Mid Island Liquor Acquires Landlubber Liquor Store
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Mid Island Liquor Acquires Landlubber Liquor Store
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Mid Island Liquor Acquires Landlubber Liquor Store
January 20, 2026
Nanaimo, B.C. – Mid Island Consumer Services Co-operative (Mid Island Co-op) is excited to announce that it has entered into an agreement with the owners of Landlubber LRS Holdings to purchase the Landlubber Liquor Store located in Nanaimo, on Vancouver Island. Pending the completing of customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals, the transaction is expected to close February 2, 2026.
“This new addition to the “Mid Island Liquor” brand will provide the opportunity for existing and new member-owners to use their Co-op membership number and earn equity and cashback,” said Ian Anderson, CEO of Mid Island Co-op. “The Co-op’s Board is excited with this latest acquisition as it supports Mid Island Co-op’s long-term growth and diversification strategy by providing our 80,000+ member-owners with increased options to shop local and to support their Co-op,” said James Bowen, Board Chair of Mid Island Co-op.
The Co-op intends to retain the existing team members and are looking forward to welcoming the Landlubber Liquor Store staff to the Mid Island Co-op team. Mid Island Co-op is proud to offer local employment and career opportunities to over 450 employees across Vancouver Island.
About Mid Island Co-op - For more than 65 years, Mid Island Co-op has been a cornerstone of Central and Northern Vancouver Island. What began in 1959 with just a handful of gas stations has grown into a network of more than 40 businesses from the Cowichan Valley to Port Hardy, including gas bars, convenience stores, commercial cardlocks, liquor stores, and retail grocery.
While the retail co-op has expanded and diversified over time we remain committed to co-operative principles along with our mission, vision, values and purpose “Together we improve members live by investing in our communities”.
For further information:
Mid Island Co-op Community Relations
EMAIL: communityrelations@midisland.crs
“This new addition to the “Mid Island Liquor” brand will provide the opportunity for existing and new member-owners to use their Co-op membership number and earn equity and cashback,” said Ian Anderson, CEO of Mid Island Co-op. “The Co-op’s Board is excited with this latest acquisition as it supports Mid Island Co-op’s long-term growth and diversification strategy by providing our 80,000+ member-owners with increased options to shop local and to support their Co-op,” said James Bowen, Board Chair of Mid Island Co-op.
The Co-op intends to retain the existing team members and are looking forward to welcoming the Landlubber Liquor Store staff to the Mid Island Co-op team. Mid Island Co-op is proud to offer local employment and career opportunities to over 450 employees across Vancouver Island.
About Mid Island Co-op - For more than 65 years, Mid Island Co-op has been a cornerstone of Central and Northern Vancouver Island. What began in 1959 with just a handful of gas stations has grown into a network of more than 40 businesses from the Cowichan Valley to Port Hardy, including gas bars, convenience stores, commercial cardlocks, liquor stores, and retail grocery.
While the retail co-op has expanded and diversified over time we remain committed to co-operative principles along with our mission, vision, values and purpose “Together we improve members live by investing in our communities”.
For further information:
Mid Island Co-op Community Relations
EMAIL: communityrelations@midisland.crs
