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Empire Company Limited

Pierre St-Laurent appointed President & CEO of Empire Company Limited

With approximately $31 billion in annual sales and $17 billion in assets, Empire and its subsidiaries, franchisees and affiliates employ approximately 129,000 people.

Empire Company Limited supports child and youth mental health

Empire marks a milestone in child and youth mental health. Discover the achievements and future goals of this initiative.

Empire releases Fiscal 2026 Q1 financial results, net earnings of $212 million

Empire reported the strongest quarterly earnings per share in its history.

Empire Company reports strong Q4 and FY2025 results

Empire's key businesses are food retailing, through wholly-owned subsidiary Sobeys Inc., and related real estate.

Sobeys builds brand love with social-driven “So Canadian Picnic” contest

The So Canadian Picnic builds on the momentum of Sobeys’ So Canadian brand campaign launched earlier this year, marking the next chapter in the company’s storytelling.

Empire Company Posts Strong Q3 Earnings with 3.1% Growth

Empire Company reports a 3.1% sales increase in Q3 2025, driven by store investments, e-commerce growth, and enhanced cost efficiencies.

Canadian Shoppers Shift to Domestic Goods at Sobeys/Empire

Canadian shoppers are increasingly choosing local products at Sobeys and other Empire stores amid rising U.S. tariffs, reshaping grocery sales across the country.

Unifor Urges Grocers to Prioritize Canadian Products Amid Tariffs

Unifor calls on Empire, Loblaw, and Metro to support Canadian-made products to protect jobs as U.S. tariffs threaten Canada's economy.

Empire partners with Instacart and Uber Eats to expand grocery delivery

Empire Company Limited expands its e-commerce home delivery services by partnering with Instacart and Uber Eats, enhancing grocery accessibility across Canada.

Empire Co. Reports Q1 Dip, Highlights Growth Strategy

Empire Company's Q1 profit falls to $207.8M, but strategic acquisitions and investments position the retail giant for future growth in Canadian market.

Empire Expanding Voilà Grocery Home Delivery Into Western Canada

A massive fulfillment centre is currently being built with plans to disrupt grocery retail in the region.

Empire Purchases 51% of Toronto Based Grocery Retailer Longo’s and Grocery Gateway

Empire continues to make acquisitions amid a push to strengthen market share in the Greater Toronto Area.

Empire-Owned Grocery Chain ‘FreshCo’ Expanding Further in Western Canada with Safeway Store Conversions

It’s part of Project Horizon that will see 10-15 more FreshCo stores open in 2021, including further expansion of the South Asian-themed Chalo banner.

Empire’s Michael Medline Discusses the Future of Grocery Retail Amid Second Wave [Interview]

The CEO of the massive grocery conglomerate discusses the future of the business which is shifting online.

ICSC RECon Canada Conference 2020: October 26 and 27

The online event will showcase leading retailers telling their stories with Wayne Gretzky as a keynote, as well as a virtual deal making component.

Grocery Giant Empire Announces Massive 3-Year Growth Strategy Investment

The parent company for Sobeys, Farm Boy, FreshCo, Safeway, and others has launched ‘Project Horizon’ to revolutionize the retailer and take market share from competitors.
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