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Family brings years of experience to Island Foods Wholesale Island Foods Wholesale may be new to qathet, but the family behind it is no stranger to retail or serving coastal communities. The Cameron family, based in the Comox Valley, has spent more than 30 years running convenience stores and gas stations north of Nanaimo. In 2017, Jim and Susan Cameron bought Island Foods & Freight in Port McNeill, expanding into food distribution and transportation with their children, Courtney and Colin. As a freight company, Island Foods & Freight was already coming across to qathet to deliver to local businesses and homes. On those trips, the Camerons saw how much residents relied on having Costco products brought in. When the chance came to take over the local Costco-based store, they stepped in. “We could see how customers relied on the service of having Costco products brought across, so when the opportunity came up to take over the location, we stepped up to ensure Powell River would not lose access to these products,” explains Courtney. Today, Island Foods Wholesale is a warehouse-style shop offering bulk groceries, snacks, household items, diapers, vitamins and appliances. “Island Foods Wholesale is a loBLUE MOUNTAIN ESTATES
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Island Foods Wholesale and Island Foods & Freight offer Kirkland bestsellers, custom orders and delivery without the membership fees or the ferry ride.
cal one-stop shop packed with Kirkland favourites and Costco bestsellers, without the membership fees or the ferry ride,” she adds. Despite the word “wholesale” in its name, the store is not limited to business customers. “People see the word ‘wholesale’ and assume it is only for businesses, but that is not the direction we went. Families, individuals, restaurants, businesses, anyone can shop with us. There is no membership required.” The Camerons opened with staple items and everyday essentials, then quickly added to the shelves based OCEAN VIEW
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Anyone interested in freight can call 250.956.3328, email courtney@ islandfoods.net or stop by Island Foods Wholesale at 4296 D Joyce Avenue for information. The Camerons say being familyowned and operated shapes how they do business. “We everytocustomer like part Gettreat the Peak Go iPhone appWe now of our family. strive to go above available the we do our best and beyond,inand App Store or iTunes to offer flexibility when special or urgent off-schedule deliveries are needed because we know how important it is to our customers.” For them, good service means PERSONAL REAL ESTATE friendly staff, stocked shelvesCORPORATION and a clean, organized store that makes shopping easy and enjoyable. WARREN The family hopes toBEHAN keep growPERSONAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION the Peak to Go ing Get Island Foods Wholesale and iPhone app now its available freight in services while staythe ingApp focused on relationships and Store or iTunes WA reliability. “Over the next few years, we want PERSONAL REALgrowing ESTATE CORPORATION to continue while mainPERS taining the great service customers expect. We are so excited to see Island Foods Wholesale grow and to be able to contribute to the local community. We look forward to welcoming new customers and continuing to serve the Powell River community for years to come.” For more information, call PERSONAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION 236.328.2004.
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on customer feedback. Keto and gluten-free products have joined the mix, along with seasonal items such as Christmas decorations, gift products and small appliances. Customer requests guide much of what ends up in store. A request sheet at the counter lets shoppers suggest items to carry regularly. For products needed only once in a while, the team offers special orders, bringing in requested items WATERFRONT
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on the next delivery and calling customers when they arrive. Behind the storefront, Island Foods & Freight keeps the qathet location stocked and serves customers far beyond it. The company transports Costco products, but also furniture, appliances and other large items from stores in Courtenay and Campbell River, shipping around Vancouver Island and across BC.
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