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A LOVING SPOONFUL TO RECEIVE A $5,000 DONATION FROM LONDON DRUGS
July 13, 2021, Richmond, B.C. – After several months of careful renovations, on Friday, July 16th London Drugs will be celebrating with a grand re-opening of its Robson Street location. First opened in November 1984, London Drugs Robson Street has welcomed West End residents and tourists to its aisles for decades and continues to attract shoppers to this iconic shopping destination.
On July 16th at 7:45 a.m., members of the London Drugs executive team will be joined by Vancouver City Councillor Lisa Dominato to mark the completion of renovations at one of Vancouver’s long-standing retailers with speeches and a formal ribbon cutting. To commemorate this event and its history in the West End, London Drugs will donate $5,000 to A Loving Spoonful, another Vancouver fixture and important charity that has been servicing residents of Vancouver since 1989.
Customers and patients will find a new, refreshing open concept design including an updated cosmetics department and tech experience department. The pharmacy consultations are available, and customers are able to receive vaccines from a London Drugs Certified Injection Pharmacist.
“London Drugs is thrilled to be able to celebrate its newly renovated London Drugs with an in-person event on one of the most iconic streets in Vancouver, Robson Street,” said Sean Kim, London Drugs store manager. “The West End and Robson Street community has been incredible to work with throughout this time as we have continued to work with all health and safety protocols in place. Having serviced this community for decades, customers can continue to expect the same services from London Drugs in a refreshed and bright environment. Being a local, Canadian company means we are committed to the communities we serve and are pleased to give a donation to Vancouver’s A Loving Spoonful.”
As part of its continued Local Central commitment, London Drugs will be hosting a live entertainment zone in front of the store at 1187 Robson Street with local performers. On Friday, July 16th from 10:00 a.m. to noon and 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Sean Dillion of Groove & Tonic will be entertaining customers. On Saturday, July 17 from noon to 2:00 p.m. and from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Roan Shankaruk will be performing in the entertainment zone. Stephen Spender will perform Sunday, July 18 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and will return the following weekend, July 23rd to July 25th, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
On July 16 when the store opens at 8:00 a.m., the first three customers in line will be given gift cards. Customers can expect special offers and give-away opportunities at the store throughout the weekend.
ABOUT LONDON DRUGS
Founded in 1945, B.C.-based London Drugs sells to every province and territory in Canada through its online store www.LondonDrugs.com and has 82 physical stores in more than 35 major markets throughout British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. London Drugs offers consumers a range of products from personal protection equipment for pandemic safety, to digital cameras and cosmetics to computers and televisions. Renowned for its creative approach to retailing, the company employs more than 9000 people with pharmacy and health care services being the heart of its business. Committed to innovation and superior customer service, London Drugs has established itself as a reputable and caring Canadian company that supports Canadian brands and continues to position itself for future growth and development.
For more information, to visit the store or arrange an interview, please contact:
Cynnamon Schreinert
604-802-2733
cynnamon@hartleypr.com
