Metro.ca

Metro Inc. is a major Canadian food and pharmacy retailer headquartered in Montreal, Quebec. With annual sales surpassing CAD 20 billion and employing roughly 97,000–100,000 people, Metro ranks as the third-largest grocer in Canada, serving both Quebec and Ontario.

Offerings

• Banners & locations: Operates ~999 food stores under banners including Metro, Metro Plus, Super C, Food Basics, Marché Adonis, Marché Richelieu and Première Moisson, plus ~639 pharmacies under Jean Coutu, Brunet and Metro Pharmacy.
• Private brands: Features in-house labels such as Selection, Irresistibles and Personnelle, spanning grocery, pharmacy and personal care.
• Online & app: Customers can shop online via metro.ca or the My Metro app, with options for pickup or delivery, personalized offers, flyer access and order tracking.
• Loyalty program: The Moi Rewards program lets members accrue points—1 point per CAD 1 in Quebec (CAD 3 in Ontario)—redeemable towards purchases}.

Corporate & growth highlights

• Founded in Verdun (Montreal) in 1947; public listings on Montreal (1986) and Toronto (1993) exchanges :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}.
• Major acquisitions: A&P Canada (2005), Marché Adonis (2011), Première Moisson (2014), Jean Coutu Group (2017) :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}.
• Continues expansion with distribution investments (e.g. Terrebonne automated center by 2023).

Assessment

Metro maintains a robust presence in Quebec and Ontario, balancing full‑service supermarkets and discount banners. Its private labels and loyalty offer competitive appeal. The online shopping experience is solid, though occasional app issues are reported. Overall, Metro holds a strong market position, with balanced service quality and steady growth.