Four of his relatives have been involved in the Star Wars films of his friend George Lucas.His brother-in-law, Bill Neil, worked at Industrial Light and Magic during the production of the original trilogy.His daughter, Sophia, and son, Roman, played a handmaiden and Naboo guard, respectively, in Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999). Audio for this article is not available at this time. Following the completion of the transaction, the director now owns 114,906 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately C$11,600,794.85. “[Mr. Sawyer] is regarded widely as a respected and capable leader in retail, not a catalyst for change,” said Jim Danahy, CEO of retail consultancy CustomerLAB, adding that the change represents “steady hands” leading the business. George Weston Limited provides food and drug retailing, and financial services in Canada and internationally. This translation has been automatically generated and has not been verified for accuracy. Separately, Royal Bank of Canada increased their price objective on George Weston from C$129.00 to C$130.00 and gave the stock an outperform rating in a research report on Wednesday, March 3rd. Readers can also interact with The Globe on Facebook and Twitter . Weston Foods had revenue of C$2.1 billion ($1.7 billion) last year, the company said. Imasco owns and controls Imperial Tobacco, the largest tobacco manufacturer in Canada. Prichard's involvement with Imasco was the subject of criticism, due to a perceived conflict of interest for his role as university head. It owns an extensive network of about 192,000 miles of natural gas and NGL pipelines across North America and the Gulf of Mexico. Ms. Davis joined Loblaw in 2007, at a time when the grocer was struggling with a faltering supply chain and weak financial results. The Loblaw segment provides grocery, pharmacy, health and beauty, apparel, general merchandise, and financial services. Wonder Bread is a brand of bread which originated in the United States in 1921 and was one of the first to be sold pre-sliced nationwide in 1930. In the last 90 days, insiders sold 46,074 shares of company stock valued at $4,917,407. The shares were sold at an average price of C$100.96, for a total value of C$665,319.81. It owns a total of eight properties in Anaheim, Dallas, North Carolina and Chicago that cover 31 acres. If you would like to write a letter to the editor, please forward it to letters@globeandmail.com. George Weston has a 1-year low of C$91.95 and a 1-year high of C$109.75. “At Loblaw, we have financial momentum, strategic growth initiatives with real weight, and confidence in our core retail network. If you are looking to give feedback on our new site, please send it along to, To view this site properly, enable cookies in your browser. Breaking World, Tech, Sports, Business News. Also available in French and Mandarin. That means: If you do not see your comment posted immediately, it is being reviewed by the moderation team and may appear shortly, generally within an hour. Sign up today. The leadership is changing just four years after Ms. Davis was appointed to the top job, which Mr. Weston previously held from 2014 to 2017. Your time is valuable. We aim to create a safe and valuable space for discussion and debate. Follow Susan Krashinsky Robertson on Twitter, I'm a print subscriber, link to my account, Choice Properties Real Estate Investment Trust, Read more about following topics and authors. We also have work to do,” Mr. Weston said on a conference call with analysts on Tuesday. Welcome to The Globe and Mail’s comment community. Non-subscribers can read and sort comments but will not be able to engage with them in any way. “Look at the communication to the consumer throughout the pandemic. “We know Weston Foods has ample room to grow, but it’s best positioned to do so in other hands,” Mr. Weston said. Ms. Davis was part of the leadership team that went about addressing those challenges. Its crude oil and liquids transportation systems are huge comprising of more than 17,000 miles of active pipelines. Without furlough support from … We hope to have this fixed soon. In recent months, the company had been considering acquisitions to scale up the Weston Foods business and keep it within the company, but ultimately decided to sell instead. Avoid the use of toxic and offensive language. In other news, Senior Officer Richard Dufresne sold 37,425 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, March 23rd. The company operates through three segments: Loblaw Companies Limited (Loblaw), Choice Properties Real Estate Investment Trust (Choice Properties), and Weston Foods. Click here to subscribe. George Weston board member Robert Sawyer, whose former roles include chief operating officer of grocer Metro Inc. and chief executive officer of Rona Inc., will join Loblaw as chief operating officer. ... It’s in his bloodstream. Thank you for your patience. 351 King Street East, Suite 1600, Toronto, ON Canada, M5A 0N1, Loblaw overhauls top ranks with Davis exiting as president, George Weston profit falls, weighed down by one-time charges, Loblaw and George Weston to buy shares from Weston family, Unchecking box will stop auto data updates, Due to technical reasons, we have temporarily removed commenting from our articles. The stock has a fifty day moving average price of C$98.23 and a 200 day moving average price of C$97.18. Read our. The stock was sold at an average price of C$108.06, for a total value of C$4,044,212.87. The sales process will be launched in the coming months, and George Weston has not yet been approached by any buyers, Mr. Dufresne said. Primark owner Associated British Foods "has been squarely in the path of this pandemic," said boss George Weston. The new team will have to work hard to deliver that, and if they do so, [Loblaw] shares will be viewed in a new light.”