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About Sobeys Inc.
Sobeys Inc., headquartered in Stellarton, Nova Scotia, is a leading national grocery
retailer and food distributor. The Company owns or franchises more
than 1,300 stores in all 10 provinces under retail banners that
include Sobeys, IGA extra, IGA, Foodland, Price Chopper, and Thrifty Foods. Sobeys Inc. is
committed to providing the most worthwhile experience for its customers, employees,
franchisees and suppliers. The company is owned by Empire Company Limited (TSX: EMP. A),
a Canadian company headquartered in Stellarton, Nova Scotia.
In addition to food retailing, Empire's key businesses include
real estate, and corporate investment activities. With approximately $13.77
billion in annual revenue and $5.7 billion in assets, Empire employs
approximately 42,000 people directly and through its subsidiaries.
More information about Empire Company can be found at
www.empireco.ca.
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BRANDS |
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PROFILE |
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MARKETS |
STORES |
| Full Service |
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Sobeys; IGA extra; Thrifty Foods |
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Total food shopping experience with broadest assortment |
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Atlantic Canada, Québec, Ontario, Western Canada |
353 |
| Fresh Service |
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Sobeys; IGA (Québec) |
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Ready to serve, ‘fresh fill-in’ and ‘today’s meal’ market |
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Québec, Ontario |
258 |
| Community Service |
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IGA; Foodland |
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‘Routine and fill-in’ shopping in rural and one-store communities |
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Atlantic Canada, Ontario, Western Canada |
271 |
| Price Service |
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Price Chopper |
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Everyday food needs in price-driven markets |
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Atlantic Canada, Ontario, Western Canada |
115 |
| Convenience Service |
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Needs; Marché Bonichoix; Les Marchés Tradition |
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‘On-the-go’ convenience needs |
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Atlantic Canada, Québec |
279 |
| Other |
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Lawtons; Cash and Carry; Sobeys Fast Fuel; Sobeys Spirits, Wine & Cold Beer; Wine Cellars; Rachelle-Béry |
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Meeting other specialized customer needs |
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Atlantic Canada, Ontario, Western Canada, Québec |
99 |
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