Empire Partners With Infarm To Bring Innovative and Sustainable In-Store Farms to Select Sobeys, Safeway and Thrifty Foods Stores

March 9, 2020 Empire Company Limited

Empire’s family of brands is partnering with Infarm, one of the world’s most advanced and fastest-growing in-store farming platforms, to grow and harvest a range of fresh produce in select Sobeys, Safeway and Thrifty Foods stores across Canada.

Empire’s Family of Brands Rolls Out Sensory Friendly Shopping to More than 450 Stores Across The Country

December 16, 2019 Empire Company Limited

Empire’s family of brands is redefining how Canadians shop by rolling out weekly Sensory Friendly Shopping hours at more than 450 stores Canada-wide. The new, more inclusive shopping hours will be offered in Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Thrifty Foods, Foodland and FreshCo stores.

Empire announces four FreshCo locations in Saskatchewan

July 25, 2019 Empire Company Limited

“We are one-third of the way selecting and opening our FreshCo stores in Western Canada,” said Mike Venton, General Manager, Discount. “We continue to make smart investments and leverage our current real estate network to deliver exactly what our customers want. ”

Empire Hones Executive Structure for Shift to Offense

Empire Company Limited together with its wholly-owned subsidiary Sobeys Inc., announced changes to its Executive Committee as the Company enters the final phase of its Sunrise transformation initiative and sets its sights on stronger execution, innovation and growth.

Empire Company completes purchase of Farm Boy – Ontario’s best-in-class food retailer

December 17, 2018 Empire Company Limited

Empire Company Limited announced that it has completed its purchase of Farm Boy, one of the most exciting, fastest growing and successful food retailers in the country. All closing conditions, including receipt of a no-action letter from the Competition Bureau, have been satisfied.