Shoppers Drug Mart

I love this Shoppers. The staff are really friendly, the store is spotless, and I’ve never had any issue making returns. I have only returned cosmetics though, so perhaps it would be different with a household or food item. What keeps me coming back are the amazing pharmacists. I had an issue with a prescription awhile back (my doctor prescribed the incorrect dose) and they immediately spotted it. They also called my doctor’s office to confirm the correct dosage and then phoned me to let me know that the issue had been resolved. The pharmacists are also very thorough and knowledgeable. I am impressed and that’s saying a lot.

I’ve been in here with my best friend a few times to get some protein bars before a show and some ear plugs. Well organized and the staff are really friendly. Be prepared to have security follow you if it is late. I am glad that this place is 24 hours.

Normally I wouldn’t complain about this store but because of a similar complaint below — there may be a theme and problems with how they treat people and with returns.
I was going to buy a Keurig coffee pot using my points — of which I have quite a few. One of the management was who the cashier was — immediately, he told me — This will be «all sales final».
Because it is a coffee pot and not something you eat or use, I asked «what happens if I get it home and there is something wrong with it» so he told me I would have to «deal with the company». That statement was not really helpful — so to seek clarification, I said «you mean the Keurig company?» He became impatient and said «we don’t give refunds on points!». ummm — excuse me? First of all, I wasn’t asking for a refund on points, I haven’t even taken the coffee pot, I’m just asking what happens if it doesn’t work, but he was clearly annoyed. It felt like he was accusing me of trying to defraud them in some way.
So I left without the coffee pot. Why would \i take a new piece of equipment if I can’t return it if there is a problem — so I will use the points for something that won’t have the possibility of malfunction.
I don’t have a problem with purchase on points policy — however they don’t have to be rude and angry — and there should be a way to explain it without being impatient. They should have people on the front counter who actually enjoy working with the public.
Asides from that, this store is ok. The food section is small compared to some other store, the staff is «so-​so». Pharmacists are really helpful and professional

I love this Shoppers. Not the largest, but certainly the most organized and clean.
SELECTION
Not the widest variety of goods, but carry much of the essentials you’d need. Household goods, snacks, kitchen essentials and cosmetics.
STAFF
What makes this Shoppers stand out is the staff here. Everyone is super friendly, helpful, and respectful. In general, you get the feeling that its a pretty decent place to work, and people are happy to be here.
On another note, this Shoppers deals with some of the most self-​important, impatient business people coming home after a long day. During 4pm-​6pm on weekdays, these people are SO rude to the staff working the cashiers. I am always so impressed at the calm and polite way they deal with difficult customers. So professional.

This is my favorite of all Shoppers. Very clean and organized with a friendly staff. The pharmacists are very helpful and nice too. Their make up line is more of high end, I like it that they carry Chanel and Dior. And they are open till midnight, what’s there to not like!

Amazing how Shoppers just popping all around the place, as well as DT too. There’s gotta be at least 5 now… and Coal Harbour just has to have one.
Lots of parking at this corner location, with no rush hour restrictions, so check.
And does have the full food section, guess the newer ones all do (unlike the Fraser St or Rmd Centre), more specifically, the ice cream, they do have real good sales.
Nice that it’s open til midnite as some close earlier.

There was a line of puke as I walked up to the door in my old lady shoes. They were like little alien brains, as I hopped around them, I thought of it as a sort of video game. Cops handcuffed a guy on the side of the store as the automatic doors opened up to reveal a cavernous Shoppers. My heels echoed through the store just to get to the main aisle in this spacious layout. They seem to be going the opposite direction to what the location on Commercial/​Broadway is doing where you crawl over each other. Ironic that this was the location where there puking and arrests were being made. I bought an energy drink and found some cheap ear bud headphones. The cashier looked at me as said «Norman Bates’ Mother?» He was the first stranger to guess it that night.
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This is my favourite Shopper’s, and not just because it’s the closest to my house. Sometimes I come in here just because I’m bored and lonely and like to look at all the bottles of nail polish I really shouldn’t be buying. More often than not, I come in on a Saturday night around 11pm because I realize I haven’t had dinner yet and I get a nice $ 5 frozen pizza and some cat food for Misery. None of the staff have every mentioned that I’m a lazy slob and should get, like, friends, or a real dinner, so major points for that.

I like this location.
Its clean, bright, staff is friendly and they are open until midnight.
They have a good clearance section. I love a deal! I grabbed some bargains, but imagine just how thrilled I was, when upon arriving at the check out, my BF discovered that there were bins of additional clearence items! And not just any items– it was a box o Gosh cosmetics ! All marked down to $ 2 each ! Omfg! (all regular about $ 16 each!)
Liquid eyeliners, lip gloss, nail sparkle powder, eyeshadow…
My bill said I had saved $ 146.46 ! Wow I was stoked!
Be back? Hell ya!

Nice location… the way they do the line up at this store is interesting… not sure I like it

I walked into this location and was immediately greeted with display cases with beautiful jewellery and knew that this location must be different from the traditional stores.
The beauty section of the store is full of high (er) end cosmetics and perfumes. They also have Suede brand bags and a wide variety of reasonably priced jewellery items in the back. Big fan of that! The usual drugstore style cosmetics are still available and it’s nice to have the mix without having to go to multiple stores.
The store itself appeared to be fully stocked and had the usual wide variety of items. I also found that they could definitely improve the checkout section. There were lots of people in line and plenty of tills, but only one person working. Not a big deal, but perhaps something to be worked on?

Yes, It’s a block away from home and yes it’s open late (the stars are for that alone) but these people need to get their butts in gear with the tills. I have never seen all 5 or 6 tills have cashiers but there is always 12 people in line and usually just one person helping. I have walked out before because I don’t always have 45 minutes to wait to pay for my tampons.

Love this new location in Coal Harbour!
The drugstore is open 8am to Midnight 7 days a week, so it’s always my go-​to spot when I need a snack, a light bulb, or when I unexpectedly run out of shampoo or deodorant.
This location also houses a Canadian Post mailing center (way back in the corner by the pharmacy).
In addition to basic snacks, cereals, breads, and baking supplies, the store also has a small frozen foods and fresh foods section. I’ve even noticed Chinese BBQ pork buns from a local bakery in the fresh section … tempting. Very tempting.
The staff is helpful and plentiful, so it’s always easy to ask for help when trying to track down a particular product.