Retailer Peavey Mart announces closures

DAWSON CREEK, B.C. — A retailer with roots in the Peace region has announced closures amid a restructure.

In a now-deleted press release issued on January 21st, the retailer announced 22 locations are to shut.

Peavey Mart has not yet responded to Energeticcity.ca’s questions about if the Dawson Creek store would be affected by the changes. 

With headquarters in Winnipeg, its very first location was that Dawson Creek store back in 1967.  

Monica Rogers, president of the Dawson Creek and District Chamber of Commerce, said it would “definitely a loss” if the local branch was to close.

“It’s always sad to see a local business close their doors,” said Rogers. “It’s the age-old problem of attraction and retention, and we also have very transient communities.

“I know that lots of people use Peavey Mart for agricultural operations and just the cheaper alternatives to some of the bigger box stores. It [would] definitely be felt through the community.”

Reacting to the situation on social media showed the store is near and dear to resident’s hearts.

“Started at the one in Dawson Creek in the mid-60s,” wrote one Facebook user. “Been to many in many cities and provinces. Always was a great experience.”

“I loved that store,” wrote another. “Always had a variety of things many only found at Peavey Mart.”

Begun by the American-based Peavey Company, the retailer peaked at a high of 85 stores in 2017 after acquiring Tractor Supply Company Canada’s 51 stores the previous year.

It sold agricultural and home improvement products, such as animal feed, fencing and farm gear.

Energeticcity.ca reached out to Peavey Mart representatives for comment but did not receive a response by publication time.