Grocer creates 125 jobs with the opening of its 132nd store in Ontario
OTTAWA, August 29, 2024 - Today, Metro officially opened the doors of its newest location at 255 Rideau St. in Ottawa part of the ByWard Market. The modern store covers over 32,000 square feet and is the banner’s 132nd store in Ontario. The store has hired a team of 125 employees and features products and services tailored to the needs of the community.
Customers will be able to shop a variety of fresh and local products including Foodland Ontario produce, high-quality, budget friendly Irresistibles and Selection products, Fresh 2 Go products, a vast seafood offering, onsite butcher for custom cuts of meat, a full floral section, and the option for online click-and-collect ordering or delivery through Skip the Dishes.
“This new store is a true reflection of the ByWard Market. We are giving customers what they want including local products through our Locally Sourced program and a great selection of ready-made meals including stone baked artisan pizza and a hot carvery station, featuring our “signature” Montreal Smoked Meat Sandwich. It is important to us that our store integrates with the community, so we’ve tailored our product offering and store décor to the neighbourhood,” says Joe Fusco, Senior Vice President, Metro.
The store has officially been named Metro Rideau and the décor features photos of local landmarks to pay tribute to the surrounding community. To further strengthen its commitment to the community, Metro will donate $10,000 to the Ottawa Food Bank who is affiliated with Feed Ontario – a long-time partner, notably through One More Bite, METRO’s food recovery program which has distributed more than 27 million kilograms of food, helping to fight food insecurity while keeping waste out of landfills between 2016 to 2023.
“We are so excited to be rejoining the Ottawa’s ByWard Market community. Our goal is to provide our customers with the best shopping experience possible,” says Shawn Steinburg, Store Manager, Metro. “I’m looking forward to opening our doors and welcoming everyone to our new and modern store.”
The new store will offer University of Ottawa students’ extra value through Metro’s student discount program, providing a 10% discount every day of the week at the Rideau Street location. Customers can start shopping at Metro Rideau on August 29 with store hours daily from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
About METRO Inc.
With annual sales of more than $20 billion, METRO Inc. is a food and pharmacy leader in Québec and Ontario, providing employment to more than 97,000 people. Its purpose is to Nourish the health and well-being of our communities. As a retailer, franchisor, distributor, manufacturer, and provider of eCommerce services, the company operates or services a network of some 980 food stores under several banners including Metro, Metro Plus, Super C, Food Basics, Adonis and Première Moisson, and 640 pharmacies primarily under the Jean Coutu, Brunet, Metro Pharmacy and Food Basics Pharmacy banners. For more details, visit corpo.metro.ca and follow the latest news on LinkedIn.
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