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'''PriceSmart Foods''' is a regional chain of [[supermarkets]] located in [[British Columbia]], [[Canada]]. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of the [[Overwaitea Food Group]], which is owned by the [[Jim Pattison Group]]. PriceSmart shares the same brands and [[rewards card]] system as other Overwaitea chains, including [[Save-On-Foods]]. Some Save-On-Foods stores were converted into |
'''PriceSmart Foods''' is a regional chain of [[supermarkets]] located in [[British Columbia]], [[Canada]]. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of the [[Overwaitea Food Group]], which is owned by the [[Jim Pattison Group]]. PriceSmart shares the same brands and [[rewards card]] system as other Overwaitea chains, including [[Save-On-Foods]]. Some Save-On-Foods stores were converted into PriceSmart stores, such as the one in [[Richmond, British Columbia|Richmond]]. |
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The chain is considered by some industry analysts as being a [[no frills]] brand of store.<ref>http://www.vancouversun.com/business/commercial-real-estate/Grocery+chain+Sobeys+buys+Canada+Safeway/8517469/story.html</ref> In addition, the chain promotes itself as having a user-friendly store layout designed for speed and convenience. Another one of the chain's specialties is in carrying a high number of ethnic foods, such as the store in Richmond which has fully half of its products being [[Asian food]].<ref>http://www.jimpattison.com/documents/food/Overwaitea_Food_Group.pdf</ref> |
The chain is considered by some industry analysts as being a [[no frills]] brand of store.<ref>http://www.vancouversun.com/business/commercial-real-estate/Grocery+chain+Sobeys+buys+Canada+Safeway/8517469/story.html</ref> In addition, the chain promotes itself as having a user-friendly store layout designed for speed and convenience. Another one of the chain's specialties is in carrying a high number of ethnic foods, such as the store in Richmond which has fully half of its products being [[Asian food]].<ref>http://www.jimpattison.com/documents/food/Overwaitea_Food_Group.pdf</ref> |
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| Company type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Industry | Supermarket |
Key people | Jim Pattison |
| Products | Western Family, Western Classics, Good and Kind, Value Priced |
| Parent | Overwaitea Food Group |
| Website | www.pricesmartfoods.ca |
PriceSmart Foods is a regional chain of supermarkets located in British Columbia, Canada. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Overwaitea Food Group, which is owned by the Jim Pattison Group. PriceSmart shares the same brands and rewards card system as other Overwaitea chains, including Save-On-Foods. Some Save-On-Foods stores were converted into PriceSmart stores, such as the one in Richmond.
The chain is considered by some industry analysts as being a no frills brand of store.[1] In addition, the chain promotes itself as having a user-friendly store layout designed for speed and convenience. Another one of the chain's specialties is in carrying a high number of ethnic foods, such as the store in Richmond which has fully half of its products being Asian food.[2]
On February 14, 2014, 11 of its 16 Pricesmart locations had convert to Save-On-Foods, with the few others remaining as PriceSmart.[3]
Locations
5 locations:
See also
References
- ^ http://www.vancouversun.com/business/commercial-real-estate/Grocery+chain+Sobeys+buys+Canada+Safeway/8517469/story.html
- ^ http://www.jimpattison.com/documents/food/Overwaitea_Food_Group.pdf
- ^ http://www.langleytimes.com/business/245265591.html
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