Metro has opened the doors to its 132nd store in Ontario in Ottawa’s Byward Market.
The store covers over 32,000 square feet with Metro hiring 125 employees to manage the new location.
Customers will be able to shop a variety of fresh and local products including Foodland Ontario produce, and the option for online click-and-collect ordering or delivery through Skip the Dishes.
“This new store is a true reflection of the ByWard Market. We are giving customers what they want including local products through our Locally Sourced program and a great selection of ready-made meals including stone baked artisan pizza and a hot carvery station, featuring our “signature” Montreal Smoked Meat Sandwich. It is important to us that our store integrates with the community, so we’ve tailored our product offering and store décor to the neighbourhood,” says Joe Fusco, senior vice president, Metro.
The store has officially been named Metro Rideau and the décor features photos of local landmarks to pay tribute to the surrounding community. To further strengthen its commitment to the community, Metro will donate $10,000 to the Ottawa Food Bank who is affiliated with Feed Ontario – a long-time partner, notably through One More Bite, Metro food recovery program which has distributed more than 27 million kilograms of food, helping to fight food insecurity while keeping waste out of landfills between 2016 to 2023.
“We are so excited to be rejoining the Ottawa’s ByWard Market community. Our goal is to provide our customers with the best shopping experience possible,” says Shawn Steinburg, store manager, Metro. “I’m looking forward to opening our doors and welcoming everyone to our new and modern store.”
The new store will offer University of Ottawa students’ extra value through Metro’s student discount program, providing a 10 per cent discount every day of the week at the Rideau Street location.
