Statements (156)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:Company
|
| gptkbp:acquired |
gptkb:Hudson's_Bay_Company
Hudson's Bay Company stores in Western Canada |
| gptkbp:acquisition |
gptkb:Hudson's_Bay_Company_stores
gptkb:Alaska_Commercial_Company Hudson's Bay Company assets |
| gptkbp:ceo |
gptkb:Edward_A._Kennedy
|
| gptkbp:community_involvement |
employment opportunities
partnerships with local businesses supporting local economies sponsoring local events |
| gptkbp:competitors |
gptkb:Hudson's_Bay_Company
|
| gptkbp:dissolved |
1821
|
| gptkbp:established |
gptkb:Montreal
|
| gptkbp:expansion |
gptkb:British_Columbia
gptkb:Northwest_Territories gptkb:Yukon_Territory |
| gptkbp:founded |
1779
1821 |
| gptkbp:founded_in |
gptkb:Montreal
|
| gptkbp:founder |
gptkb:William_Mc_Gillivray
Montreal merchants |
| gptkbp:headquarters |
gptkb:Winnipeg,_Manitoba
gptkb:Winnipeg,_Manitoba,_Canada gptkb:Montreal |
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
Fur trade
fur trade |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
North West Company
|
| gptkbp:industry |
gptkb:Retail
retail |
| gptkbp:key_event |
gptkb:Sustainability_initiatives
Promotion of cultural heritage Investment in technology Impact on Canadian economy Acquisition of rival companies Collaboration with local businesses Influence on Canadian history Formation of the company Establishment of trading posts Expansion into new markets Focus on environmental stewardship Focus on customer service Corporate social responsibility efforts Adaptation to market changes Investment in local economies Support for Indigenous rights Expansion of product lines Promotion of fair trade practices Partnership with Indigenous peoples Strengthening of community ties Expansion into retail Engagement in community development Enhancement of customer experience Promotion of local products Commitment to ethical sourcing Introduction of new products Enhancement of supply chain management Development of e-commerce platforms Development of supply chains Diversification of business operations Cultural exchanges with Indigenous peoples Establishment of a corporate structure Establishment of community relations Expansion into Western Canada Growth of the company Innovation in retail strategies Legacy in retail industry Merger with Hudson's Bay Company Strengthening of brand identity Transition to modern business practices |
| gptkbp:key_people |
gptkb:Andrew_A._Mc_Millan
gptkb:George_A._Mc_Millan gptkb:Michael_J._Mc_Millan gptkb:Samuel_A._Mc_Millan gptkb:William_Mc_Gillivray gptkb:David_A._Mc_Millan gptkb:Robert_A._Mc_Millan gptkb:James_A._Mc_Millan gptkb:Robert_H._Mc_Millan gptkb:Joseph_A._Mc_Millan gptkb:William_A._Mc_Millan gptkb:Charles_A._Mc_Millan gptkb:Edward_A._Kennedy gptkb:George_Simpson gptkb:John_A._Mc_Millan Henry A. Mc Millan Peter A. Mc Millan Edward B. Mc Gillivray |
| gptkbp:merged_with |
gptkb:Hudson's_Bay_Company
|
| gptkbp:number_of_employees |
Over 1,000
over 1,000 approximately 2,000 |
| gptkbp:operates |
gptkb:North_Mart
Northern stores |
| gptkbp:operates_in |
gptkb:Canada
gptkb:Alaska |
| gptkbp:original_purpose |
Fur trading
|
| gptkbp:parent_organization |
gptkb:North_West_Company_Inc.
|
| gptkbp:partnership |
gptkb:Native_American_culture
|
| gptkbp:product |
food and general merchandise
|
| gptkbp:products |
gptkb:clothing
gptkb:food General merchandise Household goods general merchandise |
| gptkbp:region |
gptkb:Canada
|
| gptkbp:revenue |
over $1 billion
$1.5 billion (2020) |
| gptkbp:rival |
gptkb:Hudson's_Bay_Company
|
| gptkbp:service_area |
gptkb:Alaska
Northern Canada Western Canada remote communities |
| gptkbp:services |
gptkb:Retail
gptkb:pharmaceuticals Wholesale grocery |
| gptkbp:subsidiary |
gptkb:North_West_Company_International
North West Company (Alaska) |
| gptkbp:successor |
gptkb:Hudson's_Bay_Company
North West Company (1997) |
| gptkbp:sustainability_initiatives |
gptkb:wildlife
community engagement community health initiatives disaster relief efforts education programs environmental stewardship cultural preservation efforts energy efficiency measures food security initiatives sustainable sourcing youth engagement programs climate change adaptation strategies supply chain transparency reducing carbon footprint community-based resource management local food sourcing supporting renewable energy supporting local artisans waste reduction programs collaborations with NGOs promoting local culture supporting mental health initiatives community resilience building employee training on sustainability practices research and development in sustainability responsible packaging supporting Indigenous rights |
| gptkbp:type |
gptkb:public_company
gptkb:Public |
| gptkbp:website |
www.northwest.ca
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Fort_Chipewyan
gptkb:Simon_Fraser gptkb:David_Thompson gptkb:Hudson's_Bay_Company |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
|