Alberta (Rural Roots Canada) – Peavey Mart has announced it’s looking to reopen more stores across Canada as it prepares to open four previously closed locations in Alberta later this fall.
In August, the farm goods provider announced it would reopen its Spruce Grove, Westlock, Camrose, and Lacombe locations. In an updated statement on its website, it confirmed it’s looking at other previously shuttered locations, including in Saskatchewan.
“We know that the closure of Peavey Mart stores left a gap for many customers,” said CEO Doug Anderson. “Our investors and ownership group recognize the importance of Peavey Mart in the Canadian retail landscape, and we’re grateful for the opportunity to relaunch the brand in these communities.”
The ownership group that secured the rights to the Peavey Mart name and associated intellectual property says it wants to open between seven and 12 more stores. The reopened stores will be serviced by a 40,000 sq. ft. distribution centre in Red Deer County, Alberta, to support the ongoing operations and distribution requirements. It has also started the recruitment process for jobs within the stores and the distribution warehouse.
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“We’re bringing back the Peavey Mart that people know and love, a Peavey Mart focused on the needs of the farmer, rancher, acreage owner, homeowner and homesteader with a strong emphasis on providing value for dollars spent in our stores,” said Kurt Schultz, Lead Merchant and a member of the operations leadership team.
The updated statement on the website says customers can expect to see a variety of brands back on store shelves, including Harvest Goodness, Rolling Acres, Scotts, Dickies, Pitt Boss, Shell, and more.
In a previous statement, it said the Peavey Mart revival would be “focused on the needs of the farmer, rancher, acreage owner, and homesteader with a strong emphasis on providing value for dollars spent in our stores.”
In January, Peavey Mart announced it was shutting down all its stores nationwide as it sought creditor protection. At the time, it cited economic challenges, including inflation, rising costs, supply chain disruptions, and low consumer confidence, as the reason for the shutdown.
