London Drugs stores in North Vancouver and West Vancouver will offer shelf space to local small businesses who have had to close their doors due to COVID-19.
The stores are among 50 stories in BC that will be offering shelf space to local businesses. Businesses are being asked to apply to the store for details. Cannabis and liquor products, however, won’
Rob Dix, the vice chairman of merchandise, said the amount of space that will be offered will vary with each store.
As an essential service, London Drugs stores are open and have the ability to help small businesses that have had to close their retail store because of the pandemic, said Clint Mahlman, President and COO of London Drugs.
“This is a really hard time for many small businesses, and we are in a unique position in these challenging times where we can really help out,” he said.
In some select locations, London Drugs will be transforming its centre aisles into Local Central, a dedicated space to help local businesses sell their products.
“Whether you sell coffee, local honey, or your restaurant’s graphic T-shirts, London Drugs is here to help.”
According to the Canadian Federation of Independent Business, only 21 per cent of small businesses in Canada are fully open due to the COVID-19.
As many as 50 per cent have reported that they are unsure if their business will survive.
