Empire Company Limited has announced the acquisition of Mayrand Food Depot, marking another step in the continued consolidation of Canada’s food retail landscape.
At first glance, this is a standard industry transaction. But underneath, it reflects a deeper shift: distribution is increasingly becoming infrastructure, not just logistics.

The key detail: a hybrid retail model
Mayrand operates in a rare space between:
- consumer retail
- wholesale supply
- foodservice...

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