North West Company (Retail) Inc.
GPTKB entity
Properties (50)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
gptkb:Company
|
| gptkbp:acquisition |
gptkb:Hudson's_Bay_Company
Acquired various local retail chains Acquired_by_the_Hudson's_Bay_Company_in_1821 |
| gptkbp:awards |
Recognized for community service
Recognized for sustainability efforts Received various business awards Recognized for employee engagement Recognized for retail excellence |
| gptkbp:CEO |
gptkb:Edward_A._Kennedy
|
| gptkbp:communityInvolvement |
Supports local initiatives
Supports cultural events Supports health programs Supports education programs |
| gptkbp:expansion |
Expanded_into_Northern_Canada
Expanded_into_the_Arctic_regions |
| gptkbp:focusesOn |
General merchandise
Pharmacy services Food retailing |
| gptkbp:founded |
1668
|
| gptkbp:headquarters |
gptkb:Winnipeg,_Manitoba,_Canada
|
| gptkbp:history |
Expanded operations in the 21st century
Founded as a fur trading company Merged with other companies over time Transitioned to retail in the 20th century Maintained_a_focus_on_Northern_communities. |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
North West Company (Retail) Inc.
|
| gptkbp:numberOfEmployees |
over 1,000
|
| gptkbp:operates |
gptkb:Costco_Canada
gptkb:NorthMart Northern Stores |
| gptkbp:operatesIn |
gptkb:Canada
gptkb:Alaska |
| gptkbp:partnerships |
Various local suppliers
Partnerships with Indigenous communities |
| gptkbp:revenue |
$1 billion CAD
|
| gptkbp:serves |
Indigenous populations
Remote communities |
| gptkbp:services |
Convenience stores
Fuel stations Pharmacies Grocery stores |
| gptkbp:subsidiary |
gptkb:North_West_Company_(Retail)_Inc._(Alaska)
|
| gptkbp:sustainability |
Focus on sustainable sourcing
Focus on reducing carbon footprint Focus on energy efficiency Focus on community engagement Focus on waste reduction |
| gptkbp:type |
Retail
|
| gptkbp:website |
www.northwest.ca
|