"We're proud to be joining forces with the Kingston community on our first store outside of the Ottawa-Cornwall region," stated CEO Jeff York.

"Friendly customer service is part of our promise and commitment to providing the very best shopping experience, and we're excited to be working with the people of Kingston to serve our newest customers."

The company recently announced a future store opening in Orleans, less than a kilometre away from where it closed a facility four years ago.

The grocer currently has 11 stores in Ottawa and Cornwall, employing 1,500 people. Its latest location opened in Stittsville last year.