FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Where can I send a Donation/Sponsorship request?

Please visit our corporate website for guidelines and information on how to submit your request. Please note that corporate donations and store donations follow a different submission process.

How can I apply at Loblaws?

Please visit us at our corporate website for our online application process.

What are the payment options available at Loblaws?

We accept PC MasterCard, PC Bank Card, MasterCard, Visa, Interac and Cash.

Why don’t you accept American Express?

Loblaws is dedicated to providing the maximum amount of savings for our customers. To keep our prices as low as possible, we must also keep our costs low. There are a number of ways in which we try to do this. Accepting MasterCard and Visa as the only form of credit card payment is another example of how we keep our costs down. American Express is a more expensive form of credit to our business, which is why we chose to carry only MasterCard and Visa, much in the same way that we may only carry certain national brand groceries if they represent greater value for our business and our customers. Using President’s Choice MasterCard reinforces our mission of offering our customers innovative products at great prices. It is a no-fee card with a tremendous loyalty program which provides our customers with “PC points”, which can be redeemed for free groceries and other rewards.

How can I apply for a PC bank card or PC MasterCard?

You may obtain an application at any of our stores. Online applications are also available at www.pcfinancial.ca.

Why do we charge for shopping bags?

Our goal with this program is not to produce additional revenue: it’s to reduce the overwhelming number of plastic bags currently in use. Canadians take home approximately 55 million plastic bags each week. As the largest national food retail store in Canada, we estimate that this significant move will result in a 55 per cent decrease in the number of plastic shopping bags it distributed, and help to eliminate one billion plastic shopping bags from landfills in 2009. Ultimately, we believe this will benefit us all.

A portion of the proceeds from the charge on plastic shopping bags from Loblaw corporate stores will be donated to WWF-Canada to support environmental programs. WWF-Canada shares our deep commitment to respect the environment and has demonstrated its ability to drive positive results in helping Canadians take action on the environment. Any resulting surplus, if applicable, will be reinvested in the business – in price and customer service.

How can I obtain gift cards?

Gift cards can be purchased and redeemed at any of our stores. If you would like to purchase a larger amount of gift cards in excess of $2000.00, please contact us at the following:Phone: 1-877-776-8446
Email: certifcat@provigo.ca
Fax: 866-277-5077and we will gladly assist you.

Which stores offer the “Upstairs @ Loblaws” classes and programs?

Please visit us at www.pccookingschool.ca for locations and registration. For assistance, please contact 1-800-296-2332, Extension 3.

Why do cashiers no longer package my groceries?

We constantly challenge ourselves to find greater efficiencies in order to provide faster service, while keeping our prices competitive. The Bag-Your-Own program was implemented in a further effort to provide the fastest possible experience at check-out. In addition to ensuring that cashiers are freed up to process a greater number of customer orders, the program also provides the further benefit of lower pricing throughout the store, attained by labour savings.

What’s the difference between Loblaws Great Foods / Superstore and Loblaws?

Differences between banners such as Superstore and Loblaws are driven by our mission to be Canada’s best food, health and home retailer by exceeding customer expectations through innovative products at great prices.

We know that all our customers are unique, and we’ve created unique experiences in each of our banners: Superstores offer expanded beauty, home and general merchandise sections, with lower-cost service models from what you know in Loblaws. Great Food stores offer some unique, market specific service ideas and food products in select locations.

Why can’t I return my purchase at Superstore when I bought it at Loblaws, they belong to the same company?

As our customer, your experience in our stores is very important to us. If products are being returned, we need to improve how we’re meeting your expectations. So that we can focus energy where it’s needed, we require returns to be given back to the same banner as they were purchased from. This also ensures you receive the full, fair price you paid.

Why do you not offer cardboard boxes as a free alternative to plastic bags, like No Frills?

Loblaw Companies Limited is committed to recycling as much material as we can. To ensure that the millions of boxes we receive are recycled in our national programs, they may not be readily available for our customers. In addition to our national recycling programs, No Frills stores have a tradition of reusing cardboard boxes by providing them to customers for their groceries. For more information on our recycling programs and other environmental initiatives, please click on our Corporate Social Responsibility Reports for the way we do business.

My store rearranged everything and now I can’t find the products I purchased regularly?

In reviewing our store formats across the country, it became apparent that the same products are located in many different areas of each store, and we have been trying to determine the most appropriate consistent location for these products in all of our stores. Accordingly, we are attempting to align our stores with a pattern that is consistent with the shopping habits of the majority of our customers. For example, the store departments will be arranged to go from non-food (i.e. pet, paper, laundry, cleaners, etc.) to beverage and snack, followed by cooking, ethnic, baking, lunch categories, breakfast and finally dairy/frozen. Having said this, these store transitions are always motivated by a desire to improve the shopping experience of our customers, not to overwhelm or frustrate them.

When I purchase a reduced produce item, why is the original price not displayed?

When purchasing a random weight item, the price will only have the price per /lb or /kg on the sticker, as there is no way to weigh and price these items prior to them being placed on the reduced rack.All products that are scanned will have the original price stated on the reduced sticker.

