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how to open a new store

during a pandemic!

arch of 2020 found the population of these turbulent times? everything under one roof. You can tell a
MOntario in a provincially mandated Well, Don Dyck, his son Kevin and son- lot of thought was given to the design to
lock-down. People could only go to those in-law Dave did just that! They opened ensure an excellent customer experience.
retail outlets deemed essential services; a brand new, 46,000 sq. ft Kingdon Kingdon TIMBER MART has always been
grocery stores, pharmacies and, of course, TIMBER MART store in Lakefield – a a strong contractor yard with locations in
liquor and beer stores. As well, building picturesque community just north east of Peterborough and Lakefield. The Kingdons
supply outlets could open during the Peterborough, ON. Meeting with Don was started manufacturing wooden barrels
pandemic with restrictions on the number a pleasure; he and Kevin gave me a tour of in the Peterborough area in 1840. In
of customers allowed in the store. Who this well-appointed store that has 3 drive- 1926, they moved part of the operation
would want to open a new store during through lanes for customer service with to Lakefield and then, as the demand
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