Latest news with #Save-On-Foods
Vancouver Sun
09-07-2025
- Business
- Vancouver Sun
Purdys now available in Save-On-Foods thanks to 'buy Canadian' movement
Purdys Chocolatier says the buy Canadian movement has generated so much demand for its products that it decided to sell them outside its own stores for the first time in its 118-year history. The Vancouver-based confectionary company's products can now be found on the shelves of Save-On-Foods, a western Canadian grocer. It was inspired to make the leap because of the wave of patriotism U.S. President Donald Trump sparked when he started threatening Canada with hefty tariffs at the start of the year. 'Since about January, we really noticed … people either remembered that we are a Canadian brand and always have been or were interested in learning more about Canadian brands and how they could support Canadian companies through that uncertain time,' said Kriston Dean, vice-president of marketing and sales at Purdys. Start your day with a roundup of B.C.-focused news and opinion. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Sunrise will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. Their interest manifested in a more than 200 per cent increase in traffic to Purdys website and a whopping 300 per cent spike in searches about whether the brand is Canadian. Those searchers found the company began when entrepreneur Richard Carmon Purdy moved from London, Ont., to Vancouver and started tinkering with candy making. By 1907, he had opened his first chocolate shop at 915 Robson St. Purdys now has dozens of stores and a wide array of chocolate products manufactured at a B.C. facility. Through much of its recent history, Purdys mulled whether it was time to sell its chocolates through other retailers but never pursued the avenue because it was 'very committed' to its own stores, Dean said. This year's push to support domestic businesses challenged that thinking, especially when Easter delivered a 25 per cent increase in new customers compared with the year before. 'We obviously cannot be in every community across the country and so (we were thinking) how could we give more options to more Canadians who were looking for Canadian options?' Dean said. The company realized a grocer was a logical fit and soon after brokered a deal with Pattison Food Group. Now shoppers at 131 of its Save-On-Foods locations can purchase chocolate bars in mint, peanut butter and salted butter toffee flavours. Also on offer are the brand's hedgehogs — a Purdys chocolate treat dating back to the early 90s that is shaped like the animal and filled with a hazelnut gianduja centre. While the quartet is only making a limited-time appearance at Save-On-Foods and the chain's footprint is mostly confined to B.C., Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan and the Yukon, Dean said Purdys sees the arrangement as 'a stepping-stone.' 'We are looking to see how successful this is and if customers continue to want this product in their grocery environments, we will be looking for more partners into the future,' she said.
Global News
09-07-2025
- Business
- Global News
Purdys to sell outside its stores for 1st time due to ‘Buy Canadian' demand
Purdys Chocolatier says the buy Canadian movement has generated so much demand for its products that it decided to sell them outside its own stores for the first time in its 118-year-old history. Kriston Dean, the Vancouver-based confectionary company's vice-president of marketing and sales, says as soon as tariff tensions emerged, shoppers' interest in the brand was piqued. Get daily National news Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. Sign up for daily National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy The brand's website traffic jumped more than 200 per cent and searches about whether it is Canadian popped by a whopping 300 per cent. When Easter rolled around, the spiking interest translated into a 25 per cent increase in new customers compared with the year before. Such numbers gave the company the confidence to forge a deal with Pattison Food Group to put four varieties of Purdys chocolates on the shelves of western Canadian grocer Save-On-Foods. Story continues below advertisement Dean says Purdys is watching to see how its chocolates perform at Save-On-Foods to help determine whether it should expand its brand even further outside its own stores.
Winnipeg Free Press
09-07-2025
- Business
- Winnipeg Free Press
Demand from ‘buy Canadian' movement pushes Purdys to move into grocer Save-On-Foods
Purdys Chocolatier says the buy Canadian movement has generated so much demand for its products that it decided to sell them outside its own stores for the first time in its 118-year-old history. Kriston Dean, the Vancouver-based confectionary company's vice-president of marketing and sales, says as soon as tariff tensions emerged, shoppers' interest in the brand was piqued. The brand's website traffic jumped more than 200 per cent and searches about whether it is Canadian popped by a whopping 300 per cent. When Easter rolled around, the spiking interest translated into a 25 per cent increase in new customers compared with the year before. Such numbers gave the company the confidence to forge a deal with Pattison Food Group to put four varieties of Purdys chocolates on the shelves of western Canadian grocer Save-On-Foods. Every Second Friday The latest on food and drink in Winnipeg and beyond from arts writers Ben Sigurdson and Eva Wasney. Dean says Purdys is watching to see how its chocolates perform at Save-On-Foods to help determine whether it should expand its brand even further outside its own stores. This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 9, 2025.
