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Our History. A proudly Canadian business, here’s how Sobeys Inc. has grown from a small meat delivery business in Stellarton, Nova Scotia to more than 1,600 stores across the country. Scroll across to see Sobeys Inc. grow through the years to become the iconic Canadian company it is today.
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Sobeys was founded in Stellarton, Nova Scotia by John W. Sobey, a former carpenter, in 1907 as a meat delivery business. In 1921, Sobey's son, Frank, became a partner of the company and added six new grocery stores serving the Pictou County and Antigonish County regions.
SOBEYS 110 TIMELINE. Since 1907, Sobeys has been a proud part of the evolution of Canadian history and values. In celebration of Canada’s 150th and our 110th, join us in looking back at some key moments in both the history of Canada, and of Sobeys.
Sobeys 110 Timeline. Scroll down to search 110 years of Sobeys history. Or use the menu in the top right corner to jump to a specific decade or Sobeys milestone (in green). Discover what was happening in Canada that same year by clicking on the maple leaf icon.
Jan 14, 2022 · It all started in 1907 when John William (J.W.) Sobey began delivering meat via horse and buggy in Stellarton, Nova Scotia. Wanting to target foot traffic in the area too, he built the first Sobeys store in 1912 and added local produce, dairy, fish and other staples to his product offerings.
In 1907, J.W. Sobey left his job helping to build the Allan coal mine to start a meat delivery business and later open a small store. It was a bold move at the time. His son, Frank, displayed the same quality when he opened a second store, and later a cash-and-carry outlet, the first in the region.
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Sobeys began in Stellarton, Nova Scotia as a meat-delivery business. President and CEO – Michael Medline. Fiscal 2018 revenue of $24.2 billion. More than 1,600 owned or franchised stores across all 10 provinces, as well as more than 350 retail fuel locations.
