Mergers & Acquisitions

The retailer with an expanded private brand line keeps expanding locations, picking up a bulk of Circle K locations that are being sold across the United States and Canada.

Loblaw’s president Sarah Davis will retire as Galen Weston steps into the role — the move follows operating company George Weston Limited looking to sell Weston Foods to focus on Loblaw’s and its real estate arm.

Ann Sardini will become the chair of the board of directors on April 1, succeeding Gary Smith, who served in the role since July 2018.

WHP Global has acquired a controlling interest in Tru Kids, parent company to the Toys"R"Us, Babies"R"Us, Geoffrey the Giraffe brands, and more than 20 related consumer toy and baby brands.

The products for private brand development come from a joint venture between Russet House, a private brand leader in Canada, and Cardinal Foods in the U.S.

Empire is purchasing 51% of greater Toronto area specialty grocer Longo’s and its Grocery Gateway e-commerce business. 

Dave Kimbell, the Bolingbrook, Ill.-based retailer’s current president, will succeed Mary Dillon in the beauty chain’s top spot, effective in June.

The supplier has introduced what it calls an industry first, a keto-certified, low net carb flour for baking products.