Empire s family of Ontario-based brands already includes Sobeys, Foodland, FreshCo, Farm Boy and Voilà.
Canada’s Empire Co. Ltd. is increasing its footprint in the greater Toronto area (GTA) by signing an agreement to purchase 51% of Longo s, a family-built network of specialty grocery stores, and the chain s Grocery Gateway e-commerce business.
Longo s and Grocery Gateway join Empire s family of brands in Ontario, which already includes Sobeys Inc., Foodland, FreshCo, Farm Boy and Voilà. Empire has strong momentum, and we are laser-focused on our Project Horizon growth plans in key markets like the GTA, both in bricks and mortar and e-commerce, said Michael Medline, president and CEO of Empire. Longo s has built one of the most successful and sought-after brands in the GTA and Southwestern Ontario. Longo s is a crown jewel of grocery, and as a values-driven company, Longo s culture aligns closely with Empire. We couldn t be happier to be partnering with Anthony