Safeway Canada boosts Sobeys Q1 profits
The addition of Safeway Canada stores provided Sobeys with a 35.4% boost in sales and even higher gains in profitability during the fiscal first quarter, according to Sobeys parent company … Continue Reading →
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Sobeys to sell Safeway dairy assets
Sobeys on Wednesday said it had reached an agreement with Agropur Cooperative by which Agropur will acquire Sobeys’ dairy manufacturing facilities in Western Canada and supply milk, yogurt, and ice … Continue Reading →
Sobeys closures will encompass several banners
The 50 stores Sobeys plans to close include units acquired from Safeway as well as locations that carry some of the chain’s existing banners, the company told investors Thursday. read … Continue Reading →
Sobeys to close 50 stores; Safeway addition boosts Q4 sales
Sobeys said Thursday that a store network review in the wake of its Canada Safeway acquisition led to a decision to close 50 underperforming stores. read more Supermarket News
Sobeys, Shell launch gas promotion
Sobeys said Wednesday it has launched a summer gas-discount program in cooperation with Shell stations in five Canadian provinces. read more Supermarket News
Sobeys, Fresh & Easy market specialty burgers
Several retailers have used social media to promote more sophisticated burgers, whether value-added options sold in stores or recipes for consumers to try at home. Content Classification: Curated read more … Continue Reading →
Sobey’s Beesley named CFO at Hudson’s Bay
Paul Beesley, a senior executive at Empire Cos. and its Sobeys supermarket division, has been named CFO of department store chain Hudson’s Bay Co. read more Supermarket News
Sobeys, IGA promote healthy eating in Quebec
Sobeys Quebec and IGA have launched a program called the “Joy of Eating Better” to encourage healthy food habits among customers, employees and suppliers. read more Supermarket News
Sobeys to challenge provincial ban on pharmacy rewards
Sobeys said it would launch a legal challenge to a resolution by pharmacists in Alberta that would prevent patients from collecting reward points for pharmacy purchases. read more Supermarket News
Sobeys to celebrate Food Revolution Day
As part of Sobeys’ partnership with Jamie Oliver, the retailer plans to promote the chef’s Food Revolution Day with a potluck challenge. read more Supermarket News