Investing in the safety of teammates and customers, and supporting communities across Canada STELLARTON, NS, April 15, 2020 /CNW/ – Empire Company Limited (“Empire” or the “Company”) today announced business updates related to the impact of the recent novel coronavirus (“COVID-19” or “pandemic”) outbreak. “Management’s top priorities are ensuring the health and safety of our… [Read More]

STELLARTON, NS, April 2, 2020 /CNW/ – For over 113 years, Empire Company Limited (“Empire”) has been proud to partner with local Canadian businesses of all sizes. Our own humble beginnings started with a local entrepreneur, his family, and the help of trusted supplier partners. During this unprecedented time in the world, we know it’s more… [Read More]

Third Quarter Summary Same-store sales excluding fuel increased by 0.8% Earnings per share of $0.45 compared to $0.24 last year Adjusted earnings per share of $0.46 compared to $0.27 last year Repurchased 1,519,829 shares for a total consideration of $48.0 million STELLARTON, NS, March 12, 2020 /CNW/ – Empire Company Limited (“Empire” or the “Company”)… [Read More]

National partnership to deliver fresh farmed and harvested in-store produce STELLARTON, NS, March 9, 2020 /CNW/ – Empire’s family of brands is partnering with Infarm, one of the world’s most advanced and fastest-growing in-store farming platforms, to grow and harvest a range of fresh produce in select Sobeys, Safeway and Thrifty Foods stores across Canada…. [Read More]

STELLARTON, NS, Feb. 27, 2020 /CNW/ – Empire Company Limited (TSX: EMP.A) will release its third quarter fiscal 2020 results on March 12, 2020 at 6:30 a.m. (Eastern Daylight Time). The release will be followed by a conference call beginning at 12:00 p.m. (Eastern Daylight Time) with senior management. The dial-in numbers for the conference call… [Read More]

Second Quarter Summary Same-store sales excluding fuel increased by 2.0% Earnings per share of $0.57 compared to $0.38 last year Adjusted earnings per share of $0.58 compared to $0.40 last year Crombie REIT’s disposal of a 15 property portfolio positively impacted Empire’s adjusted EPS by $0.06 11 FreshCo locations will be opened in British Columbia… [Read More]

Grassroots efforts at Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Thrifty Foods, Foodland and FreshCo stores create a more inclusive environment for shoppers with sensory sensitivities STELLARTON, NS, Dec. 3, 2019 /CNW/ – Empire’s family of brands is redefining how Canadians shop by rolling out weekly Sensory Friendly Shopping hours at more than 450 stores Canada-wide. The new, more inclusive… [Read More]

STELLARTON, NS, Nov. 28, 2019 /CNW/ – Empire Company Limited (TSX: EMP.A) will release its second quarter fiscal 2020 results on December 12, 2019 at 7:00 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]

Grocer also inks exclusive partnership with Canada’s National Women’s Hockey Team STELLARTON, NS, Oct. 7, 2019 /CNW/ – Empire Company today announced its partnership with the Canadian Olympic Committee, proudly making its family of brands the first-ever Official Grocer of Team Canada. Empire’s soon to be launched world class e-commerce platform, Voilà by Sobeys, is… [Read More]

STELLARTON, NS, Sept. 12, 2019 /CNW/ – Empire Company Limited (“Empire” or the “Company”) (TSX: EMP.A) announced the voting results for the election of its directors at its Annual General Meeting held today at Cineplex Cinemas, 612 East River Road, New Glasgow, Nova Scotia. There were 98,138,079 Class B shares (100% of outstanding Class B… [Read More]

First Quarter Summary Same-store sales excluding fuel increased by 2.4% Earnings per share of $0.48 compared to $0.35 last year Adjusted earnings per share of $0.49 compared to $0.37 last year Store closure and conversion costs of $21.0 million ($0.06 per share, after tax) included in results 22 FreshCo locations in Western Canada confirmed to… [Read More]

STELLARTON, NS, Aug. 29, 2019 /CNW/ – Empire Company Limited (TSX: EMP.A) will hold its Annual General Meeting of Shareholders (“AGM”) on Thursday, September 12, 2019, at Cineplex Cinemas, Aberdeen Mall, 612 East River Road, New Glasgow, Nova Scotia. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 10:00 a.m. (Eastern Daylight Time). Media  Please note that… [Read More]