Loblaw Companies Limited
Brampton, Ontario L6Y 5S5, Canada (Map) Phone: 905-459-2500
Fax: 905-861-2206
http://www.loblaw.com
Overview
When grocery shopping in Canada, it's hard to escape the long arm of Loblaw. Loblaw Companies Ltd. is the market share leader among Canadian supermarket operators. Its corporate and franchised banners (22 in all) fly over more than 1,025 stores nationwide. Trade names include Loblaws, Atlantic SaveEasy, Extra Foods, Fortinos, No Frills, Provigo, Your Independent Grocer, Osaka, T&T, and Zehrs Markets, to name a few. Its stores offer more than 8,000 private-label products, including its signature President's Choice brand, as well as traditional and organic grocery fare. Loblaw is also Canada's largest wholesale food distributor. Loblaw Companies is a subsidiary of Canada's George Weston.
Sample Overview & HistoryKey Numbers from Hoover's UK
Key financials for Loblaw Companies Limited
| Company Type | Public (Toronto: L) |
|---|---|
| Fiscal Year-End | December |
| 2010 Sales (mil.) | £20,032.5 |
| 1-Year Sales Growth | 5.8% |
| 2010 Net Income (mil.) | £440.1 |
| 1-Year Net Income Growth | 8.9% |
| 2010 Employees | 136,000 |
| 1-Year Employee Growth | (2.2%) |
Key People from Hoover's UK
Key people and executives for Loblaw Companies Limited
| Chairman | Galen G. Weston (Subscribers see complete biographies -- view sample)
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|---|---|
| Deputy Chairman and President | Allan L. Leighton |
| President | Vicente Trius |
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