BRAMPTON, ON – July 3, 2026 – Zehrs Pen Centre is proud to celebrate its grand reopening on Thursday, July 3 at 8:00 a.m., unveiling an enhanced shopping experience featuring new departments, expanded product selections, and refreshed store offerings designed to better serve the St. Catharines community.

The renovated store introduces several exciting additions, including: a new Joe Fresh department, something that many customers have requested for years, a new Grab and Go department featuring fresh meals prepared daily, an enhanced cold deli with cheeses and meats from around the world and a new toy department.

Enhancements include an expanded multicultural assortment across every department, a refreshed bakery offering freshly baked breads, cakes, sweets, and the store's signature fresh-fried doughnuts, an expanded produce department, a larger Home selection, and an updated Health & Beauty department with an expanded cosmetics offering alongside a refreshed pharmacy.

“This store has been part of people’s everyday routines in St. Catharines for a long time, and we don’t take that for granted,” said Steve Ali, Store Manager, Zehrs Pen Centre. “My family has called this community home for 30 years, so reopening these doors feels personal. Customers have told us they wanted a better Joe Fresh department and more fresh, convenient meal options and those changes were a big focus for our team. We’re proud to welcome people back to a store they know, with more of what they’ve told us they want.”

Ali has worked with Zehrs for more than 40 years, including the past 33 years as a Store Manager in Barrie, Alliston, and St. Catharines. A resident of St. Catharines for the past 30 years, he and his wife raised their three children in the community and remain deeply connected to the Niagara Region. Zehrs Pen Centre is also a longstanding supporter of Community Care, Brock University, Niagara College student organizations, and numerous local charities.

The store's team of 126 colleagues brings extensive expertise, with many department managers having more than 25 years of experience, ensuring customers receive knowledgeable, personalized service every day.

As part of the celebration, Zehrs Pen Centre will present a $5,220 donation to Community Care of St. Catharines, reinforcing its longstanding commitment to supporting local organizations and strengthening the community.

Zehrs Pen Centre is located in St. Catharines at 221 Glendale Avenue and will be open Sunday to Saturday from 7 a.m. - 9 p.m.

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