-- Extended hours also offered at select Extra Foods(xx) to meet
time-starved customers' needs --
BRAMPTON, ON, Nov. 5 /CNW/ - Just as the snow begins to fall and the
holiday rush begins, Loblaw Companies Limited announced today that from
December 5th to December 23rd inclusive, almost all Real Canadian Superstores
will be open 24 hours, offering time-starved customers the chance to truly
shop at their own convenience. In addition, most Extra Foods stores have
joined in the holiday spirit and extended their hours to 7:00 AM until
11:00 PM.
"To show our appreciation for our customers' continued patronage and
support of our stores and help relieve some of the stress of the holiday
season, more time is one of the greatest gifts we can give them during this
busy time of year," comments Inge van den Berg, Vice President, Public Affairs
and Investor Relations, Loblaw Companies Limited. "Through our extended hours
this holiday season, customers will have a lot more time to get everything
they need, from holiday essentials to a great selection of gift offerings at
our stores. "
The holiday season is all about giving, however, with the current
economic uncertainty, there's no doubt Canadians will be spending differently
this year. Thankfully, through Superstores' broad range of well-priced
national brand products and general merchandise, as well as Loblaw's own
President's Choice(R), Joe Fresh Style, PC(TM) Home Collection and no name(R)
brands, customers can find an array of crowd-pleasing gifts for everyone on
their list at great prices without having to sacrifice taste, quality or
style.
To learn more about what's in store for the holidays, visit
www.welovetheholidaystoo.ca. For specific locations and holiday hours in your
area, visit www.loblawstores.ca or see your store for details.
Unless otherwise noted, Real Canadian Superstores in the following areas
will be open 24 hours.
BRITISH COLUMBIA
Real Canadian Superstore: (24 Hours):
Abbotsford
Burnaby
Chilliwack
Coquitlam
Courtenay
Delta
Duncan
Kamloops
Kelowna
Langley
Mission
Nanaimo
North Vancouver
Pitt Meadows
Prince George
Richmond
Surrey
Vancouver
Vernon
Victoria
SASKATCHEWAN
Real Canadian Superstore: (24 Hours):
Prince Albert
Regina(xxx)
Saskatoon
MANITOBA(*)
Real Canadian Superstore: (24 Hours):
Brandon
Winnipeg(xxx)
ALBERTA
Real Canadian Superstore: (24 Hours):
Calgary(xxx)
Edmonton(xxx)
Lethbridge
Red Deer
Sherwood Park
St. Albert
(*) Certain restrictions regarding Sunday closures apply; see your
store for details(*)
(xx) Select franchised stores may have differing hours; see your store
for details(xx)
(xxx) Select locations in these cities are not open 24 hours; see your
store for details
About Loblaw Companies Limited
Loblaw Companies Limited (TSX: L) is Canada's largest food distributor
and a leading provider of drugstore, general merchandise products and
financial products and services. Loblaw is also one of the largest private
sector employers in Canada, with over 140,000 full-time and part-time
employees executing its business strategy in more than 1,000 corporate and
franchised stores from coast to coast. Loblaw is a subsidiary of George Weston
Limited (TSX: WN).
For further information: Tara Dudar, Senior Manager, Public Relations,
Loblaw Companies Limited., Tel: (403) 291-8228, Email: tdudar1@westfair.ca