Canadian Consumers Can Again Expect Big #BlackFridayCanada Deals Here at Home November 28

RICHMOND, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwired - Nov. 20, 2014) - For the third year, Canadian owned and operated London Drugs is expecting a big Black Friday on what is now a huge contender as one of our busiest shopping periods of the year. Customers can order online and pick up in-store at any of London Drugs 78 locations in Western Canada within two hours of ordering. Black Friday deals will be available online starting at 12:01 am Friday November 28.

Be sure to check online pricing sites such as www.redflagdeals.ca a week before Black Friday hits to determine what items have the hottest prices. Hundreds of products from iTunes cards to KitchenAid mixers, toys for kids and adults for Christmas, high end cameras and cosmetics will all feature Black Friday deals.

Black Friday will also kick off London Drugs' new same day shipping service in Metro Vancouver for online purchases at www.LondonDrugs.com. Beginning on Black Friday, residents in Vancouver, North Vancouver, West Vancouver, Burnaby, New Westminster, Richmond and Surrey can order online at www.LondonDrugs.com and receive *same day delivery from London Drugs. (Customers must order by 12 pm for same day delivery.)

London Drugs customers benefit from the continued investment in our ecommerce platform and no hassle returns. With any online purchase needing to be returned, this can easily be done at the customer's convenience either returning directly via Canada Post or with no hassle at any London Drugs store.

Should Canadian consumers need more reasons to shop deep discounts at home this Black Friday, we've compiled 10 more compelling reasons:

• Change of hours - Opening EARLY - Several London Drugs stores are opening at 7 and 8 am on Black Friday. Check with your local London Drugs store for details: http://www.londondrugs.com/on/demandware.store/Sites-LondonDrugs-Site/default/Stores-Find

• London Drugs will host a "micro site" showcasing the Black Friday deals which will be easily found on www.londondrugs.com.

• We'll match any Canadian competitor's advertised price on identical products we sell. Store staff are equipped with iPads for immediate price comparison while shopping in our stores.

• Throughout the year consumer electronics at Canadian retailers is constantly competing with, and often exceeding, the expectations of Canadian customers relative to pricing in the U.S. Our vendor partners in Canada are providing way more deals for the Black Friday time frame than they ever have before.

• Many high tech products and items like kitchen appliances purchased in the U.S. are only serviceable in the U.S., something customers need to be aware of in case a problem occurs. When shopping at London Drugs, you have warranty and service at your fingertips. NO HASSLE.

• Consider the Buy Local angle. It doesn't just apply to items made in your community; it also means supporting those who work in your community, whether they are customer service representatives, online sales support or your local cashier.

• Consider the current exchange rate! Definitely factor the exchange rate, transportation costs and travel time for cross-border shopping.

• Let's not forget the environment - sitting in traffic, burning fossil fuels when the majority of the same products can be found here at home and at comparable U.S. Black Friday prices!

• Remember, with all products purchased at London Drugs, all of the packaging can be recycled, instead of going to landfills! London Drugs can recycle just about everything it sells, including all of the packaging and nasty Styrofoam.

• And of course, easy Online ordering at www.LondonDrugs.com shipping anywhere in Canada, with same day shipping in Metro Vancouver and a two hour turnaround for pick up at all 78 London Drugs stores.

*Some exceptions apply to same day shipping such as weight restrictions and special orders. See online for details.

Please be sure to check www.londondrugs.com as early as Monday November 24th to preview all of the Black Friday products and pricing. Happy shopping!

About London Drugs

Founded in 1945, B.C.-based London Drugs has 79 stores in more than 35 major markets throughout British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba including its online store www.londondrugs.com London Drugs offers consumers a range of products from digital cameras and cosmetics to computers and televisions. Renowned for its creative approach to retailing, the company employs more than 7,500 people with pharmacy and health care services being the heart of its business. Committed to innovation and superior customer service, London Drugs has established itself as a reputable and caring company and continues to position itself for future growth and development.