London Drugs has opened its second store in Winnipeg, representing the doubling of its retail footprint in Manitoba and unveiling its second refreshed concept store in Western Canada.
Situated in the CF Polo Park shopping centre with an address at 1485 Portage Avenue, the new store represents London Drugs’ continued commitment to growth in the province and as retailer prioritizing future-forward shopping experiences, said the company.
Covering 29,895 square feet, the company said the store takes residence in a prominent location on the second floor in a unit previously occupied by Zellers. It is the second London Drugs location in Western Canada to launch with a reimagined vision for retail rooted in human-centered design thinking, following London Drugs at The Amazing Brentwood in Burnaby, BC, which opened in May 2025.Custom design in-store stems to a pharmacy division with private consultation rooms and a modernized shopping experience showcasing Canadian-made products.
Building on the success of London Drugs’ St. Vital Centre location, the new store has added up to 90 jobs for local residents across retail, pharmacy, and management roles, further supporting Winnipeg’s economic growth while the company expands across the region, it added.
“Expanding in Manitoba with a store at CF Polo Park shopping centre, Winnipeg’s busiest retail destination welcoming an estimated 10 million visitors annually, is an opportunity we don’t take for granted,” said Clint Mahlman, London Drugs’ president and COO. “Which is why we are opening with our latest design, which was designed to capture the 2035 retail experience, and we now invite the community to experience it.
“CF Polo Park is now home to the 80th London Drugs store in Western Canada, and the second to roll out our innovative design concept. We would like to thank our customers for believing in our brand over the last eight decades and look forward to this next phase of growth here in Winnipeg.”
Under the design project, London Drugs said its CF Polo Park location boasts a seamless flow guided by four principles: assistance, personalization, community, and discovery. The store is equipped with a Connected Health service point for technology education and solutions, pharmacy services, and beauty products with a focus on dermatology. Customers can also bring items including soft plastic packaging and small appliances to the recycling counter in-store to support sustainable practices.
“We are thrilled to welcome London Drugs to the centre. As Winnipeg’s premier shopping destination, this addition reaffirms our commitment to providing a diverse, high-quality retail mix that meets the needs of our community,” said Peter Havens, General Manager, CF Polo Park.
Founded in 1945, B.C.-based London Drugs sells throughout Canada through its online store, http://www.londondrugs.com/ and has 80 London Drugs locations in more than 35 major markets across British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba.
London Drugs said its multi-year human-centered design project pioneered is targeted at reimagining the retail experience to meet the dynamic and evolving needs of customers. This initiative includes the roll-out of a refreshed vision for retail and in-store design created in partnership with Montreal-based interior architecture firm Rümker, with enhancements for all store departments and a focus on wellness and sustainability. The first London Drugs location to open under the project in May 2025 is at The Amazing Brentwood in Burnaby, British Columbia.
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