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Sobeys parent shuts down Alberta ecommerce network due to underperformance

Empire to shutter fulfilment centre in Calgary area, support facility in Edmonton
Empire will discontinue operations at 260140 High Plains Blvd, in Rocky View County north of Calgary. (CoStar)
Empire will discontinue operations at 260140 High Plains Blvd, in Rocky View County north of Calgary. (CoStar)
CoStar News
January 30, 2026 | 9:31 P.M.

Empire Company Ltd., the Stellarton-based parent of grocery chain Sobeys, is shutting down its underperforming Alberta ecommerce operations network and closing its Ocado-powered fulfilment centre in the Calgary area after the business failed to meet financial expectations.

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