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MiniDV tapes in Video section of Edmonton London Drugs store, 2006

London Drugs is a large chain of Canadian retail stores that provides a wide range of products and health services. The store carries a range of merchandise from personal care products to electronics and computers. It currently operates 66 stores across the four western provinces of Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba and Saskatchewan. London Drugs commitment is to provide customers with a superior shopping experience, first-rate personal customer service, innovative products, plus involvement in the local communities it serves. Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... A discount store is a retail store offering a wide range of products, many branded, at discounted prices. ... Richmond is an incorporated city on the Pacific coast of the Canadian province of British Columbia. ... Drawing of a self-service store. ... A website (alternatively, Web site or web site) is a collection of Web pages, images, videos and other digital assets that is hosted on one or several Web server(s), usually accessible via the Internet, cell phone or a LAN. A Web page is a document, typically written in HTML... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (3072x2304, 4245 KB) Myke Waddy, Photo taken in London Drugs at WEM, Edmonton, alberta. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (3072x2304, 4245 KB) Myke Waddy, Photo taken in London Drugs at WEM, Edmonton, alberta. ... This article is about the machine. ... Motto: Fortis et liber(Latin) Strong and free Capital Edmonton Largest city Calgary Official languages English (see below) Government - Lieutenant-Governor Norman Kwong - Premier Ed Stelmach (PC) Federal representation in Canadian Parliament - House seats 28 - Senate seats 6 Confederation September 1, 1905 (split from Northwest Territories) (8th [Province]) Area Ranked... Motto: Splendor Sine Occasu (Latin: Splendour Without Sunset (diminishment)) Capital Victoria Largest city Vancouver Official languages English Government - Lieutenant-Governor Iona Campagnolo - Premier Gordon Campbell (BC Liberal) Federal representation in Canadian Parliament - House seats 36 - Senate seats 6 Confederation July 20, 1871 (6th province) Area  Ranked 5th - Total 944,735... Motto: Gloriosus et Liber (Latin: Glorious and free) BC AB SK MB ON QC NB PE NS NL YT NT NU Capital Winnipeg Largest city Winnipeg Official languages English Government - Lieutenant-Governor John Harvard - Premier Gary Doer (NDP) Federal representation in Canadian Parliament - House seats 14 - Senate seats 6 Confederation... Motto: Multis E Gentibus Vires (Latin: The Strength of Many Peoples) Capital Regina Largest city Saskatoon Official languages English Government - Lieutenant-Governor Gordon Barnhart - Premier Lorne Calvert (NDP) Federal representation in Canadian Parliament - House seats 14 - Senate seats 6 Confederation September 1, 1905 (Split from NWT) (9th (province)) Area  Ranked...

History

London Drugs was founded in 1945 as a small drugstore in Vancouver, British Columbia by Sam Bass. Later the store was sold to an American, and then sold back to a Canadian. In 1976, the H.Y. Louie Group, under the direction of president Tong Louie acquired the business.^[1][2] This article refers to the city in British Columbia, Canada. ...

