A retail giant is reaching out to the little guy, offering to give B.C. restaurants a boost during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Those with specialty items, such as made-from-scratch sauces or jams, are now eligible to sell their products at London Drugs retail locations.

The Canadian company is accepting applications from small businesses that would benefit from their shelf-stable products and merchandise popping up on store shelves within the next week.

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Any restaurants with specialty items suitable for retail sales 91裸聊视频� such as sauces, jams, rubs, apparel and more 91裸聊视频� are encouraged to submit them for immediate consideration to be stocked and sold on our shelves. 2/2

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London Drugs launched an initiative in April that has seen more than 100 businesses sell their products in stores and earn hundreds of thousands of dollars.

The new restaurant-focused sales opportunity is an extension of that Local Central program.

Food industry operators in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba or Saskatchewan can now submit their products for consideration.

Small business owners can apply online and must meet a handful of restrictions including:

91裸聊视频� Must have a valid Canadian business license or permit

91裸聊视频� No alcohol, cannabis or tobacco products

91裸聊视频� Product must be Health Canada approved with nutritional facts outlined

91裸聊视频� Ability to deliver and replenish to stores, if needed

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