Calgary Co-op to Close Hamptons and Sage Hill Stores in 2026

Calgary Co-op has confirmed the closure of its Hamptons and Sage Hill locations, effective March 28, 2026. This decision encompasses not only the food stores but also the Hamptons Wine Spirits Beer and Cannabis outlets. In a statement released on Friday, the cooperative attributed the closures to “evolving economic and market conditions.”

The company expressed gratitude towards the teams in Hamptons and Sage Hill for their dedication to enhancing sales and serving members. “We truly appreciate the Hamptons and Sage Hill team’s efforts to improve sales, serve our members, and revitalize these stores,” the statement noted. Calgary Co-op emphasized the need to align its offerings with the needs of its members, stating, “While we never want to close a food store location, we do need to meet our members where they are at, and where Calgary Co-op’s unique suite of products and services will be most meaningful and profitable.”

Future Plans and Impact on Employees

The closures will allow Calgary Co-op to redirect resources towards “other more sustainable stores and projects.” Among these initiatives is the newly redeveloped North Hill location, set to open in early 2026, along with a planned store in Marda Loop, anticipated to launch in 2027. The cooperative had earlier opened a new location in Cochrane in September 2025 and an Oakridge store in 2024, although it closed two locations in north Calgary in 2023.

For pharmacy customers at the Hamptons and Sage Hill stores, patient files will be automatically transferred to the nearby Creekside store. Customers may also request their files to be moved to another preferred location.

Longtime shoppers at the Hamptons Co-op, Leslie and David Ruether, expressed disappointment over the impending closures. Having been customers since the store’s inception, they noted a decline in their shopping frequency since the cooperative changed suppliers in 2020. “It’s very disappointing,” David Ruether stated, reflecting on the recent closure of the Beddington store. “We’ve been shopping here for a very long time, and it’s surprising after Beddington closed, and now this one and Sage Hill.”

Leslie Ruether highlighted the community aspect of the store, mentioning that many local students had worked there over the years. “The same ladies have been there for ages. I feel very bad for the staff,” she said. Despite their loyalty, she acknowledged the changes in pricing that followed the supplier switch. “When they switched suppliers, it became considerably more expensive,” she added. “We were lifelong Co-op shoppers up until the last few years … It sucks because it’s a great place.”

As Calgary Co-op navigates these closures, the focus remains on supporting affected employees and ensuring a smooth transition for customers. The cooperative’s strategic moves aim to adapt to shifting market dynamics while maintaining its commitment to the community.