Sobeys

• Sobeys parent Empire sees profit climb 8.5% from year earlier

  The parent company of the Sobeys, Safeway and FreshCo grocery chains says net earnings in its latest quarter were up 8.5 per cent to $134.2 million.

  Money

  Mar 14
  
• New details on first collective agreement for Pete’s Frootique workers after 7-week strike

  The union representing Pete's Frootique workers say most will be making $15.60 come April -- a 60 cent jump from the $15 minimum wage they were making.

  Canada

  Jan 8
  
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• Pete’s Frootique workers in Halifax ratify first collective agreement

  Workers at the Sobeys-owned Pete’s Frootique grocery store in Halifax have ratified their first collective agreement after a nearly seven-week strike, according to their union.

  Canada

  Jan 5
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• Halifax workers at Sobeys-owned store gain nationwide support as strike enters fifth week

  As Pete's Frootique workers in Halifax enter their fifth week on strike, solidarity actions were held at more than a dozen Sobeys locations across the country to showcase support.

  Economy

  Dec 16, 2023
• Halifax workers “won’t back down” as strike at Sobeys-owned store enters third week

  Dozens of striking workers gathered in front of Sobeys-owned Pete's Frootique in Halifax for another solidarity rally on Saturday afternoon, as the strike enters its third week.

  Economy

  Dec 2, 2023
• ‘Not going to stand down’: Halifax workers begin strike at Sobeys-owned market

  Striking staff, union representatives, and supporters gathered outside of Pete's Frootique in Halifax on Saturday to call for improved wages for employees at the grocery retailer.

  Economy

  Nov 19, 2023
• Toronto-area grocery store distribution centre workers walk out on strike

  The union representing workers at a Sobeys warehouse in York Region began strike action after rejecting what it called a "lowball offer " that removed job security.

  Economy

  Oct 15, 2023
• Sobeys issues western Canada turkey recall

  On Friday, Sobeys issued a recall on Sunrise brand Grade A fresh turkeys between five and eight kilograms in weight with a best before date of Oct. 11.

  Canada

  Oct 6, 2023
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• Former Sobeys chief executive and chair David Sobey dies at 92

  David Sobey, a former chief executive and chair of the Sobeys Inc. grocery store chain, has died. He was 92 years old.

  Canada

  Sep 19, 2023
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• Leftover, rescued produce helping food banks reduce waste

  Despite efforts to rescue and glean food, Graham Hill of Second Harvest says over 60 per cent of all food produced in Canada is lost and wasted every single year.

  Canada

  Jul 28, 2023