Over the last number of months, you may have noticed some changes at the Steinbach Sobeys. The grocery store has been undergoing renovations, and the owner and store team are thrilled to welcome everyone into the new-and-improved Sobeys for the first time!

Although the store has remained open during the renovations, the team is making it official with a grand re-opening event. “We’re starting it off doing what we do best,” says owner Lee Kotowicz, “and that’s promoting local.”

The floral department has been replaced with a brand-new full-service department.From April 7th to 13th, customers can celebrate with incredible deals from a selection of local suppliers, including Pioneer Sausage, Spenst Bros. Pizza, and Stone City Coffee. From the 13th to the 27th, the celebration will continue with many more in-store deals, including extra Air Miles when you buy certain meat and seafood items, and Easter deals on top of that!

“We can’t believe the day has finally come,” exclaims Kotowicz. “It seems like it’s been forever, but we’re excited to show our customers our gorgeous new store.”

Kotowicz can’t thank his store teammates and customers enough for their patience while the store remained open throughout the renovation process. “Our teammates have been exceptional, and our customers have been phenomenal,” he says.

Every department has seen changes in this renovation, and there’s something new to see at every corner of the store.

The floral department has been replaced with a brand-new full-service department. “We’ve got a great florist working for us,” says Kotowicz. “It’s well-deserved with the fantastic job she does.”

The wonderful smell of fresh-baked products will greet you in the new and expanded location, and there is even more selection to choose from! “We’ve added in a larger assortment of your family favourites, plus we now offer custom cakes, made right in-store,” says Kotowicz. “Our team will prepare special occasion cakes to your specifications to ensure every celebration is special.”

Both the meat and seafood departments have been expanded.New in the produce section is the huge grab-and-go fresh-cut fruit and vegetable selection. “Everything in the fresh-cut cooler is cut by hand by our produce team and we’re excited to show off our new cases in that department, but our big focus is still on our quality of produce.”

The meat and seafood departments have been expanded, meaning Steinbach Sobeys now has a department fully dedicated to each. Fresh fish, oysters, and more are laid out on ice in the Fish Market, tempting customers with a delicious meal. The Butcher Shop still offers customers their choice cuts of meat, with the new addition of marinated meats, gourmet burgers, and kebabs ready for the nicer weather.

One of Kotowicz’s favourite additions to the store is the custom-made sandwich option in the kitchen. “It’s incredible,” he says. “We also have a hot food bar where everything is the same price per gram. So, on those evenings when you can’t decide what to cook, you know that your meal is ready at Sobeys.”

And last but not least, the front end got a much-needed expansion. “We have more checkouts than we’ve ever had,” says Kotowicz, “and on top of that, we’ve also got four self-checkouts. We know it's new for everybody, our staff included, but we're all learning together and it's going very well.”

 

Kotowicz and the staff at Sobeys in Steinbach are happy with the new additions and updates, and are excited to start enjoying the finished product. “It feels like we’ve been under renovation for years,” says Kotowicz, “we’re excited it’s over, and I can’t thank my store teammates enough for the amazing job they do every single day. I’m lucky to come to work with them!”

Whether you’re out for groceries or need something quick to eat, head over to Sobeys in Steinbach to check out the incredible renovations and to get in on the amazing local deals during the grand re-opening event from April 7th to 27th!

Fresh fish, oysters, and more are laid out on ice in the Fish Market, tempting customers with a delicious meal.