There's a new grocery game in town as Sooke is soon to welcome Associated Grocers after its purchase of Western Foods.
“Western Foods would like to inform you that we have sold our business to Associated Grocers,” said Edward Low, the store's owner, in a note to vendors. "Thank you for doing business with us over the years."
Low stated that as of April 1, Associated Grocers would officially become the new owners and contacts for any business.
Associated Grocers is a division of Pattison Food Group, which owns other grocery chains such as Save-On-Foods, Quality Foods, and Everything Wine. The new group will take over the family-run business, which has operated in Sooke since 1995.
“Customers in Sooke can expect the same familiar Western Foods grocery shopping experience that they have come to enjoy, with an enhanced offering,” said Brody Powell, Associated Grocers general manager.
“We are excited about the acquisition of Western Foods in Sooke, and delighted to welcome the entire team from Western Foods to the Associated Grocers family.”
He said all current Western Foods staff had been offered employment under the new ownership group, which would continue to be managed by Jeff Stewart.
“Associated Grocers will support Jeff and the team as they continue to offer the community the great service and products customers have come to know and love,” said Powell.
