Loblaw Companies.

The Organization Loblaw Companies, formed in 1921, is Canada's largest wholesale and retail food distributor, with operations across the country through company operated stores (corporate stores), franchised independent stores (franchised stores), associated stores and by servicing independent accounts. 63% owned by the George Weston Group, Loblaw's goal is to provide high returns to its shareholders through a combination of share price appreciation and dividends. To this end, it follows a number of operating principles. It concentrates on …

…ntinue to expand its products, services and stores to meet new demands and to anticipate tomorrow's needs. By becoming an all-in-one destination - the place for customers to do their banking, pick up dry cleaning, fill their prescriptions, as well as buy their groceries - and by continually introducing innovative products and convenient services, Loblaw would ensure that customers think of its name first - and not Wal-Mart's low prices - for their household needs.