What is your Return Policy?

Returns with original receipt:
Merchandise may be returned for exchange or refund within 14 days of purchase with original tags and packaging. Exchange only after 14 days. Some exceptions apply.

Returns without original receipt:
Exchange may be offered for product in its original package, depending on condition of product and date of purchase. Photo identification may be required.

The Try It You’ll Love ItTM Guarantee:
If you are not completely satisfied with the quality of any President’s Choice® food or no name® food products, Teddy’s Choice® or Exact® products, simply return it, along with receipt or original package, for an exchange or refund.

All sales final on:
Gift cards, phone cards, special event tickets, books, newspapers, magazines, pierced earrings, hats, underwear, opened packages of sheets or pillows, prescription drugs, tobacco, lottery, seasonal event merchandise and clearance items.

How long does it take for a refill order to be processed by e-prescription?

We require a minimum of 24 hours to process your refill order. However, when using e-prescription, you select the date that you would like to pick up your prescription.

How does e-prescription work?

You must personally drop off your prescription at any DRUGStore Pharmacy for the initial dispensing of your maintenance medication. When you would like your prescription refilled, you can use e-prescription to place your refill order.

Can I use e-prescription if my doctor has changed?

No. You must inform your new doctor of the medications you are currently taking and your new doctor must authorize that he/she wishes you to continue on these medications. Please contact your DRUGStore Pharmacist to ensure that your treatment is not interrupted and you continue to receive the appropriate medications.

How do I sign up for the e-prescription service?

There is no sign up required. When you want to use the e-prescription service, just go to www.drugstorepharmacy.ca and click on . The entire process will only take a minute.

Why do you need my date of birth?

Our ability to identify you by your date of birth helps us in protecting your privacy and assists us in validating you as our patient.

Is the information confidential?

The information we collect is completely confidential. All we require is your date of birth, telephone number and the DRUGStore Pharmacy 9-digit prescription number. For additional information, please read the Privacy Policy.

Do I need to set up an account?

There is no account needed with e-prescription. We have developed a convenient and confidential method of capturing your prescription information each time you place an order, without having to set up an account.

Does my doctor need to set up an account?

The doctor does not have to set up an account. The e-prescription service works on the relationship we have with you.

If I have a new prescription, can I use the e-prescription service?

No, currently e-prescription is only available for refills based on prescriptions that have already been dropped off personally at a DRUGStore Pharmacy.

Can I pick up my refill order from a different DRUGStore Pharmacy?

Yes, you can choose to pick up your refill order from any DRUGStore Pharmacy location within the same province. If you are moving or on holidays and wish to transfer your prescription to another province, please contact your DRUGStore Pharmacist, as there may be different requirements for transferring prescriptions in other provinces.

If I dropped off my prescription at another Pharmacy location, other than DRUGStore Pharmacy, can I still use e-prescription?

Currently the e-prescription service is only available for customers who dropped off their prescription at a DRUGStore Pharmacy location. However, contact your DRUGStore pharmacist and they will be able to assist you with this request.

Can the refill order be sent to me?

If your local DRUGStore Pharmacy currently delivers, then yes you can have the prescription delivered to you upon request, at nominal delivery cost. However, you will have to contact your DRUGStore Pharmacy directly in order to request this service.

Can I use e-prescription any time of the day?

You can use the e-prescription service any time of the day, however, you can only pick up your prescription when the Pharmacy is open.

Can any prescription be transferred?

Most prescriptions can be transferred. However, if your prescription is a benzodiazepine drug, it can only be transferred once and cannot be transferred again. Narcotic or Controlled drug prescriptions cannot be transferred at all. Your DRUGStore Pharmacist will be able to assist you or answer any questions you might have about transferring prescriptions.

Does e-prescription allow me to pay online?

No. You will pay for your order refill when you come into the store to pick it up.

Will I still receive health care counseling from my DRUGStore Pharmacist if I use the e-prescription?

Yes. When you pick-up your refill order, our Pharmacists will provide health care counselling and are available to answer any questions you might have.

Is there a limit to the number of e-prescriptions that can be placed at one time?

No. You can use e-prescription to complete all your refill orders.

How can I order flowers?

Flowers can be purchased online at www.flowermarkets.ca, by phone at 1-800-472-7363 or directly by calling an individual store. Visit the store finder on our website to locate more information.

How may I receive a Loblaws Ontario flyer?

The Loblaws store at Maple Leaf Gardens currently does not distribute the Loblaws Ontario flyer in-store. Select households around the neighbourhood may receive a copy in their mailbox. In either case, prices and products found in the Loblaws Ontario flyer will be represented and honoured in-store.

Alternatively, the Loblaws store at Maple Leaf Gardens offers an in-store handout, distributed bi-weekly in-store, that highlights new and innovative products, and upcoming events. A digital copy can also be found online at Loblaws.ca/60carlton.

Is there parking? If so, how much does it cost?

Yes, parking is available on the North side of Carlton Street, West of Church Street. Parking is Free for 90 minutes with a purchase of $20 or more. Every additional 30 minutes is $4. After 3 hours, parking is $40.