Empire Company Limited

Empire Company Limited is a Canadian conglomerate primarily engaged in food retailing and related real estate investments, headquartered in Stellarton, Nova Scotia. The company's mission is to maximize sustainable long-term shareholder value by supporting its subsidiary Sobeys' purpose of "nurturing families," serving customers and communities, and strengthening its real estate portfolio.

Through its wholly-owned subsidiary Sobeys Inc., Empire Company Limited operates a vast network of over 1,600 retail stores across all ten Canadian provinces. These stores fall under various banners, including Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Foodland, FreshCo, Thrifty Foods, Farm Boy, Longo's, and Lawtons Drugs. The company also manages grocery e-commerce platforms like Voilà and ThriftyFoods.com, and operates or supplies more than 350 retail fuel locations. Additionally, Empire holds significant real estate investments, notably through its stake in Crombie REIT.

As Canada's second-largest grocer, Empire Company Limited reported approximately $32 billion in annual sales and $17 billion in assets, employing around 129,000 people. Pierre St-Laurent was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer in November 2025. Recent strategic moves include an agreement in April 2026 to acquire Montreal's Mayrand Food Group, marking an entry into the Quebec discount and warehouse food market, and an e-commerce update in January 2026 to enhance earnings and expand third-party delivery partnerships, including with DoorDash.