George Weston Limited
RetailOntario, Canada201-500 Employees
George Weston Limited is a Canadian parent company with a diversified portfolio focused on food retail and related sectors. It controls Loblaw Companies Limited, which operates a large network of stores serving Canadians' everyday food, health, and wellness needs, and has expanded its reach through the acquisition of Shoppers Drug Mart. Weston also owns Weston Foods, a major bakery producer serving the North American market, and Choice Properties REIT, one of the country's largest retail-focused real estate investment trusts. Founded in 1882 and based in Toronto, Ontario, Weston is recognized as one of Canada’s largest private-sector employers. In May 2026, the Toronto Stock Exchange accepted Weston's notice to initiate a normal course issuer bid, a standard corporate action.