L’Oca Quality Market Closure Announcement
L’Oca Quality Market, known for its focus on quality goods such as handmade pasta, pizza, and baked items, will close its stores in Edmonton and Sherwood Park on March 12, 2026. This decision comes after only two years of operation for both locations, which opened in 2024 and 2025 respectively.
The Sherwood Park store, located at 340 Baseline Rd., and the Edmonton branch at 9106 142nd Street, were part of a business model aimed at providing locally sourced, hand-crafted products. Despite the initial enthusiasm and community support, the company has cited challenges in sustaining this model.
In a statement, L’Oca Quality Market 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 reflects the broader struggles faced by local businesses in maintaining profitability in a competitive market.
Employees have also voiced concerns regarding the feasibility of the business, with one stating, “It’s just not a feasible business anymore.” This sentiment highlights the difficulties encountered in the current economic climate.
Observers note that the closure of L’Oca Quality Market may have significant implications for the local economy, particularly in Sherwood Park, where the store had quickly become a popular destination for quality food products.
As the closure date approaches, community members and local officials are left to consider the future of the space and what might replace this local market. Details remain unconfirmed regarding any potential new tenants or businesses that may occupy the locations after L’Oca Quality Market’s departure.
