Bulk Barn

Bulk Barn Foods Limited
Company type
Private
IndustryRetail
FoundedSeptember 1982; 43 years ago (1982-09)
FounderCarl Ofield
Headquarters320 Don Hillock Drive,
Aurora, Ontario
,
Canada
Area served
Canada
Key people
  • Jason Ofield (CEO)
  • Craig Ofield (Former CEO)
Websitewww.bulkbarn.ca Edit this at Wikidata

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

Bulk Barn's second Toronto location – Fairview Mall, c. 1984

1982

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

Bulk Barn underwent a rebranding in 1990, with a new logo, and a transition from shopping mall locations to strip malls.

2015

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

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

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

References

  1. ^ "A high-growth food retailer that's trying to keep it loose | Canadian Grocer". Retrieved 6 November 2019.
  2. ^ a b "Bulk Barn – Our-Story". www.bulkbarn.ca. Retrieved 6 November 2019.
  3. ^ "Bulk Barn has embraced the Zero Waste movement". TreeHugger. Retrieved 7 November 2019.
  4. ^ "Bulk Barn – Discount Programs".
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