Sobeys

Canada's Largest Educational Foodservice Provider Launches the Buy Local Program, with Marketing Support from Foodland Ontario

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Friday, June 7, 2019
Foodland, ONTARIO, Sobeys, Compass Group, Greenbelt, Supermarkets

The Buy Local program is part of the Food with Purpose pillar of Chartwells' new vision, Thinking Ahead Giving Back (TAGB).

Key Points: 
  • The Buy Local program is part of the Food with Purpose pillar of Chartwells' new vision, Thinking Ahead Giving Back (TAGB).
  • Our Buy Local program is our solution to sourcing local food that contributes to the overall vitality of the communities in which we operate.
  • Foodland Ontario is partnering with Chartwells to cross-market the Foodland Ontario logo with the Buy Local Program.
  • "Here in Ontario we are thrilled to have the support of Foodland Ontario and the Greenbelt Fund on the Buy Local program.

Announcing Voilà, Canada's best online grocery home delivery service

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Thursday, May 5, 2022
Retailers, Sobeys, Retailing, John Lewis Partnership, Pictou County, Nova Scotia, Ocado, Grocery store, Online grocer, IGA

Powered by Ocado Group plc's ("Ocado") world-leading online grocery engine, Voil by Sobeys will be the most reliable and convenient offering for Canadian grocery shoppers.

Key Points: 
  • Powered by Ocado Group plc's ("Ocado") world-leading online grocery engine, Voil by Sobeys will be the most reliable and convenient offering for Canadian grocery shoppers.
  • "An online grocery home delivery experience like Voil by Sobeys does not yet exist in Canada.
  • For more than 20 years, IGA.net has operated a successful online pick up and home delivery grocery service in Quebec.
  • Following the 2021 launch, IGA.net will continue to serve customers who are outside of the delivery area.

Sobeys Inc. first to bring Beyond Meat® to grocery shelves across Canada

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Thursday, April 25, 2019
Pictou County, Nova Scotia, Sobeys, Beyond Meat, Food and drink, Burger, Retail, Articles, Retailers

As the first grocery retailer in Canada to offer the beloved plant-based burger in stores, shoppers across the country can finally get their hands on this plant-based meat sensation.

Key Points: 
  • As the first grocery retailer in Canada to offer the beloved plant-based burger in stores, shoppers across the country can finally get their hands on this plant-based meat sensation.
  • Just in time for barbeque season, Sobeys shoppers can pick up their own package of Beyond Meat's plant-based burgers.
  • The new mouth-watering product is a testament to Sobeys' commitment to offering Canadians an innovative assortment of grocery items that satisfy any occasion.
  • With the availability of Beyond Meat in Canada, Sobeys provides endless opportunities to feed bonds that empower families to bring the food they love to their table, every day.

Empire Company Limited Correction Notice

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Thursday, March 14, 2019
NOVA SCOTIA, Pictou County, Nova Scotia, Sobeys, Companies of Canada, Empire Company, International Financial Reporting Standards, Stellarton, Franchising

STELLARTON, NS, March 14, 2019 /CNW/ - Empire Company Limited ("Empire" or the "Company") (TSX: EMP.A) today announced that it has refiled both Empire'spublic documents and its wholly-owned subsidiary Sobeys Inc.'s public documents,for the 13 and 39 weeks ended February 2, 2019 to correct a typographical error in their IFRS 16 disclosure.

Key Points: 
  • STELLARTON, NS, March 14, 2019 /CNW/ - Empire Company Limited ("Empire" or the "Company") (TSX: EMP.A) today announced that it has refiled both Empire'spublic documents and its wholly-owned subsidiary Sobeys Inc.'s public documents,for the 13 and 39 weeks ended February 2, 2019 to correct a typographical error in their IFRS 16 disclosure.
  • The Company continues to finalize and validate the key estimates and inputs into the calculations.
  • Empire Company Limited (TSX: EMP.A) is a Canadian company headquartered in Stellarton, Nova Scotia.
  • With approximately $24.8 billion in annualized sales and $9.3 billion in assets, Empire and its subsidiaries, franchisees and affiliates employ approximately 125,000 people.

Fresh Attitude Prewashed Baby Lettuces and Salad Kits Now Available in Western Canada

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Thursday, February 7, 2019
Retailers, Retailing, Skaggs family, Walmart, Online grocery delivery, Safeway Inc., Sobeys, Salad, Safeway, Grocery store, Lettuce

COLDSTREAM, BC, Feb. 7, 2019 /CNW/ - Vegpro International, a Canadian, family-owned company, is introducing - their most popular products to Western Canada.

Key Points: 
  • COLDSTREAM, BC, Feb. 7, 2019 /CNW/ - Vegpro International, a Canadian, family-owned company, is introducing - their most popular products to Western Canada.
  • Fresh Attitude prewashed baby lettuces and salad kits have officially made their debut in the produce sections of Western Canada's grocery stores, and can be found in major retailers such as Walmart, Sobey's/Safeway and Save-on-Foods.
  • The lettuces and salad kits are grown in the Okanagan Valley in season, and packed locally year-round.
  • For nearly 20 years, Vegpro International has been the leading producer of fresh vegetables in Canada and is known for its Fresh Attitude brand.