Products

London Drugs owns the Certified Data house brand of computer products, which has been in production since 1984. Its advertising slogan is "Nobody Does it Better." London Drugs is known for carrying brands such as Onkyo, Grandview, Stewart Screens, DVDO, Sony, Toshiba, Samsung, Monster Cable and many more in their Photo/Electronics, Audio/Video Systems, and computer departments. They also have a full service photo department offering 1 hour development and passport pictures in 5 minutes or less. London Drugs is also one of the largest Apple Computer retailers in Canada, selling the full line of Macintosh computers and iPods. Their Photo/Electronics department offers a large variety of point-and-shoot digital cameras, as well as over a many different DSLR cameras from brands such as Nikon, Canon, Sony, Pentax, and Olympus. Generic brands of consumer products are distinguished by the absence of a well-known brand name. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Onkyo the company Onkyo Corporation ) is a Japanese consumer electronics manufacturer, specializing in home cinema and audio equipment. ... Grandview is the name of some places in the world: Grandview, Manitoba, Canada Grandview, Illinois, United States of America Grandview, Iowa, United States of America Grandview, Missouri, United States of America Grandview, Ohio, United States of America Grandview, Texas, United States of America Grandview, Washington, United States of America Grandview... Sony Corporation ) is a Japanese multinational corporation and one of the worlds largest media conglomerates with revenue of $66. ... Toshiba Corporations headquarters (Center) in Hamamatsucho, Tokyo Toshiba Corporation sales by division for year ending March 31, 2005 Toshiba Corporation ) (TYO: 6502 ) is a Japanese multinational conglomerate manufacturing company, headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. ... Samsung Group is one of the largest South Korean business groupings. ... Monster Cable is a brand of audio and video cable for electronics, primarily speaker cable and cable for audio and video components. ... Apple Inc. ... For other uses, see Macintosh (disambiguation) and Mac. ... The title given to this article is incorrect due to technical limitations. ... A digital single lens reflex or DSLR camera is a single-lens reflex camera (SLR) which records images using an electronic sensor (Usually a CCD or CMOS chip) instead of film. ... For other uses, see Nikon (disambiguation). ... Look up canon in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Sony Corporation ) is a Japanese multinational corporation and one of the worlds largest media conglomerates with revenue of $66. ... Pentax Corporation ) (TYO: 7750 ) is a Japanese company founded in 1919 as Asahi Optical Joint Stock Co. ... This article refers to a mountain in Greece. ...

Levy

London Drugs is only one of a few retailers who choose to advertise the Canadian Recording industry Levy on recordable media separately on the consumers bill. They do this because the majority of consumers are unaware that such a levy even exists.

For example, CD-Rs have a levy of $0.21 per disk so a 50 pack which has a price tag of $19.99 comes out to $30.49 (plus tax) with the levy applied.

London Drugs Growth

The company started its expansion eastwards after the initial successes of its first store in Vancouver, achieving successes in the provinces of Saskatchewan and Alberta they continued to expand East. London Drugs is focused on steady conservative growth and is always looking for new locations and opportunities.

Tobacco

London Drugs has been checking ID for tobacco purchases for individuals who appear to be under 25 years of age. Starting May 1, 2007 London Drugs is joining a growing number of retailers who are asking for government issued ID for all tobacco purchases. Customers have been informed of this change by multiple signs in the store and around the Customer Service Desk; the area where tobacco products must be purchased. Questions have been asked as to why London Drugs has taken such action and the response has been to combat the sale of tobacco products to individuals who are under age. London Drugs now joins a small number of retailers who have enacted similar policies.

As a Pharmacy first, London Drugs also offers Smoking Cessation information. All stores have Pharmacists that can assist customers in their attempt to stop smoking. All tobacco products are placed in special bags that have literature on how to stop smoking and the benefits of a healthier lifestyle choice.

Customer Service

London Drugs is known for providing a wide range of technology products and services that meet the needs of its customers.

London Drugs pricing is usually in line with other major retailers on most items. In the event that a product is on sale at a competitor though, London Drugs will match the pricing as long as it is the same product (i.e.: not a different model), the price is verifiable and the competitor has it in stock.

The London Drugs price guarantee also extends for 30 days after the date of purchase as well, meaning if the price of an item drops within a month of the customer purchasing it they can return within that month to claim the new lower price. London Drugs will also take returns on items up to 15 days after the date of purchase provided the customer has the original receipt and the product is returned in its original packaging with all included accessories present.

