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CANADA: FY sales, profits up at retailer Sobeys

Canadian grocer Sobeys saw sales and profits increase in its last financial year, the company's owner, Empire Co., reported today…

In the spotlight: Sobeys joy but questions for Safeway

Canada's second-largest grocer Sobeys has swooped to buy the local business of US supermarket giant Safeway. Sobeys has paid a…

CANADA/US: Sobeys to buy Safeway’s Canadian arm

Canadian food retailer Sobeys is to acquire Safeway Inc's business in the country. The deal will see Sobeys pay a…

NORTH AMERICA: Retail results round-up: Costco, Sobeys, Casey’s

Half-year profits have increased by more than a third at US wholesale giant Costco. The retailer booked net income of…

CANADA: Profits up at retailer Sobeys

Canadian retailer Sobeys has booked an increase in full-year profits. In the 12 months ended 5 May, net profit was…

CANADA: Empire names Poulin Sobeys CEO

Empire Co. has promoted Marc Poulin to the post of president and CEO of its Canadian grocery chain Sobeys. Poulin…

CANADA: Sobeys CEO McEwan to step down

The president and CEO of Canadian retailer Sobeys has announced his intention to retire on health grounds. Bill McEwan, who…

CANADA: Sobeys H1 profits up

Canadian retailer Sobeys has reported higher half-year earnings, after posting an increase in second-quarter profits and sales. For the first six…

CANADA: Sobeys Q1 profits up

Canadian retailer Sobeys saw its first-quarter profits increase by over 3% on the back of higher sales. Sobeys' parent company,…

CANADA: Extra week boost FY sales, profits at Sobeys

An extra selling week and a lower tax rate were factors in the higher annual profits at Sobeys, the holding…