. The company also owns a 61.8-per-cent interest in Choice Properties Real Estate Investment Trust , which holds a broad portfolio of retail, industrial and office properties, many anchored by Loblaw stores. GWL, which owns a majority stake in Loblaw, said earlier that it was selling its Weston Foods division, a move that "will allow me to dedicate renewed time and energy at Loblaw as we increase our momentum in both our bricks-and-mortar network, and our leadership in digital and data," added Weston. The move was announced on the same day that the grocer’s controlling shareholder, George Weston Ltd. , announced it is putting its Weston Foods bakery business up for sale, in order to focus on its real estate holdings and retail operations. Loblaw Cos. Ltd. is overhauling its executive ranks, announcing the departure of president Sarah Davis as Galen G. Weston returns to running the retailer as chairman and president. The move was announced on the same day that the grocer’s controlling shareholder, George Weston Ltd. , announced it is putting its Weston Foods bakery business up … After an initial boost in the early days of the pandemic when grocery sales took off, Loblaw’s stock has flagged somewhat this year. In addition to running the retailer, Mr. Weston will continue as chairman and chief executive officer of George Weston, which owns 52.6 per cent of Loblaw. This is a space where subscribers can engage with each other and Globe staff. The leadership change will occur after Loblaw’s annual meeting on May 6. “... Loblaw’s strengths are extremely compelling. About George Weston Limited . “Business performance at Loblaw continues to improve. Full Disclaimer. I’m concerned that this would send the wrong signal to women who aspire to make a difference in the business,” Prof. Charlebois said. The company has a market cap of C$16.72 billion and a PE ratio of 18.26. The company described the departure as an early retirement for Ms. Davis, who is 53. “More diversity in leadership is sorely needed.”. The properties are carried on its books for $32.6 million. George Weston Ltd. owns 17%, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. On Tuesday the share price rose by 3.5 per cent to $69.29. Follow topics and authors relevant to your reading interests. The billionaire Weston family’s retail empire began 139 years ago when George Weston went into business for himself by buying a bread route in Toronto. Please log in to listen to this story. Separately, Royal Bank of Canada increased their price objective on George Weston from C$129.00 to C$130.00 and gave the stock an outperform rating in a research report on Wednesday, March 3rd. For George Weston, selling the bakery division is a parting of ways with a relatively small part of the business, but one that is intrinsically tied to the company’s roots. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 155.53, a current ratio of 1.33 and a quick ratio of 0.75. Welcome to The Globe and Mail’s comment community. This is a space where subscribers can engage with each other and Globe staff. The division produces bread, rolls and baked goods in Canada and the United States, under brands such as Wonder Bread, ACE Bakery, Country Harvest, D’Italiano and others. “At the end of the day, what we are looking for is more consistent day-to-day execution. Who did it come from? In 2010, she was named chief financial officer, and in 2014 she was appointed chief administrative officer and president in 2017. Comments that violate our community guidelines will not be posted. George Weston (TSE:WN) had its price objective hoisted by Scotiabank from C$115.00 to C$117.00 in a report released on Wednesday morning, BayStreet.CA reports. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider now owns 5,485 shares in the company, valued at C$592,718.97. Weston Bakery truck trailers sit idle at a George Weston Ltd. owned facility on the Queensway in Toronto on May 11, 2004. Also, Director Willard Galen Garfield Weston sold 6,590 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, March 9th. “We need more woman leaders in the grocery business. Have the Top Business Headlines newsletter conveniently delivered to your inbox in the morning or evening. So we don’t anticipate a major shift in strategy.”. No,” said David Kincaid, founder and chair of consultancy Level5 Strategy in Toronto, which has done work with Loblaw in the past. UPDATED: Read our community guidelines here. Shares of TSE WN opened at C$108.82 on Wednesday. It has since the end of the second quarter last year,” Mr. Weston said. We aim to have all comments reviewed in a timely manner. © Copyright 2021 The Globe and Mail Inc. All rights reserved. “Did [Galen Weston] ever fully step away? The management shuffle signals “what is likely to be a heightened focus on operational efficiency and productivity, which has been somewhat lacking,” Royal Bank of Canada analyst Irene Nattel wrote in a research note on Tuesday. George Weston (TSE:WN) had its price objective hoisted by Scotiabank from C$115.00 to C$117.00 in a report released on Wednesday morning, BayStreet.CA reports. The company also announced that George Weston president and chief financial officer Richard Dufresne will expand his role to include CFO of Loblaw, replacing Darren Myers, who will also leave the company on May 6. The company is known for its high quality liquids and natural gas infrastructure assets. That work will build on the company’s strengths, he added, which include a vast network of stores, popular private-label brands such as President’s Choice and No Name, and the PC Optimum loyalty program, which provides the retailer with vast amounts of data on people’s shopping habits. It’s part of the family.”, It is unclear whether the management shuffle is designed as a permanent measure or a temporary one while the company seeks out new leadership, Bank of Nova Scotia analyst Patricia Baker wrote in a research note on Tuesday. George Weston Limited is a Canadian public company founded in 1882. It contributes about 4% of George Weston’s revenue, a Scotia Capital analyst . The bakery business had $2.1-billion in sales in 2020, representing less than 10 per cent of George Weston’s overall business. Loblaw is competing in a fierce environment, particularly as the grocery e-commerce landscape changes and rivals such as Sobeys owner Empire Co. Ltd. invest heavily in home delivery services. Ms. Davis’s departure also represents a symbolic shift, said Sylvain Charlebois, senior director of Dalhousie University’s agri-food analytics lab. During Prichard's term as president, the University of Toronto accepted $2 million from Imasco between 1997 and 1999.
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