Customers at Atlantic Canada Sobeys, Foodland, Voilà by Sobeys, Needs and Lawtons Drugs stores are now earning Scene+ points when shopping and, until September 21, have a chance to win free groceries for a year1 Scene+ will roll out at Empire’s other banners by region across the country this year and into early 2023, with… [Read More]

Plan aims to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and sets science-based targets STELLARTON, NS, July 28, 2022 /CNW/ – Empire Company Limited (“Empire” or the “Company”) (TSX: EMP.A) today announced it is setting bold, science-based emissions reduction targets (“SBTs”) in support of Canada’s transition to a low-carbon economy. This is a significant step forward in… [Read More]

Earnings per share of $0.68 compared to $0.64 last year Same-store sales excluding fuel decreased by 2.5% compared to COVID-elevated sales levels last year Excluding fuel, gross margin increased by 17 basis points Project Horizon growth plan on track; second year successfully completed Announced new loyalty strategy; Scene+ rollout to begin in Atlantic Canada in… [Read More]

STELLARTON, NS, June 8, 2022 /CNW/ – Empire Company Limited (TSX: EMP.A) will release its fourth quarter and full year fiscal 2022 results on June 22, 2022 at 6:30 a.m. (Eastern Daylight Time). The release will be followed by a conference call beginning at 11:30 a.m. (Eastern Daylight Time) with senior management. The dial-in numbers… [Read More]

STELLARTON, NS, May 3, 2022 /CNW/ – Empire Company Limited (Empire) (TSX: EMP.A) announced today that Sobeys Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Empire, is delivering a notice of redemption (the “Notice“) to holders of all its outstanding 4.70% Series 2013-2 Notes due August 2023 (the “Notes“).  The Notice calls for the redemption of the remaining $500… [Read More]

Ottawa customers can now order from Voilà ‘s expansive assortment, including Farm Boy products OTTAWA, ON, April 11, 2022 /CNW/ – Voilà by Sobeys today expanded into the Ottawa area, adding to the growing list of areas in Ontario and Quebec being served by the grocery home-delivery service that was recently voted as number one in… [Read More]

Third Quarter Summary: Earnings per share of $0.77, an increase of 16.7% compared to $0.66 last year Same-store sales excluding fuel decreased by 1.7% compared to elevated sales last year Same-store sales grew 8.3% over fiscal 2020 Gross margin, excluding fuel, increased by 41 basis points EBITDA margin increased by 50 basis points Project Horizon… [Read More]

STELLARTON, NS, Feb. 23, 2022 /CNW/ – Empire Company Limited (TSX: EMP.A) will release its third quarter fiscal 2022 results on March 10, 2022, at 6:30 a.m. (Eastern Standard Time). The release will be followed by a conference call beginning at 2:00 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time) with senior management. The dial-in numbers for the conference… [Read More]

STELLARTON, NS, Feb. 7, 2022 /CNW/ – Empire Company Limited (“Empire” or the “Company”) (TSX: EMP.A) today announced that its fourth e-commerce customer fulfilment centre (“CFC”) will be located in the Greater Vancouver Area of British Columbia. Voilà will launch its online grocery home delivery service for customers in British Columbia in 2025. The CFC… [Read More]

The ‘Feed The Dream’ platform builds on the momentum of the Tokyo 2020 Games and the support of Team Canada athletes STELLARTON, NS, Jan. 11, 2022 /CNW/ – Today, Empire Company Limited (“Empire” or the “Company”) (TSX: EMP.A), the Official Grocer of the Canadian Olympic and the Canadian Paralympic Teams, proudly unveils the Winter 2022 Feed The Dream platform, continuing… [Read More]

Second Quarter Summary Earnings per share of $0.66 compared to $0.60 last year Same-store sales excluding fuel decreased by 1.3% compared to elevated sales last year Excluding fuel, gross margin increased by 72 basis points Project Horizon strategy on track Free cash flow of $129.5 million – 72% growth over last year $189.6 million of… [Read More]

STELLARTON, NS, Nov. 25, 2021 /CNW/ – Empire Company Limited (TSX: EMP.A) will release its second quarter fiscal 2022 results on December 9, 2021 at 6:30 a.m. (Eastern Standard Time). The release will be followed by a conference call beginning at 12:00 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time) with senior management. The dial-in numbers for the conference call… [Read More]