Sobeys

Crombie REIT Reports Strong Rent Growth Driven by Grocery-Angled Retail

Craig Patterson -
Crombie REIT posted a seventh consecutive quarter of double-digit renewal rent growth as demand remains strong for grocery-anchored retail space across Canada.

Daily Synopsis: Jul 31, 2026

Retail Insider -
Sleep Country completes Sleep Number acquisition, ranking Canada's grocery loyalty programs, Atlantic salmon prices jump in July, Giant Tiger shutting downtown Winnipeg store, Quebec gov't extends hours for 'erotic' stores, and other news.

Sobeys surpasses food waste reduction target five years ahead of UN goal

Mario Toneguzzi -
Empire said the food loss and waste reduction included 40.6 million pounds of food donated across Canada during fiscal 2026, while another 5.2 million pounds of food was diverted through the FoodHero program.

Empire Company Limited no longer enforcing restrictive covenants

Mario Toneguzzi -
The Competition Bureau Canada announced in late June it was expanding its investigation into Sobeys and continuing a campaign that has already led to voluntary concessions from major grocers and new legislation in Manitoba.

Competition Bureau Continues Multi-Year Push Against Grocery Property Controls

Craig Patterson -
The Competition Bureau of Canada has expanded its investigation into Sobeys' use of property controls, continuing a multi-year effort that began with its 2023 grocery competition study and has already prompted changes across the grocery industry.

Empire Co. Ltd. CEO Charts Growth Strategy with Discount Focus

Craig Patterson -
Empire plans to open 70 new stores across Canada over the next three years, with more than 75% of locations focused on discount retail as the grocery giant expands FreshCo, pharmacy and wholesale operations.

Empire Company sees sales reach $31.95 billion in Fiscal 2026, more growth planned for FreshCo brand

Mario Toneguzzi -
In fiscal 2027, the Company expects to open approximately 15 new FreshCo stores across Western Canada, Ontario and Atlantic Canada.

Retail and Grocery Leaders Honoured at RCCSTORE2026 Awards Programs

Retail Insider -
Retail Council of Canada recognized retailers, brands and industry leaders at RCCSTORE2026 through its Excellence in Retailing Awards and Canadian Grand Prix New Product Awards.

FreshCo Targets Underserved Markets with Winnipeg Opening

Lee Rivett -
FreshCo will open in Winnipeg in Fall 2026, reviving a long-vacant grocery site and reflecting a broader shift in discount retail expansion across Canada.

Grocery Fuel Surcharge Fight Reshapes Pricing in Canada

Lee Rivett -
Fuel surcharges are dividing Canada’s grocery sector, widening gaps between major chains and independent grocers.

DoorDash Expands Grocery Reach Through Empire Partnership

Lee Rivett -
DoorDash adds 1,000+ Empire grocery stores across Canada, expanding its role in on-demand grocery and retail delivery.

Bento Launches Scallop Sushi Lineup Nationwide

Craig Patterson -
Bento introduces Canada’s first grab-and-go scallop sushi lineup across major grocery banners, signaling premium innovation in convenience food.

Sandra Sanderson Receives RCC Lifetime Achievement Award

Craig Patterson -
Sandra Sanderson of Empire and Sobeys to receive RCC Lifetime Achievement Award, recognizing decades of leadership in Canadian retail.

Sobeys refreshes Compliments brand to align with evolving Canadian shopper values and drive loyalty

Mario Toneguzzi -
The refresh was informed by an evolution in how Canadian shoppers define value. 

Empire Acquires Mayrand, Enters Quebec Discount Grocery Market

Craig Patterson -
Empire acquires Mayrand, gaining entry into Quebec’s discount and warehouse grocery market through a court-supervised sale process.

GoodLeaf Farms launches mobile tour to promote indoor-grown greens in Ontario, Atlantic Canada

Mario Toneguzzi -
GoodLeaf, founded in Halifax in 2011, operates three commercial-scale indoor farms across Canada that supply retailers and food service operators.

Empire Company Limited reports Q3 financial results

Mario Toneguzzi -
Sales of $7,890 million, an increase of 2.1%.

Empire Company to close Alberta e-commerce facilities, expands third-party delivery partnerships

Mario Toneguzzi -
The company said the changes are expected to deliver roughly $95 million in annualized operating income by fiscal 2027.

Empire launches Feed The Dream campaign tied to Milano Cortina 2026 Games

Mario Toneguzzi -
The company said that its Feed The Dream campaign will run across its Sobeys, IGA, Safeway, Foodland, Thrifty Foods, Farm Boy and Voilà brands, with programming designed to connect consumers, communities and athletes in the lead-up to and during the Games.

Voilà launches major public awareness campaign

Mario Toneguzzi -
Rooted in deep consumer research, the campaign highlights Voilà’s most unique differentiator as the only online destination that brings together several of Canada’s most beloved grocery banners, including Sobeys, Farm Boy, and Longo’s in Ontario, and IGA in Quebec, under one seamless experience.

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

Mario Toneguzzi -
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 reports strong Q4 and FY2025 results

Mario Toneguzzi -
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

Mario Toneguzzi -
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

Maya Johnson -
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

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