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Loblaw operates 613 corporate stores under a variety of banners and supplies 416 franchised stores that also operate under a variety of banners.
BRAMPTON, Ontario — Officials of Loblaw Cos. last week insisted they were making progress but analysts reviewing lackluster quarterly financial results questioned whether they could produce some proof....More
BRAMPTON, Ontario — Loblaw Cos. here on Wednesday said net income in the fiscal first quarter was down by 22.2% as a result of soft sales, higher transportation costs and a $10 million investment in lower prices....More
TORONTO — With the specter of a U.S. supercenter invasion hanging over them, representatives from Canada’s big three conventional supermarket chains last week said they would rely on innovation and differentiation to defend their turf amid a coming explosion in retail square footage....More
TORONTO — Loblaw Cos. here announced it is purchasing a majority of Zellers’— a mass merchandise chain of the Hudson’s Bay Co. — prescription files for about $35 million....More
Traditional supermarket operators in Canada are at risk from the expansion there by Wal-Mart and Target, according to a report from BMO Capital Markets....More
TORONTO — Loblaw Cos. said it expects net income for fiscal 2012 to be lower than 2011 as it undertakes several investments and focuses on improving its store base....More
TORONTO — Loblaw Cos. here on Thursday said it expects net income for fiscal 2012 to be lower than 2011 as it undertakes several investments in technology and other areas....More
TORONTO — George Weston Ltd., the parent of Loblaw Cos., said Tuesday it has hired Richard Dufresne as chief financial officer, a position he has held for the past six years with Montreal-based retailer Metro Inc....More
Retailers leverage the power of social media to bring their store brands to life. SN recognizes the Top 10 promotions in its Store Brands 2012 report....More