List of Stores

• 01 - Main Street (BC) First Store/Pharmacy Closed
• 02 - Georgia and Granville (BC) Formerly located in Dunsmuir and Granville
• 03 - New West (BC) Formerly located in New West Quay
• 04 - Broadway (BC) Soon to be in the corner of Cambie and Broadway
• 05 - North Vancouver(BC)
• 06 - Kingsway Street (Burnaby, BC)
• 07 - Hastings (BC) Soon to be Expanding to the entire store block
• 08 - King George (Whalley, BC)
• 09 - Guildford Mall (BC)
• 10 - Kerrisdale Station (BC)
• 11 - Richmond #3 Road (BC)
• 12 - Kelowna (BC)
• 13 - There is no store 13.
• 14 - Quadra (Victoria, BC)
• 15 - Coquitlam (BC)
• 16 - Clearbrook (West Oaks Mall Abbotsford) (BC)
• 17 - Delta (BC)
• 18 - Langley (BC)
• 19 - Robson Street (Vancouver, BC)
• 20 - Village Market (Sherwood Park, AB)
• 21 - North Town Mall (Edmonton, AB)
• 22 - Jasper Gates (Edmonton, AB)
• 23 - London Centre (Edmonton, AB)
• 24 - Red Deer (AB)
• 26 - West Edmonton Mall (Edmonton, AB)
• 28 - Wessex (BC)
• 29 - Victoria Yates Street (BC)
• 30 - Heritage (Calgary, AB)
• 31 - London Towne Square (Calgary, AB)
• 32 - London Place West (Calgary, AB)
• 33 - Brentwood Mall (Calgary, AB)
• 34 - Gateway Power Center (Grande Prairie, AB)
• 35 - Kamloops (BC)
• 36 - Port Place Mall, Nanaimo (BC)
• 37 - Ladner (BC)
• 38 - Lethbridge (AB)
• 39 - Vernon (Bc)
• 40 - Beddington Towne Centre (Calgary, AB)
• 41 - Chilliwack (BC)
• 42 - White Rock (BC)
• 44 - Park Royal (BC)
• 45 - Oliver Square West (Edmonton, AB)
• 47 - Maple Ridge,(BC)
• 48 - Inglewood Mall (St. Albert)
• 50 - Davie Street (BC) Needs a new location or expand the store size
• 51 - Parkwood (Prince George, BC)
• 52 - Richmond Ironwood (BC) Located close to the Head Office
• 53 - 41st and Victoria (BC)
• 54 - Tillicum Mall, Victoria (BC)
• 55 - Mission (BC)
• 56 - Brentwood Mall (BC)
• 57 - South Edmonton Common (Edmonton, AB)
• 58 - Mount Royal (Calgary, AB)
• 60 - Medicine Hat (AB)
• 61 - Gibsons (BC)
• 62 - 8th Street (Saskatoon, SK)
• 63 - First Regina East (Regina, SK)
• 64 - First Calgary SE (Calgary, AB)
• 65 - The Mall at Lawson Heights (Saskatoon, SK)
• 66 - St. Vital Centre (Winnipeg, MB)
• 67 - Courtenay (BC)
• 68 - Royal Oak (Calgary, AB)
• 70 - Penticton (BC)
• 71 - Marine Way (BC)
• 72 - North Nanaimo (BC)
• 73 - Campbell River (BC)
• 74 - West Oaks Plaza (Abbotsford, BC) Located next to Save-On-Foods.
• 75 - Cloverdale (BC)

Trivia

• In the movie Catch and Release near the end, Gray tosses an envelope of photos on Dennis's desk. The envelope is a London Drugs 1 Hour Photo envelope circa 2006.
• A campaign for Sunday store openings in Red Deer, Alberta in the 1980s was led by London Drugs store manager Bill Statnyk, and was eventually successful.

Catch and Release is a romantic comedy film released on January 26, 2007. ... For other uses, see Red Deer. ... The 1980s refers to the years from 1980 to 1989. ...

References

1. ^ londondrugs.com - Company History
2. ^ The Greater Vancouver Book, p.51. 1997, Linkman Press, Vancouver, BC

External links

• Official website