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Overview
The Empire Company is a Canadian food retail and distribution company. It is one of the largest food retailers in the country, with over 1,500 stores across various formats, including supermarket, drugstore, and convenience store. The company's major retail brands include Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Foodland, and FreshCo. Empire Company also operates several distribution centers and warehouses, as well as a real estate division that manages the company's properties. History The company was founded in 1907 under the name Empire Stores Limited by John D. Sobey in Nova Scotia. It began as a small meat operation and expanded to include other grocery products. In 1963, the company opened its first Sobeys supermarket and began to expand rapidly across Canada. In the 1990s, the company acquired several smaller food retailers, including Canadian supermarket chain IGA and drugstore chain Lawtons Drugs. In 2013, Empire Company purchased the Canadian assets of Safeway Inc., making it the second-largest food retailer in the country. Recent developments In recent years, Empire Company has focused on expanding its discount grocery brand FreshCo, which offers lower-priced products in comparison to its traditional supermarket brand Sobeys. The company has also invested in technology and e-commerce, launching a home delivery service and partnering with tech companies to enhance the shopping experience for customers. In late 2020, Empire Company acquired Longo's, a regional food retailer in Ontario. This acquisition further expanded the company's presence in the province and strengthened its position as one of the top food retailers in Canada. Today, Empire Company continues to evolve and adapt to changes in the food retail industry, while also maintaining its commitment to providing quality products and services to Canadian consumers.
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