VARENNES, May 7, 2024 - Proud accelerators of local business growth across Quebec, Jean Coutu and Brunet are pleased to announce a brand-new exclusive partnership with Omy Laboratoires for the retail sale of their innovative skincare products, which until now have been sold exclusively online. The two banners are also increasing the distribution and range of products of the successful Sans-Façon Cosmétiques company, from 20 to 200 points of sale.
Over the years, Jean Coutu and Brunet have carved out an enviable place for themselves on the Quebec business scene, and are now adapting their practices to enable young entrepreneurs to break into the pharmacy retail market. Omy Laboratoires and Sans-Façons Cosmétiques, both founded by Quebec women entrepreneurs, offer products designed and manufactured in Canada, reflecting the values of proximity and the banners’ desire to contribute to the socio-economic development of the communities in which they operate.
“Jean Coutu and Brunet are indissociable from the development of Quebec entrepreneurship, and we are responding to customer demand by facilitating access to local products. While contributing to the socio-economic development of our communities, we give priority to these products and make every effort to help customers find them,” says Josée Houle, Vice President, Merchandizing, Pharmacy Division, METRO. The banners reaffirmed their efforts to promote and display local products by joining forces with Les Produits du Québec for its 2022 launch. In 2023, almost 350 Personnelle brand products were certified “Designed in Québec”.
“Jean Coutu and Brunet play an important role in the daily lives of Quebecers. We’re very proud to be working with them to make our personalized products accessible to as many consumers as possible. It’s a big leap from digital to retail, but a great challenge,” say co-founders Rachelle Séguin and Andrea Gomez.
“In May 2023, Sans-Façon Cosmétiques was deployed in some twenty Jean Coutu stores. Following the success of this first launch and positive feedback from customers, a second phase of deployment within the networks has now been concluded. This is a huge step forward for us. We’re grateful and proud of the trust placed in our young company,” says Andréanne Marquis, founder of Sans-Façons Cosmétiques.
About Jean Coutu
Founded in 1969, the Jean Coutu network is one of the most trusted names in Canadian pharmacy retailing, with more than 420 franchised stores in Quebec, New Brunswick and Ontario under the banners PJC Jean Coutu, PJC Santé and PJC Santé Beauté. For more details, visit jeancoutu.com and follow the latest news on LinkedIn.
About Brunet
Established in 1855, Brunet’s engagement is to provide Quebecers with personalized advice and services related to their health. Brunet, which network represents around 140 franchised stores in Quebec, continues its development by continuously improving its products and services. For more details, visit brunet.ca and follow the latest news on LinkedIn.
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