Loblaw Companies Ltd
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Company Profile
Business description
Founded in 1919, Loblaw is Canada’s largest food and pharmacy retailer, operating around 2,500 stores and generating over CAD 64 billion in fiscal 2025 sales. Its core operations span two main retail divisions: food (about 70% of sales) and drug, anchored by Shoppers Drug Mart (30%). Loblaw’s grocery banners include Loblaws, No Frills, and Real Canadian Superstore. The company also boasts a robust portfolio of private-label offerings (about 30% of sales), such as its well-known President’s Choice, No Name, and Joe Fresh brands.
Contact
1 President’s Choice Circle
BramptonONL6Y 5S5
CANT: +1 905 459-2500
Sector
Consumer Defensive
Stock type
Defensive
Industry
Grocery Stores
Fiscal Year End
31 December 2026
Employees
220,000
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