date:Oct 23, 2013
eed to divest 23 stores in the provinces of British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba.
In addition to 200 grocery stores, Empire is acquiring about 200 in-store pharmacies, along with some liquor stores, fuel stations and distribution centers. The deal is now expected to close sometime next month.
Empire, which has been in the food business for over a century, already owns some 1,500 stores in 10 provinces across Canada with retail banners that include Sobeys, IGA, Foodland, FreshCo