Bulk Barn
 Logo used since 2015 | |
 Bulk Barn store in Bowmanville, Ontario | |
| Type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Retail |
| Founded | September 1982 |
| Founder | Carl Ofield |
| Headquarters | 320 Don Hillock Drive, , Canada |
Area served | Canada |
Key people |
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| Website | www |
Bulk Barn Foods Limited is a Canadian retail chain specializing in bulk foods. Founded by Carl Ofield[1] in September 1982,[2] it is the largest bulk foods retailer in Canada. Its stores sell common to somewhat specialty foods, such as those that are vegan, gluten-free, non-GMO, and other common dietary restrictions.
Bulk Barn cannot be considered zero waste due to its heavy use of plastic in both prepackaged and bulk items, however, the store encourages customers to use its Reusable Container Program to reduce waste.[3][2]
History
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1982
[edit]Bulk Barn Foods Limited was founded by Carl Ofield in September 1982. In its early years, Bulk Barn's stores were in malls. The photo below shows a Bulk Barn storefront in Fairview Mall from 1984.
1990
[edit]Bulk Barn underwent a rebranding in 1990, with a new logo, and a transition from shopping mall locations to strip malls.
2015
[edit]In partnership with Leo Burnett Design, Bulk Barn was modernized with a new bold logo, colours, store front, and in-store signage.
Reusable Container Program
[edit]Although Bulk Barn is not a zero-waste store, they have been moving towards more sustainable shopping methods. In February 2017, Bulk Barn introduced their Reusable Container Program; where customers could bring their own reusable containers from home, instead of using a disposable plastic bag. The program was paused over the COVID-19 pandemic due to restrictions, but was reintroduced across the chain in collaboration with local health units.
Promotions
[edit]Bulk Barn regularly has in-store sales, coupons, and savings for students and seniors. Students and seniors save 15% every Wednesday at any Bulk Barn location.[4]
See also
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References
[edit]- ↑ "A high-growth food retailer that's trying to keep it loose | Canadian Grocer". Retrieved 6 November 2019.
- 1 2 "Bulk Barn – Our-Story". www.bulkbarn.ca. Retrieved 6 November 2019.
- ↑ "Bulk Barn has embraced the Zero Waste movement". TreeHugger. Retrieved 7 November 2019.
- ↑ "Bulk Barn – Discount Programs".
External links
[edit]- Official website
Media related to Bulk Barn at Wikimedia Commons
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