Canadian-owned grocery store to open new location in Vancouver
Following the closure of a 40-year-old London Drugs location in Vancouver, Canadian-owned grocery chain 88 Supermarket has shared that it will be opening in the space ā and it’s sooner than you might think.
“It’s OFFICIAL! š£ We’re beyond excited to announce the GRAND OPENING of our 4TH 88 Supermarket location at Kingsway & Joyce! šš,” wrote the grocer in an Instagram post.
The grocery store advertises itself as a Canadian-owned, “authentic Asian market” that offers Asian, Western, and Latino ingredients.
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“Established in 2008, 88 Supermarket is home to one of the largest selections of ethnic foods in Greater Vancouver,” writes the supermarket on its website. “We are dedicated and proud to offer food varieties from around the world as well as a large selection of local North American foods at very affordable prices.”
Currently, the grocery store operates two locations in Vancouver and one in Richmond. This latest location will open on Thursday, Nov. 19. Plus, the store has promised plenty of grand opening deals and special promotions alongside a special lions dance and ribbon-cutting ceremony.
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The former London Drugs, which first opened in 1985, officially closed its doors on Feb. 2, 2026.
Clint Mahlman, London Drugs’ president and chief operating officer, told Daily Hive Urbanized that the “difficult decision” to close Store 28 at 3328 Kingsway occurred after careful consideration of multiple business factors.
“This decision was not made lightly,” said Mahlman in a statement. “It reflects ongoing challenges with the condition of the physical building and HVAC and landlord maintenance at this location, historic theft in the area, and a general downgrading of the neighbourhood business environment, which together have made this store unsustainable.
“London Drugs remains healthy and competitive across the Lower Mainland and Western Canada. Our focus is on strengthening nearby stores and enhancing customer service.”
With files from Daniel Chai
88 Supermarket
Address: 3328 Kingsway, Vancouver
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