Loblaw Companies

Established in 1919 in Canada by Theodore Pringle Loblaw and J.Milton Cork, Loblaw began as a chain of grocery stores in Canada. The firm operated under the name Loblaw Groceterias. Loblaw Companies was founded in 1956, taking over the business.

Nowadays, the retail group operates a number of shops that include pharmacies and food stores. The firm operates a number shops under different banners that include (but not limited to):

• Loblaws: over 2000 stores 
• Shoppers Drug Mart: 1390 shops 
• Real Canadian Superstore: 68 stores 
• Fortinos: 23 stores 
• Zehrs: 43 stores
• Provigo: over 300 store
• No Frills: 247 discount supermarkets
• Maxi: 90 Maxi stores and 23 Maxi & Cie stores
• T&T: 27 stores  
• Atlantis Superstore: 54 shops
• Valu-mart: 58 stores
• Extra Foods: 17 stores 
• Wholesale Club: 58 shops
• Freshmart: 87 shops
• Shoppers Home Health Care: 56 stores

In 2020, Loblaw Companies reached a turnover of € 31.8 billion, indicating a rise of 11.4%. There are 200000 people working for the company. 

Loblaw Companies has developed its own brands that include  (but not limited to):

• President’s choice: packed grocery items
• Life brand: assortment of personal care products

All suppliers working with the company must adhere to the supplier code of conduct derived by the business. There is an audit compliance team which ensures that suppliers comply with the code and also offers training to help suppliers implement the necessary measures. 

In the case of seafood, Loblaw Companies works with suppliers which are GSSI, MSC, ASC and ISSF certified. 

Loblaw Companies is RSPO,  UTZ, FSC and  CRSB certified. 

Furthermore, Loblaw Companies is involved in community projects with  PC Children’s Charit and Shoppers Drug Mart LOVE. YOU.

UPDATES ON LOBLAW COMPANIES ON 14/07/2021

In 2021, Loblaw Companies partnered with Imperial and now those who have the PC Optimum card can use their card to shop in LobLaw stores and Shopper Drug-Mart stores. 

Moreover, Loblaw Companies is collaborating with Loop in order to provide products in refillable packaging. The aim is to reduce plastic use.