London Drugs to open sixth location in Surrey with Mayor Dianne Watts and Wynne Powell, London Drugs president and CEO, at ribbon cutting ceremony
SURREY, BC, (March 12, 2010) - London Drugs will celebrate the opening of its new store at Morgan Crossing in South Surrey with a ribbon-cutting ceremony by Mayor Dianne Watts and executive of London Drugs. Media are invited to join us for the following events:
On Monday, March 15th media are invited to attend a private pre-opening reception beginning at 6:30 p.m. that will bring together Surrey city councilors, the London Drugs executive team and London Drugs store staff.
On Tuesday, March 16th London Drugs will celebrate the opening of its new 36,161 square foot store in Morgan Crossing with a ribbon-cutting ceremony for members of the local community. Attendees will include Mayor Dianne Watts, London Drugs president and CEO Wynne Powell and new store manager Mark Walman. Following a short presentation at 8:50 a.m., the store will be open to the public at 9:00 a.m.
On Saturday, March 20th London Drugs will host a barbecue from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. for the South Surrey Food Bank. Donations from customers will be matched by London Drugs and all funds raised will benefit people in need, in our local community. Customers will also have the opportunity to meet Dr. Art Hister from noon to 2:00 p.m. where he will make an in-store appearance handing out 20 free copies of his autographed book “Midlife Man.”
“The South Surrey community has been extremely supportive of London Drugs and we are excited to be opening a second location is this vibrant neighbourhood,” said Wynne Powell, president and CEO of London Drugs. “I’m confident the residents of Morgan Crossing will enjoy the wide range of quality health and technology products and exceptional service that our customers have come to expect from London Drugs.”
The new London Drugs store is located at 15850 26th Avenue in South Surrey. London Drugs in South Surrey is the company’s 73rd location, featuring state-of-the-art photo finishing and electronics, a private pharmacy consultation room and individual consulting booths, in-house computer repairs, cosmetics and fragrances and a creative kitchen department. London Drugs’ priority is patient-focused care and exceptional customer service. London Drugs provides more than 55,000 innovative products to its customers and provides a comprehensive recycling program for all product packaging and all end of life appliances.
ABOUT LONDON DRUGS
Founded in 1945, B.C.-based London Drugs currently has 72 stores in more than 35 major markets throughout British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. Renowned for its creative approach to retailing, the company employs more than 7,500 people and carries a diverse range of health and consumer electronic products. With its strong commitment to innovation and customer appreciation, London Drugs has established itself as a reputable and caring company and continues to position itself for future growth and development.
For more information or to arrange an interview, please contact:
Wendy Hartley, Media Relations
604-817-2758l, wendyhartley@telus.net
Posted March 12, 2010