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"The reopening of the West Block building is an important milestone in Loblaw's history, and a cornerstone of our future," said
In 1928, the warehouse highlighted how Loblaws Groceteria was a pioneer in modern retailing. Today, it reaffirms Loblaw's commitment to innovation and to the digital talent in
"When the building first opened in 1928 it was hailed as the most modern warehouse of its kind. Our task was to reconstruct a space that represents Loblaw's exciting future and properly captures the essence of both its history, and that of the city," said
With a combined investment of more than
"The reopening of the West Block is a tribute not only to our city's history but to the role that Loblaw has played in that history. People will come to the Lakeshore and
Quick Facts about West Block:
- Loblaws location providing everything food lovers in the area need for meal inspiration or preparation, including fresh prepared meals from Pane Fresco – once a distinct bakery, now serving fresh pizzas, pastries and breads in the supermarket. The store comes with added convenience for the downtown resident, and trusted services including PC Express e-commerce.
Shoppers Drug Mart will support the neighbourhood's health-and-wellness needs with the in-person, digital and delivery services customers trust, along with an expanded selection of prestige beauty offerings.- The
Joe Fresh location will have a showroom look and feel, providing affordable, everyday fashion with digital conveniences such as smart mirrors in each change room. - Two condo towers with approximately 850 residential units.
- Five floors of office space for approximately 1,100 colleagues.
- West Block was rebuilt brick by brick, with each stone replaced in the same original location. A number of historical artefacts remain in the building, including wood salvaged from the old
Queen's Wharf , and support columns from theGardiner Expressway in the parking garage.
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Loblaw's purpose – Live Life Well® – puts first the needs and well-being of Canadians who make one billion transactions annually in the companies' stores. Loblaw is positioned to meet and exceed those needs in many ways: convenient locations; more than 1,050 grocery stores that span the value spectrum from discount to specialty; full-service pharmacies at nearly 1,400 Shoppers Drug Mart® and Pharmaprix® locations and close to 500 Loblaw locations; PC Financial® financial services; affordable Joe Fresh® fashion and family apparel; and three of Canada's top consumer brands in Life Brand®, no name® and President's Choice®.
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