Similarly,
Costco worries less than expected:
Almost three weeks after Costco’s opening in Rimouski. Therefore, it is clear that the threat did not materialize as it was believed for neighboring cities like Amqui or Matane. Nevertheless,
After years to announce its arrival. However, the multinational finally opened its doors on August 5, to the delight of thousands of consumers. Similarly,
Several small shops feared seeing the giant land in the capital of Bas-Saint-Laurent. The reality seems ultimately better than we thought.
“We saw a lot of vehicles from New Brunswick circulating on 132 in Amqui. You have to find ways to encourage them to stop here and spend time there, ”says mayor Sylvie Blanchette.
She is of the opinion costco worries less than expected that there are several interesting businesses in Amqui. the surrounding area that are worth seeing. “We must be able to promote our niche shops. And once they have stopped, they can take advantage of the activities we offer, our restaurants and even our hotels. »»
In Matane. the president of the Chamber of Commerce, Denis Lévesque, admits that he had echoes of local businesses as to a lower crowd since the opening of Costco in Rimouski.
An unpretentious survey of the population reveals that the arrival of Costco has aroused a certain curiosity. Several people have already visited it. but the majority of respondents do not intend to abandon local businesses, especially due to the distance.
More local products – Costco worries less than expected
Since its opening. regional products have made their appearances in the aisles of the new warehouse, such as submarines and sandwiches from the Pol-O-Bic factory or the beers of costco worries less than expected the L’Octant microbrewery.
The Isle-Verte company. Pat BBQ, announced last week the entry of its products in the Costco of Rimouski, Lévis, Sainte-Foy, Laval and Chicoutimi.
According to our information, Costco would likely to add suppliers from East-du-Québec for its Rimouski branch. However, these must ensure that it is assuming the rate of an imposing sales turnover as according to multinational.
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