London Drugs Closes Western Canada Stores Due to Operational Issue

Retail and pharmacy chain London Drugs has announced the temporary closure of its stores across Western Canada due to an unforeseen operational issue. The headquarters of the retailer, London Drugs, is based in British Columbia. The company took to social media platforms, including Twitter (X) and Facebook, to inform customers of the closures, emphasizing that the shutdown is temporary.

In a statement to Global News, Jessica Harcombe Fleming, senior vice president at Tartanbond, expressed the company’s intention to provide updates on the situation later in the day. She apologized for any inconvenience caused and thanked customers for their patience. The nature of the operational issue causing the closures was not disclosed by London Drugs.

Staff at London Drugs stores in Edmonton confirmed that the issue affecting the stores began earlier that morning and appeared to be widespread across the company. No specific reason was provided for the closures as London Drugs reassured customers on social media that the shutdown is not permanent.

Pharmacists at London Drugs stores are on standby to assist customers with urgent pharmacy needs during the temporary closure. The company advised customers to contact their local store’s pharmacy directly to make necessary arrangements. Despite the closures, London Drugs assured customers that the shutdown is temporary and not a permanent measure.

In an interview with CBC News, staff at a London Drugs location in Kamloops, British Columbia, cited a ‘computer issue’ as the reason preventing the store from assisting customers. With nearly 80 stores in operation across British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba, London Drugs is a prominent retail chain in Western Canada. Updates on the situation are expected to be provided by the company later in the day, according to statements from London Drugs to CBC News and Global News.