Sobeys Inc.
Overview
Sobeys' stores would be cool even if its freezers were on the fritz. One of Canada's top grocery chains (trailing Loblaw Companies), Sobeys consists of 1,300-plus stores and two dozen distribution centers in all 10 provinces. Some 700 of its stores are franchised and include Foodland, FreshCo, IGA, Thrifty Foods, and Lawtons Drug Stores. The chain has about 285 outlets under the Sobeys banner. Stores operate under five different food retail formats to offer convenience- to full-service shopping, such as bakeries, pharmacies, dry cleaning, and banking. Its convenience stores do business under the Needs, Sobeys Express, and other banners. Sobeys is owned by Empire Company, itself controlled by the Sobey family.
Sample OverviewKey Numbers from Hoover's UK
Key financials for Sobeys Inc.
| Company Type | Subsidiary of Empire Company |
|---|---|
| Fiscal Year-End | April |
Key People from Hoover's UK
Key people and executives for Sobeys Inc.
| President and CEO | William G. (Bill) McEwan (Subscribers see complete biographies -- view sample)
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| CFO | Paul A. Jewer |
| SVP and CIO | Clinton D. Keay |
Top Competitors from Hoover's UK
Top competitors of Sobeys Inc.
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Retail
- Grocery Retail(primary)
Subsidiaries/Affiliates Covered By Hoover's UK
Subsidiaries/affiliates of Sobeys Inc.