Canada's National e-Prescription Service Launches in New Brunswick

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Tuesday, December 11, 2018
Health, Medicine, Electronic prescribing, Medical terminology, Pharmacy, Canada Health Infoway, Sobeys, Ted Flemming

TORONTO, Dec.11, 2018 /CNW/ -Citizens of New Brunswick are well on their way to experiencing better health outcomes with the recent launch of PrescribeIT, Canada's national e-prescribing service, in Saint John.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, Dec.11, 2018 /CNW/ -Citizens of New Brunswick are well on their way to experiencing better health outcomes with the recent launch of PrescribeIT, Canada's national e-prescribing service, in Saint John.
  • "We are thrilled to be the first pharmacy to bring PrescribeIT to Atlantic Canada, starting in New Brunswick," said Jedd Wood, Vice President & General Manager, Sobeys National Pharmacy.
  • "Investing in digital health projects such as PrescribeIT is very important," said the Honourable Ted Flemming, Minister of Health for New Brunswick.
  • Canada Health Infoway is working with Health Canada, the provinces and territories, and industry stakeholders to develop, operate and maintain the national e-prescribing service known as PrescribeIT.

Sobeys Safeway Customer has a Million Reasons to Cheer

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Tuesday, November 27, 2018
Safeway Inc., Sobeys, Pictou County, Nova Scotia, Safeway, Finance, Trade, Money

But one of those fans has a million more reasons to be happy for Patrik.

Key Points: 
  • But one of those fans has a million more reasons to be happy for Patrik.
  • Christopher Hayley of Winnipeg was drawn for the top prize in the Sobeys Safeway $1,000,000 Score & Win contest.
  • "We are happy for Patrik Laine, but we are absolutely thrilled for our customer for winning Sobeys Safeway $1,000,000 Score & Win!"
  • Promotivate manages Sobeys Safeway $1,000,000 Score & Win on behalf of Sobeys Inc. At Promotivate, our approach is simple: create a single point of contact for clients and ensure that every need is addressed.

Sobeys Removes Romaine Lettuce Products from Shelves

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Wednesday, November 21, 2018
Sobeys, Edible plants, NOVA SCOTIA, Economy of Canada, FreshCo, Safeway, IGA, Lawtons, Romaine lettuce, Romaine, Foodland, Lettuce

STELLARTON, NS, Nov. 21, 2018 /CNW/ -On Tuesday night, November 20, out of concern for the health of employees and customers, Sobeys Inc. temporarily stopped the sale of all Romaine lettuce products across its national store network until further notice.

Key Points: 
  • STELLARTON, NS, Nov. 21, 2018 /CNW/ -On Tuesday night, November 20, out of concern for the health of employees and customers, Sobeys Inc. temporarily stopped the sale of all Romaine lettuce products across its national store network until further notice.
  • Sobeys is responding to a notice from the Public Health Agency of Canada advising all Canadians to not consume Romaine lettuce products.
  • All items containing Romaine lettuce in Sobeys' national store network over 300 products are being removed from shelves at Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Thrifty Foods, Foodland, FreshCo and Lawton's Drug Stores as well as all Sobeys Inc. convenience store banners in all provinces.
  • Proudly Canadian, with headquarters in Stellarton, Nova Scotia, Sobeys has been serving the food shopping needs of Canadians since 1907.

SecZetta NE Profile Receives SailPoint Certification

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Monday, June 25, 2018
IGA, Sobeys, Identity management

NEWPORT, R.I., June 25, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- SecZetta , today announced that SecZetta NE Profile , a comprehensive solution delivering third party identity risk and lifecycle management capabilities, has been certified as part of the SailPoint Identity+ Alliance program to seamlessly integrate with SailPoint IdentityIQ .

Key Points: 
  • NEWPORT, R.I., June 25, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- SecZetta , today announced that SecZetta NE Profile , a comprehensive solution delivering third party identity risk and lifecycle management capabilities, has been certified as part of the SailPoint Identity+ Alliance program to seamlessly integrate with SailPoint IdentityIQ .
  • SecZetta products extend IGA programs to include an authoritative source for managing third party identity risk and identity lifecycle.
  • Benefits of the integration to joint customers include:
    To learn more about SecZetta, please visit https://www.seczetta.com/products .For more information about SailPoint or SailPoint's Identity + Alliance program, please visit https://www.sailpoint.com/ .
  • SecZetta products extend IGA programs to include identity life cycle capabilities: NE Profile, which manages identity risk and lifecycle processes for nonemployees; NE Access, enables collaboration with partners and vendors; and ID Proxy, which merges identity data from multiple sources to maintain master identities in a single authoritative source.