Organic Garage Ltd (CVE:OG) (OTCQX:OGGFF) has said it is expanding its Hand-Picked Partner program via a new partnership with Toronto’s Cheese Boutique.
The Canadian independent organic grocer will sell a selection of house-aged cheeses, cured meats and branded dried goods at the boutique’s Toronto locations.
Organic Garage said it plans to add more vendors to the Hand-Picked program, a partnership model that aims to increase sales through a shared rent and revenue model. The concept allows select vendors to sell unique, ready-made and specialized foods to customers through small-footprint, in-store kiosks.
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Organic Garage said it will keep exploring opportunities with new vendors as part of its program and increase its current natural and organic product selection to include specialty breads, prepared foods and plants and flowers.
“I am pleased to extend our partnership with Cheese Boutique and continue the growth of our Hand-Picked Partner Program,” said Organic Garage CEO Matt Lurie in a statement. “Cheese Boutique’s knowledge and the curation of the selection offered in Organic Garage ensures a unique shopping experience for our customers and further differentiates Organic Garage from our competition.”
Cheese Boutique is a gourmet food emporium, owned and operated by the Pristine family since its inception in 1970.
“This partnership with Organic Garage is a natural one for us; it’s a fun place to shop and fits with the curated and exciting environment we’ve created for customers at our own store,” stated Cheese Boutique’s maître fromager, Afrim Pristine.
Founded in 2005 by a fourth-generation grocer, Organic Garage is headquartered in Toronto. The company is focused on continuing to expand its retail footprint within the Greater Toronto Area.
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