Sobeys

Sobeys Inc. is one of Canada’s two national grocery retailers, with more than 1,500 stores under various banners—Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, FreshCo, Thrifty Foods, Foodland, Farm Boy, and more—operating across all 10 provinces, plus over 350 gas bars. Founded in 1907 in Nova Scotia, it now covers both urban and rural markets.

🛍️ Key Offerings

• Full-service supermarkets: Bakery, produce, meat & seafood, deli, frozen and general grocery.
• Multiple formats: From premium Sobeys to discount FreshCo, plus pharmacies (Lawtons, Needs) and fuel services.
• Online grocery: Delivered nationwide via Voilà by Sobeys, powered by Ocado robotics. Note: BC warehouse opening was paused recently.
• Loyalty program: Integrated with the Scene+ rewards platform since 2022.

👍 Strengths

• Extensive national reach.
• Wide selection across price-points and store formats.
• Modern retail formats with sustainability goals (e.g., plastic bag phase-out).