Founded in 1882, George Weston Limited (â??Westonâ??) is a major Canadian public company, representing Canadaâ??s largest food and drug retail businesses through its control of Loblaw Companies Limited (â??Loblawâ??) and Loblawâ??s recent acquisition of Shoppers Drug Mart. With over 2,300 stores the retail operations reach most Canadians serving their everyday food, health and wellness needs. Through Weston Foods, Weston is one of Canadaâ??s leading bakers, offering a wide selection of fresh and frozen products to the North American market. Weston also controls one of Canadaâ??s largest REITs, Choice Properties REIT. \n\nWith over 200,000 employees, Weston is Canada's largest private sector employer.