TSX:WN (George Weston)

About WN

George Weston Ltd. engages in the food processing and distribution of fresh and frozen baked goods. It operates through the following segments: Loblaw Companies Limited (Loblaw), Choice Properties Real Estate Investment Trust (Choice Properties), and Other and Intersegment. The Loblaw segment stands for Loblaw Companies Ltd., which refers to the retail of food and drugs and provision of financial services. The Choice Properties segment operates and develops commercial and residential properties. The Other and Intersegment includes short-term investments held by the Company. The company was founded by George Weston in 1882 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.
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