“We are so excited to welcome four Kamloops locations into the Save-On-Foods family, and to be able to give more of our customers what they want: great products at great value, in amazing stores served by world-class team member,” said Save-On-Foods president Darrell Jones. “As Save-On-Foods, we are thrilled to be able to continue living the legacy of friendly neighbourhood grocers established by Kamloops’ very own Cooper’s Foods.”

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Save-On-Foods is committed to Going the Extra Mile for customers in every community served, every day. Known for its unique approach in customizing each store to best suit the needs of the neighbourhood and sourcing local products wherever possible, the company has been innovating and putting customers first for over 100 years.

For more information, contact:
Media Relations
604 888 2079, extension 2200
mediarelations@owfg.com

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Overwaitea Foods store in Prince Rupert rebrands to Save-On-Foods

The Overwaitea Foods in Prince Rupert converted overnight and opened as a Save-On-Foods Friday morning

Prince Rupert, B.C., 2016-Feb-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — The parent company of the Overwaitea Foods store in Prince Rupert has converted the store to a Save-On-Foods, bringing residents of Prince Rupert the unique offering, promotions and pricing of the company’s most prominent grocery chain.

The stores converted overnight on Thursday, February 4 with minimal interruption in service.

As Save-On-Foods, the Prince Rupert store will offer the same great products at amazing value from the same familiar team, and will give customers access to even more savings through unique Save-On-Foods programs including Darrell’s Deals, Talk about Local, and Talk about Fresh Solutions.

The Overwaitea Food Group is named for its 100-year history that began with the original Overwaitea store in New Westminster, B.C. Today, the company operates approximately 150 grocery stores in B.C. and Alberta, with a focus on customizing its stores to the unique communities it serves.

“Growing our Save-On-Foods banner means we can give more of our customers what they want: highquality products at great value, in stores served by our world class teams,” said Save-On-Foods president Darrell Jones. “We are so excited to introduce the Save-On-Foods brand to our friends and neighbours in this fantastic community.”

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Save-On-Foods is committed to Going the Extra Mile for customers in every community served, every day. Known for its unique approach in customizing each store to best suit the needs of the neighbourhood and sourcing local products wherever possible, the company has been innovating and putting customers first for over 100 years.

For more information, contact:
Media Relations
604 888 2079, extension 2200
mediarelations@owfg.com

 

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BC Business Magazine again names Save-On-Foods ‘BC’s Most Loved Brand’

Langley, BC, 2016-Jan-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — For a second consecutive year, BC Business Magazine, together with market research firm Ipsos has named Save-On-Foods ‘BC’s Most Loved Brand’!

According to BC Business Magazine, brand “love” includes consumers’ perception about the brand including a brand consumers identify with; a brand they trust; a brand that they see as unique, innovative and socially responsible; a brand they see everywhere; a brand that makes a positive contribution to BC, and a brand they are most likely to interact with.

“I am so proud of our more than 15,000 world class team members who continue to work very hard to always put the customer first, and to lead the way in the industry with a focus on always innovating and delivering our unique service, and providing our customers with the products and services they want, how they want them, and when they want them”, says President Darrell Jones. “Thank you to the entire Save-On-Foods team, and to the thousands of customers we have the pleasure of serving each and every day.”

In addition to being named BC’s Most Loved Brand, Save-On-Foods has also been named #3 Most Influential Brand which, as defined by BC Business Magazine, means that the Save-On-Foods brand had a fundamental impact on consumers’ lives. Consumers view Save-On-Foods as trustworthy, leading edge, engaging and that the company is a good corporate citizen.

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Save-On-Foods is committed to Going the Extra Mile for customers in every community served, every day. Known for its unique approach in customizing each store to best suit the needs of the neighbourhood and sourcing local products wherever possible, the company has been innovating and putting customers first for over 100 years.

For more information, contact:
Media Relations
604 888 2079, extension 2200
mediarelations@owfg.com

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PriceSmart Foods brings fresh new take on authentic Asian grocery store with the opening of new store in Burnaby

The brand new store will hold its grand opening on December 19, showcasing its thousands of authentic Asian products and made-inhouse sushi, dim sum and barbecue

Burnaby, B.C., 2015-12-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — The wait is over for residents of the Metrotown area of Burnaby as the brand new PriceSmart Foods opens its doors today, bringing a fresh new take on the authentic Asian grocery store to the community.

