Empire Co Ltd Class A
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- CEO
- Pierre St. Laurent
- Full Time Employees
- 130,000
- Sector
- Retail trade
- Industry
- Food retail
- Address
- 115 King Street Stellarton NS Canada B0K 1S0
- IPO Date
- Jul 19, 1982
- Website
- empireco.ca
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- Empire Company Limited is a Canadian conglomerate primarily engaged in food retail and related real estate operations. Founded in 1963 and headquartered in Stellarton, Nova Scotia, Empire operates through its wholly owned subsidiary Sobeys Inc., managing over 1,500 stores across Canada under well-known retail banners including Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Foodland, Farm Boy, FreshCo, Thrifty Foods, and Lawtons Drugs. The company's core product offerings encompass a full range of grocery and drugstore products, with a significant focus on private label brands such as Compliments, Panache, Best Buy, Eight Treasures, and Chalo!, which include organic, gluten-free, and environmentally conscious product lines. Empire also operates approximately 350 retail fuel locations. In the last two years, Empire Company has made strategic advances notably in e-commerce and market expansion. It has forged partnerships with major delivery platforms Instacart and Uber Eats to expand grocery delivery across Ontario with plans for a nationwide rollout, complementing its existing online grocery home delivery service, Voilà. In 2024, Empire acquired the remaining 12% non-controlling interest in Farm Boy to consolidate ownership and maintain executive management stability. Additionally, the company executed labor agreements allowing voluntary buyouts to streamline operations and workforce flexibility, particularly in unionized Safeway locations. They also announced a share repurchase plan targeting approximately $400 million in Class A shares in fiscal 2025. Empire's business segments cover food retailing, franchise operations, and real estate, serving a broad consumer base throughout Canada. The company continues to invest in technology and sustainability initiatives while retaining a diverse portfolio of grocery and drugstore banners. The leadership transition occurred in November 2025 with Pierre St-Laurent appointed as president and CEO, signaling continuity and strategic focus on growth and operational efficiency. Empire's geographic footprint spans all Canadian provinces, making it a leading national food retailer and service provider in the industry. This comprehensive profile highlights Empire Company Limited’s diversified retail offerings, ongoing e-commerce expansion, and operational consolidations to maintain competitive positioning in the Canadian retail market. The company’s portfolio, strategic alliances, and recent corporate activities position it as a significant player in the food retail and distribution industry within Canada.
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