Latest / Toronto News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Empire Drops Grocery Store Restrictions | Toronto News
Empire Company, owners of Sobeys, just dropped the hammer on restrictive grocery store covenants — no more enforcing exclusivity or radius rules, and no new ones on the books. This bold move follows pressure from Canada’s Competition Bureau, which has been investigating how these clauses choke competition in the grocery sector. While Empire acknowledges these controls can help in underserved areas, they’re now aligning with regulators and market demands for openness. The shift affects not just grocery chains but the broader commercial real estate landscape, as similar clauses are widespread…
The skinny
The skinny isn't ready yet — notes appear once the transcript is processed.