(Montreal, January 25th, 2006) – The Groupe Leblanc, owners of the Metro Leblanc store in Marieville, officially inaugurated their new store located at 140 Ouellet Street in Marieville, during an formal ceremony held last night and attended by a number of dignitaries, guests and clients.

Thanks to an important investment, the Groupe Leblanc is pleased to offer its customers a new, modern and friendly food store covering a total of 22 646 square feet, a project that has contributed to creating more than 60 new jobs in the area.

Customers shopping at the Metro Leblanc Marieville will find the very best the food world has to offer. Browsing through the supermarket’s aisles, consumers will discover a large and friendly store providing even more services and products under one roof. Among other things, shoppers will find a wide variety of fresh fruits and vegetables, an important selection of delicatessen meats, fine cheeses and dairy products, a large selection of frozen foods as well as an important assortment of take-out food.

The owners of the Metro Leblanc Marieville are proud to present the region’s population with a magnificently redesigned supermarket offering a wide variety of products in a pleasant atmosphere, where giving a warm, courteous and highly professional service is a priority. The population is invited to come and meet them and discover a unique food shopping experience.

The Groupe Leblanc has been actively involved in the food industry for over forty years and also owns seven other supermarkets in the Outaouais and Montérégie regions.

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Information:
Danièle Rhéaume
METRO INC.
Tel.: (514) 643-1000, extension 2579

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