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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:Retail
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gptkbp:acquired_by
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gptkb:Loblaws
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gptkbp:acquisition
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gptkb:Partnerships
increased competition
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gptkbp:acquisition_year
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gptkb:1998
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gptkbp:advertising
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gptkb:television
online marketing
print media
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gptkbp:brand
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gptkb:Provigo
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gptkbp:ceo
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gptkb:Galen_G._Weston
Jacques D' Amours (1998)
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gptkbp:community_involvement
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local charities
sponsorships
food banks
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gptkbp:competitors
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gptkb:Metro_Inc.
gptkb:Walmart_Canada
IGA
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gptkbp:customer_support
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online support
delivery options
in-store assistance
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gptkbp:employees
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10,000
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gptkbp:expansion_plans
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online shopping
new locations
store renovations
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gptkbp:financial_performance
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profitability
growing revenue
market share increase
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gptkbp:founded
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gptkb:1968
gptkb:1969
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gptkbp:founder
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gptkb:Jean_Coutu
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gptkbp:headquarters
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gptkb:Montreal
gptkb:Montreal,_Quebec
gptkb:Montreal,_Quebec,_Canada
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Provigo
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gptkbp:industry
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retail
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gptkbp:key_people
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gptkb:Galen_G._Weston
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gptkbp:location
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300+
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gptkbp:loyalty_program
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gptkb:PC_Optimum
points system
discount offers
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gptkbp:market
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gptkb:Quebec
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gptkbp:market_cap
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$500 million (1998)
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gptkbp:notable_for
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grocery retailing
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gptkbp:number_of_employees
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over 10,000
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gptkbp:number_of_locations
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over 300
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gptkbp:offers
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grocery products
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gptkbp:operates_in
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gptkb:Canada
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gptkbp:operational_since
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gptkb:1968
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gptkbp:parent_company
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gptkb:Loblaw_Companies_Limited
gptkb:George_Weston_Limited
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gptkbp:part_of
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gptkb:Loblaw_Companies_Limited
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gptkbp:partnerships
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community organizations
local farmers
food producers
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gptkbp:product_range
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gptkb:pharmaceuticals
gptkb:milk
fresh produce
household goods
meat and seafood
frozen foods
groceries
bakery goods
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gptkbp:products
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groceries
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gptkbp:promotions
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seasonal sales
clearance events
weekly flyers
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gptkbp:revenue
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$1 billion (1998)
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gptkbp:service_area
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gptkb:Quebec
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gptkbp:services
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supermarkets
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gptkbp:stock_exchange
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gptkb:Toronto_Stock_Exchange
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gptkbp:store_format
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gptkb:Retail
discount store
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gptkbp:subsidiaries
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gptkb:Maxi
Provigo Le Marché
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gptkbp:sustainability_initiatives
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energy efficiency
recycling programs
sustainable sourcing
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gptkbp:trade
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P. VGO
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gptkbp:type
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gptkb:Retail
gptkb:public_company
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gptkbp:website
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www.provigo.ca
provigo.ca
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gptkbp:year
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December 31
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Loblaw_Companies_Limited
gptkb:Loblaw
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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5
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