The Discovery Foods location in Oyster River that is now Mid Island Co-op
CAMPBELL RIVER – Mid Island Co-op is back in the grocery store business on the North Island, as they have purchased Discovery Foods Limited’s two locations in Campbell River and Oyster River.
Mid Island Co-op will take over operations in November.
“Adding these grocery retail locations in Oyster River and the Willow Point area of Campbell River will allow Mid Island Co-op to provide new services to our local members and customers in these communities,” says Ian Anderson, CEO of Mid Island Co-op. “Discovery Foods is a trusted and well-respected B.C. business, with values and services that align with Mid Island Co-op, making this a natural partnership.”
This acquisition aligns with Mid Island Co-op’s long-term strategic plan to diversify their offerings and services, giving their more than 80,000 member-owners another option to shop local and choose Co-op in their communities.
The transition of these stores to the Co-op brand will take place in the coming months and once complete, will provide the opportunity for current and new Mid Island Co-op members to use their membership number to earn equity and cash back.
“Co-op is part of our local community and shares the values of knowledge and services that Discovery Foods has provided to our customers for nearly 60 years,” said the Nicholas and Farmer families, owners, Discovery Foods. “Mid Island Co-op has been an integral part of our local community, and this acquisition will continue that legacy in the central and North Island trading area.”
While there are Co-op grocery stores in Tofino and Ucluelet and on the Saanich Peninsula, Mid-Island Co-op closed their Nanaimo store on Bowen Road many years ago. It was located where their head office is today, on Bowen Road.
A press release from Mid Island Co-op states “Mid Island Co-op is proud to provide local jobs and economic activity in the many communities we serve. We look forward to welcoming new team members at these locations into our Mid Island Co-op team.”
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