George Weston Limited

Type	Public
Traded as	TSX: WN
Founded	1882
Key people	Galen G. Weston (Chairman and CEO)
Industry	Retail
Revenue	CA$ 48.6 billion (2019)
Operating income	CA$ 2.2 billion (2019)
Net income	CA$ 1.6 billion (2019)
Assets	CA$ 43.2 billion (2019)
Equity	CA$ 13.8 billion (2019)
Employees	200,000 (2019)
Website	[georgewestonlimited.ca Official website]

George Weston Limited is a Canadian retail company founded in 1882 by George Weston. It is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The company is publicly traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol TSX: WN.

Overview

George Weston Limited operates through its various subsidiaries in the retail industry. The company's primary subsidiary is Loblaw Companies Limited, one of the largest food and pharmacy retailers in Canada. Loblaw operates a network of grocery stores, pharmacies, and other retail outlets across the country.

History

George Weston Limited was established in 1882 by George Weston, who started a bakery in Toronto. Over the years, the company expanded its operations and diversified into various sectors of the retail industry. In 1947, George Weston Limited acquired Loblaw Groceterias, which eventually became its primary subsidiary.

Leadership

The current Chairman and CEO of George Weston Limited is Galen G. Weston. He has been leading the company since 2006 and has played a significant role in its growth and success.

Financial Performance

In 2019, George Weston Limited reported a revenue of CA$

48.6 billion, operating income of CA$
2.2 billion, and net income of CA$
1.6 billion. The company's total assets were valued at CA$
43.2 billion, with equity amounting to CA$
13.8 billion. As of 2019, George Weston Limited employed approximately 200,000 people.

References

External links

Official website

George Weston Limited logo
Mercantile & Financial Times of Boston New York Chicago circa summer 1899
Model Bakery bread wagon Toronto ca 1908
Model Bakery biscuit travellers Toronto ca 1910
Weston's advertisement The Globe 1911
Weston's English Quality Biscuits ad Toronto Daily Star Nov 15 1922

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