For some communities, the local Fields Store is their lifeline, and until recently, many towns were facing difficult days ahead with the news their Fields stores would be closing. However, communities like 100 Mile House can breathe a little easier these days, as FHC Holdings Ltd. has purchased 57 Fields stores in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and the Northwest Territories, and plans to remain a strong member of each of these communities for many years to come.
“Fields has been an integral part of many communities across Western Canada for many years,” says FHC president Jason McDougall.
“Our team is very excited at the prospect of serving the 57 communities in which it has acquired stores, and will work to ensure people continue to be able to get what they need in their local communities.”
Fields has been part of the landscape of Western Canada for more than 60 years, with the first store opened in Vancouver in 1950. A fixture in small towns for decades, Fields will continue to proudly serve the small communities that have been acquired by FHC, and will work with each of them to further ensure they are meeting and exceeding the needs of its customers.
“Our focus always goes back to how we can best serve the customer in our communities,” adds McDougall. “The goal is to bring in the merchandise that makes the most sense for each community we serve, and we’re looking forward to bringing in a selection of great products and merchandise to communities across the West.
“Our stores will be focused on more everyday low prices, providing more value through deals on a regular basis and will continue to provide an assortment of those everyday items customers have always expected as well.”
McDougall says he is eager to get to know the store managers and people in the communities, and will be travelling around to each store in the near future to ensure the company is truly engaged at every level.
As a further demonstration of Fields commitment to the communities, a percentage of profits will go to support various initiatives and charities within each community.
