L’Oca Quality Market to Close Locations in Edmonton and Sherwood Park
L’Oca Quality Market, which opened its Sherwood Park location in 2024 and the Edmonton branch in early 2025, will close both stores on March 12, 2026. The decision comes after just two years of operation for both locations, which focused on providing quality goods such as handmade pasta, pizza, baked goods, meat, cheese, and groceries.
The Sherwood Park store, located at 340 Baseline Rd., and the Edmonton store at 9106 142nd Street, were part of a business model that aimed to offer a locally focused, hand-crafted shopping experience. However, the company has stated that it will no longer pursue plans to open a new grocery store in St. Albert.
In a statement regarding the closure, the company expressed, “We were humbled by the difficulty of executing a locally focused, hand-crafted business model and despite our best efforts we didn’t see a sustainable path forward for the business.” This sentiment reflects the challenges faced by many local markets in maintaining profitability in a competitive retail environment.
Another source close to the situation remarked, “It’s just not a feasible business anymore.” This highlights the ongoing struggles within the grocery sector, particularly for businesses that emphasize local sourcing and artisanal products.
Both locations, which operated for a combined total of two years, catered to a niche market that appreciated quality over quantity. Despite their efforts, the financial realities proved too challenging to overcome.
As the closure date approaches, community members and local patrons are expressing their disappointment over the loss of a unique shopping option in the area. The market had become a beloved spot for those seeking high-quality, locally sourced products.
Observers note that the closure of L’Oca Quality Market may signal broader trends affecting local businesses in the region. The challenges of sustaining a niche market in a landscape dominated by larger grocery chains are becoming increasingly apparent.
In the wake of this announcement, it remains to be seen what will fill the void left by L’Oca Quality Market in both Edmonton and Sherwood Park. Local officials and community leaders are likely to discuss potential solutions to support the local economy and encourage new businesses to emerge in these locations.
Details remain unconfirmed regarding the future of the properties occupied by L’Oca Quality Market, but the impact of this closure will certainly be felt in the community.