The store carries thousands of products from Asian supplier partners as well as national-brand products at good price points. It also boasts a bakery that makes Asian-style fruit buns and cakes, and a seafood service where seafood purchased in-store can be cooked by the team in any style the customer requests. The PriceSmart Foods Kitchen also offers a wide variety of Asian cuisines made fresh in-house, including sushi, dim sum and barbecue meats.

The store’s grand opening activities are slated for December 19, when customers will be treated to a traditional lion dance, performances by a local dance school, a chance to win prizes by spinning the lucky wheel, a pig roast, and of course, samples of some of what’s in store.

PriceSmart Foods president Darrell Jones, Burnaby Mayor Derek Corrigan and Burnaby-Deer Lake MLA Kathy Corrigan will attend the grand opening to make speeches and help cut the ribbon to officially open the store.

The grand opening event begins at 9 a.m. on December 19.

“We are so excited to be back in the Metrotown area with our incredible new store,” said PriceSmart Foods president Darrell Jones. “This store is one-of-a-kind, with a huge variety of authentic Asian products with the prices, service and high standards PriceSmart customers can trust.”

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PriceSmart Foods is part of the Overwaitea Food Group (OFG), which is the leading retail grocery chain in Western Canada. Known for customizing its stores to meet the needs of the neighbourhood, OFG has proudly provided customers with great value in innovative ways for more than 100 years.

For more information, contact:
Media Relations
604-888-2079, extension 2200
mediarelations@owfg.com

SOURCE: Overwaitea Food Group

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The Overwaitea Food Group (OFG) opens its first SaveOn-Foods International store in the Surrey neighbourhood of Fleetwood

The store offers a unique selection of products from around the world as well as a large selection of B.C. VQA wine

Surrey, B.C., 2015-11-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Overwaitea Food Group (OFG) has established its first SaveOn-Foods International store in the Surrey neighbourhood of Fleetwood, offering customers a diverse selection of world foods and the western foods they know and love.

Formerly a PriceSmart Foods International, the store converted to reopen as the OFG’s first Save-OnFoods International on November 6, maintaining the products and prices Fleetwood customers are used to while adding value with Save-On-Foods promotions such as Darrell’s Deals, Talk About Fresh Solutions, and Talk About What’s New.

In addition to food items from Europe, Asia, and around the world, the Fleetwood Save-On-Foods International also carries made-in-B.C. wine, and is the second grocery store in the province to do so.

“It’s amazing to be able to offer our customers the products they want at the prices they have come to expect from B.C.’s Most Loved Brand,” said Save-On-Foods president Darrell Jones. “Not only are we bringing the best from around the world right to our diverse customer base here in Surrey, but we’re bringing the best of B.C. wines from our own backyard for our customers to enjoy.”

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Save-On-Foods is committed to Going the Extra Mile for customers in every community served, every day. Known for its unique approach in customizing each store to best suit the needs of the neighbourhood and sourcing local products wherever possible, the company has been innovating and putting customers first for over 100 years.

For more information, contact: Media Relations
604-888-2079, extension 2200
mediarelations@owfg.com

 

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The Seton Save-On-Foods store in Calgary wins the Grocer of the Year Award by the Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers

The store was presented with the award at the country’s grocery innovations tradeshow in Toronto

Vancouver, 2015-10-7 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Seton Save-On-Foods store in Calgary is this year’s winner of the Grocer of the Year Award, one of the most coveted award in the grocery industry.

The award is presented by the Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers (CFIG) to recognize the most outstanding grocery retailers in the country in large, medium and small store format categories.

The Seton Save-On-Foods won the top prize for large surface store in the Alberta, Northwest Territories and Nunavut region.

Each grocer who applies for the award is visited by a retail management expert who evaluates the store based on retail excellence, innovation, store team performance, customer service, space utilization, freshness, and cleanliness.

Seton Save-On-Foods store manager James Inglis accepted the award on behalf of his team at a gala that ended the Grocery Innovations Conference in Toronto on Sept. 29. More than 500 leaders in the grocery industry attended the gala, including Save-On-Foods President Darrell Jones and Senior Vice President of Retail Operations Jamie Nelson, who accepted the award with him.

“We are so honoured to have been recognized by our peers in the grocery industry as being the Grocer of the Year for 2015,” store manager James Inglis said. “My thanks goes to my hardworking team and to our loyal customers for supporting our store and making this accomplishment possible.”

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Save-On-Foods is committed to Going the Extra Mile for customers in every community served, every day. Known for its unique approach in customizing each store to best suit the needs of the neighbourhood and sourcing local products wherever possible, the company has been innovating and putting customers first for over 100 years.

For more information, contact:
Media Relations
604 888 2079, extension 2200
mediarelations@owfg.com