About Us
Kays Group of Companies: Where Local Trust Meets Everyday Value
Kays Wholesale Inc. and Kays Fresh Market Inc., proudly known together as the Kays Group of Companies, are two locally owned businesses that stand side by side in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. Each serves a distinct purpose, but both share the same mission: to deliver quality products, dependable service, and genuine community care to every customer we meet.
Our Roots: Built on Trust and Service
The Kays story began in 1952, when Paul Kays opened Kays Brothers Wholesale with his five brothers. From a small storefront on Queen Street, the family earned Island-wide trust through fair prices and personable small-town service, values that have defined us ever since. Through decades of change, Kays evolved to meet the needs of a growing province. New owners Kim Green and Roddy Willis carried the legacy forward in 2009, modernising operations and expanding our reach. In 2021, Islanders Luke Beck and Jamie Holland became the next stewards of the brand, bringing fresh ideas while protecting what matters most: local relationships, reliable products, and service you can count on. Over the years, we have grown our team, expanded our operations, and proudly added A1 Janitorial to the Kays Wholesale family, broadening our selection to include professional cleaning products and equipment all under one roof.
Our Purpose Today
Today, Kays Wholesale remains Prince Edward Island’s trusted local wholesaler, offering more than 7,000 quality products for businesses and households alike, with no membership required. From bulk groceries and frozen foods to household and cleaning supplies, we help local retailers, restaurants, institutions, and families stay stocked and ready.
Kays Fresh Market, our retail store next door, extends this mission directly to families. It was created with a simple but important goal: to make fresh, affordable groceries easy to access in our community. With fresh produce, high-quality meats, grocery staples, and warm, friendly service, we bring fresh and affordable together under one roof.
Our Commitment: Community First, Always
At Kays, our goal is simple: to strengthen our community through everyday value and service you can trust. We invest in local partnerships, support local producers where we can, and take pride in being part of our customers’ success, whether you run a restaurant, a busy household, or a thriving retail shop.
As we look ahead, we remain focused on what matters: expanding our services, growing our team of over 30 dedicated employees, and delivering the quality, reliability, and neighbourly care that Islanders have counted on for over 70 years.
Kays Group of Companies — trusted locally, growing together.
