Empire's Concession: A Small Step Towards a More Competitive Grocery Market Empire Company Limited, parent company of Sobeys, has announced it will change its approach to property controls, a move hailed by advocates of competition in the Canadian grocery market.
However, this concession raises more questions than answers about its impact on consumers and the industry. Property controls have long been a contentious issue in Canada's grocery market.
These agreements block competitors from setting up stores in certain locations, limiting competition and driving up prices for consumers.