Loblaw expects to invest $10 billion into the Canadian economy over the next five years, including $2.2 billion in 2025

This year, Loblaw will build and open 80 new stores, and create thousands of jobs in communities across Canada

February 19, 2025 – Brampton, ON – Loblaw Companies Limited (TSX: L, “Loblaw” or the “Company”), Canada’s food and pharmacy leader, announced today it will invest $2.2 billion into the Canadian economy in 2025. This investment will help the Company improve access to more affordable food and healthcare services for Canadians, while creating an anticipated 8,000 jobs in communities across the country.

The investment reinforces Loblaw’s position as a major contributor to the growth of the Canadian economy. The Company anticipates similar levels of investment over the next five years – to invest more than $10 billion by 2030 – adding to the more than $8 billion the Company has invested since 2020 to improve and expand its network of stores and modernize its supply chain.

The Company’s 2025 planned investments include:

• 80 new stores under the No Frills, Maxi, Shoppers Drug Mart, Pharmaprix and T&T banners, including approximately 50 hard discount stores;
• the renovation of more than 300 grocery and pharmacy locations, including adding approximately 100 new Shoppers Drug Mart pharmacy care clinics; and
• the continued development of the Company’s modernized supply chain, including the initial opening of the 1.2 million square foot facility in East Gwillimbury, Ontario.

“At a time when Canadians need value the most, we’re continuing to invest meaningfully in the Canadian economy and in delivering value to our customers,” said Per Bank, President and CEO, Loblaw Companies Limited. “From opening one of the largest fully automated distribution centres in North America, to introducing dozens of small format hard discount stores to communities that need them most, this investment will have a positive impact across the country.”

“As a proudly Canadian owned and operated business, we’ll also work to showcase Canadian-made value and quality across our entire network,” added Bank. “Whether it’s increasing orders for products made in Canada or further broadening our Small Supplier program, we’re committed to home-grown success.”