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Encyclopedia > Atlantic Superstore

Atlantic Superstore is a supermarket chain of 51 stores in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Prince Edward Island. Each of the stores are about 60,000 to 120,000 square feet (5,000 to 10,000 m²) in size on average. The Atlantic Superstore is part of George Weston Limited and Loblaw Companies Limited, and is operated under the Atlantic Wholesalers division. In many instances, an Atlantic Superstore was built to replace an Atlantic SuperValu. Image File history File links Atlantic_logo. ... Exterior of a typical British supermarket (a Tesco Extra) Exterior of typical North American supermarket (a Safeway) This Flagship Randalls store in Houston, Texas is an example of an upscale supermarket. ... Motto: Munit Haec et Altera Vincit(Latin) One defends and the other conquers Capital Halifax Largest city Halifax Regional Municipality Official languages English Government - Lieutenant-Governor Mayann E. Francis - Premier Rodney MacDonald (PC) Federal representation in Canadian Parliament - House seats 11 - Senate seats 10 Confederation July 1, 1867 (1st) Area... Motto: Spem reduxit (Hope restored) Capital Fredericton Largest city Saint John Official languages English, French (the only constitutionally bilingual province in the country) Government - Lieutenant-Governor Herménégilde Chiasson - Premier Shawn Graham (Liberal) Federal representation in Canadian Parliament - House seats 10 - Senate seats 10 Confederation July 1, 1867 (1st... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... George Weston, Ltd. ... Loblaw Companies Limited is the largest food retailer in Canada, with over 1,690 supermarkets operating under a variety of names including: Atlantic Superstore, Atlantic SuperValu, Atlantic Cash & Carry, SaveEasy, Dominion-Superstores, Extra Foods, Maxi, Provigo, Fortinos, Loblaws, No Frills, Real Canadian Superstore, Valu-Mart, Your Independent Grocer, and Zehrs. ... Loblaw Companies Limited (TSX: L) is the largest food retailer in Canada, with over 1,690 supermarkets operating under a variety of regional banners, including the namesake Loblaws. ... The Canadian SuperValu grocery store chain was active in the 1970s and 1980s, with many SuperValu stores being created from former Loblaws outlets (the two chains are related). ...


Despite the similarity in name to the affiliated Real Canadian Superstore, not all Atlantic Superstores are necessarily hypermarkets; many are simply large supermarkets with minimal general merchandise. Others, however, are marketed as "One Stop" stores (as is RCSS) and carry a wide variety of goods, including groceries, electronics, housewares, clothing, and generally offer services such as photo finishing and a pharmacy. Many such outlets also boast a community room, drive-thru pharmacy, gas bar, liquor store (operated by the applicable provincial agency), tobacco shop, as well as a walk-in medical clinic. Gas bars at some locations, some of which are branded "Superstore at the Pumps", offer a 3.5 cent a liter coupon where provincial laws allow this practice. Real Canadian Superstore outlet in Courtenay, British Columbia. ... Packaged food aisles of Fred Meyer in Portland, Oregon In commerce, a hypermarket is a superstore which combines a supermarket and a department store. ... Real Canadian Superstore outlet in Courtenay, British Columbia. ...


Atlantic Superstore has recently added self checkout registers at most of its stores in Nova Scotia and some in New Brunswick. These automated kiosks allow the customer to scan the barcode of the item they wish to purchase, then insert money to pay for the items, and receive any change automatically. The customer no longer needs to interact with a store employee during checkout. A woman operates the FastLane self checkout by NCR at a Wal-Mart store. ... Motto: Munit Haec et Altera Vincit(Latin) One defends and the other conquers Capital Halifax Largest city Halifax Regional Municipality Official languages English Government - Lieutenant-Governor Mayann E. Francis - Premier Rodney MacDonald (PC) Federal representation in Canadian Parliament - House seats 11 - Senate seats 10 Confederation July 1, 1867 (1st) Area... Motto: Spem reduxit (Hope restored) Capital Fredericton Largest city Saint John Official languages English, French (the only constitutionally bilingual province in the country) Government - Lieutenant-Governor Herménégilde Chiasson - Premier Shawn Graham (Liberal) Federal representation in Canadian Parliament - House seats 10 - Senate seats 10 Confederation July 1, 1867 (1st... Economics offers various definitions for money, though it is now commonly defined as any good or token that functions as a medium of exchange that is socially and legally accepted in payment for goods and services and in settlement of debts. ...


History

  • The first store, then known as The Real Atlantic Superstore, opened in August, 1986 in Moncton, New Brunswick. In 1995 the name was shortened and all stores redesigned as part of Atlantic Wholesalers' restructuring of all their grocery banners.

1986 (MCMLXXXVI) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Moncton (46°6′ N 64°46′ W) is the second largest city in the Canadian province of New Brunswick and is at the heart of the fastest growing urban area in the province. ... 1995 (MCMXCV) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

External links

  • Official website

See also


  Results from FactBites:
 
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Atlantic Superstores continues to expand throughout the region and in March, 2000, opened the region's largest and newest superstore on 465 University Avenue, in Charlottetown, PEI.
The story of Atlantic Wholesalers Ltd. remarkable growth in the region is one of progress and expansion.
Atlantic Wholesalers distribution centre is a key component in the ability of the retailer to keep always fresh products moving to the grocery shelves of Atlantic Canada.
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