CLOSER LOOK: Closing after 60 years, Peavey Mart wants customers to do one thing

Closer Look

Send us a text

Tonight on 'Closer Look': A well-known retail brand is shutting the doors for good — and in its farewell message, the company is urging customers to keep shopping local so 'dollars stay within Canada'.
Every weeknight, Village Media’s Scott Sexsmith sits down with one of our journalists to explore a compelling story they are covering.

These in-depth conversations go beyond the headlines, helping viewers better understand how we gather the details that land in your local news feed.
On tonight’s episode of 'Closer Look': The end of an era for a Canadian retailer.

Earlier this week, Peavey Mart announced the immediate closure of all its stores, including every location in Ontario.

In business for six decades, the company said it had no choice but to seek creditor protection amid inflationary pressures, rising operating costs and ongoing supply chain disruptions.

Along with thanking its loyal customers, Peavey Mart also asked them to do one thing in particular: shop local.

"Every time you choose to shop locally or support a Canadian retailer, you help make your community more prosperous," the company wrote in a Facebook post. "By choosing Canadian retail businesses, you ensure that dollars stay within Canada, supporting the people, organizations, and livelihoods that enrich our communities."

SEE: Guelph’s Peavey Mart set to close as part of Canada-wide shutdown

GuelphToday reporter Mark Pare, who covered the closing of his local Peavey Mart, joins us tonight to talk about the final days of a beloved brand. You can read his latest report HERE.

Stay tuned for more episodes of ‘Closer Look’ every weeknight at 7 p.m. ​You can find all our previous segments HERE.

Want to see more video features from Village Media? Subscribe to our YouTube channel.