Real Canadian Superstore

Superstore is a massive grocery/​department store with a large selection and good prices. Service is negligible, although the cashiers are usually very friendly. There are lots of items including various ethnic foods and spices, although it can be extremely difficult to find things because items can be in one of several aisles or in the wrong aisle altogether.
Good for:
Saving money
Finding odd items (if you have the time/​patience to go searching)

I’ll admit it, I love Superstore. I know quite a few people who are overwhelmed by its size, but I’ve been shopping here since it opened back in the 90’s, so I know it like I know the back of my hand.
The large size is the reason I patron this store. You can find pretty much everything, so it’s a one stop shop.
I love the fact they have a large bulk section, a ton of ethnic food and 2 isles for organic products.
They do run out of items from time to time, but they always seem to have it back in within a few days.
It can be hard to find staff, but the people at the front entrance also know the store in and out and can always help you find what you are looking for.
In addition to shopping for groceries, I LOVE joe fresh clothing. Cheap AND stylish, what’s not to love? I’ve had tons of compliments on pieces I’ve bought. To top it off they have very friendly and knowledgable staff at the pharmacy.
I’m am forever a loyal LOBLAWS customer.

A lot like the Wal-​Mart of 10 or 15 years ago before they decided to go after higher end shoppers, this is a basic and stripped down version with none of the polished edges and fanciness. As the saying goes «…and we pass the savings on to you.» You need a $ 1 coin to release a shopping trolley from the corral in the parking lot. Plastic bags are 5 cents each. Very few staffers around.
Yes, they have a large selection of the brand name merchandise but they also have quite a few items that are (literally) ‘No Name”. From soda to napkins to charcoal briquettes, these generic own-​brand items are probably just as good as the regular stuff. In fact, it’s probably made by the same manufacturers to the same specifications, but labeled this way.
Large produce section and a bulk-​food area that includes nuts and cooking chocolate and other candies. Meat and seafood. Canned goods. Ethnic foods. And then a dry goods area that includes personal care, electronics, housewares and even a small section of clothing. Pharmacy.
If I was living in Calgary, I imagine that I would be doing most of my shopping here. And I would remember to bring a coin for the trolley.