Hamilton Spectator
09-07-2025
- Business
- Hamilton Spectator
Demand from ‘buy Canadian' movement pushes Purdys to move into grocer Save-On-Foods
Purdys Chocolatier says the buy Canadian movement has generated so much demand for its products that it decided to sell them outside its own stores for the first time in its 118-year-old history. Kriston Dean, the Vancouver-based confectionary company's vice-president of marketing and sales, says as soon as tariff tensions emerged, shoppers' interest in the brand was piqued. The brand's website traffic jumped more than 200 per cent and searches about whether it is Canadian popped by a whopping 300 per cent. When Easter rolled around, the spiking interest translated into a 25 per cent increase in new customers compared with the year before. Such numbers gave the company the confidence to forge a deal with Pattison Food Group to put four varieties of Purdys chocolates on the shelves of western Canadian grocer Save-On-Foods. Dean says Purdys is watching to see how its chocolates perform at Save-On-Foods to help determine whether it should expand its brand even further outside its own stores. This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 9, 2025.
Yahoo
02-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
RBC and Pattison Food Group expand partnership to bring added convenience and everyday value to shoppers in Western Canada
RBC cardholders can now get 2x More Rewards points on purchases at eligible Pattison Food Group locations including Save-On-Foods VANCOUVER, BC, June 2, 2025 /CNW/ - Today, Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) and Pattison Food Group (PFG), Western Canada's largest provider of food and health products, announced that they are expanding their strategic partnership following the successful launch of the More Rewards RBC Visa and More Rewards RBC Visa Infinite credit cards earlier this year. Now, all eligible RBC credit and debit cardholders can earn double the More Rewards points, PFG's loyalty program currency, by linking their RBC card to their More Rewards card. More Rewards points can be collected at eligible More Rewards grocery partners, including Save-On-Foods, Quality Foods and Buy-Low Foods. "Groceries are such a significant and essential everyday purchase for Canadians and we're excited to bring more everyday value to so many of our clients," said Simon Maycock, Senior Vice President, Loyalty & Merchant Solutions, RBC. "Together with Pattison Food Group, we're making it easy for customers across Western Canada to maximize their rewards and get even more value." "Building on our partnership and the successful launch of our More Rewards RBC Visa and More Rewards RBC Visa Infinite cards earlier this year, we are excited to offer even more points to RBC cardholders when they link their More Rewards card to their existing RBC card," said Heidi Ferriman, Senior Vice President of People, Marketing and Corporate Affairs, Pattison Food Group. "We know that Canadian shoppers are always looking for value and More Rewards provides amazing redemption offers on the things that matter to them like groceries, gift cards and travel." Easy to Link, Easy to EarnBeginning today, RBC credit and debit cardholders can link their eligible cards by visiting and following three easy steps. Once linked, eligible RBC cards will automatically earn 2x More Rewards points when they pay with their RBC card and scan their More Rewards card at participating grocery partners across British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and the Yukon, including Save-On-Foods, Quality Foods, Nesters Market, Urban Fare, Buy-Low Foods and PriceSmart Foods. Clients who are not yet More Rewards members can sign up during the linking process or by visiting Another Way to Earn FasterThe More Rewards RBC Visa card More Rewards RBC Visa Infinite credit cards are the fastest and most seamless way to earn the maximum number of More Rewards points per purchase. More information about the Avion Rewards and More Rewards Linked Loyalty Program can be found at About RBCRoyal Bank of Canada is a global financial institution with a purpose-driven, principles-led approach to delivering leading performance. Our success comes from the 97,000+ employees who leverage their imaginations and insights to bring our vision, values and strategy to life so we can help our clients thrive and communities prosper. As Canada's biggest bank and one of the largest in the world, based on market capitalization, we have a diversified business model with a focus on innovation and providing exceptional experiences to our more than 19 million clients in Canada, the U.S. and 27 other countries. Learn more at We are proud to support a broad range of community initiatives through donations, community investments and employee volunteer activities. See how at About More RewardsMore Rewards is one of Western Canada's favourite loyalty programs with more than 30 years in business and millions of active members. More Rewards provides customers the opportunity to easily earn points on everyday purchases and then redeem for rewards such as free travel, groceries, gift cards and more. With the More Rewards card, you can earn points during almost every grocery shop at Save-On-Foods, PriceSmart Foods, Buy-Low Foods, Nesters Market, Quality Foods and Urban Fare, in addition to hundreds of More Rewards partner locations such as Panago Pizza, Jim Pattison Auto Group, Speedy Glass, and more. Learn more at About Pattison Food GroupEstablished in 2021, the Pattison Food Group is a Jim Pattison business and Western Canada's leading provider of food and drugs. The Pattison Food Group includes Save-On-Foods, Buy-Low Foods, Quality Foods, Everything Wine, Pure Integrative Pharmacy, Imperial Distributors Canada Inc, and other Jim Pattison Group specialty and wholesale operations. Its businesses employ more than 30,000 team members in its nearly 300 food and drug retail locations and share a passion for giving back to the communities where they do business. Pattison Food Group businesses are leaders in customer service and innovation and are committed to achieving long-term growth. For more information, please contact:Julia Miller, RBC Corporate Communications, Food Group Media Relations, 778-366-3000, mediarelations@ SOURCE RBC Royal Bank View original content to download multimedia:
