The North West Company Receives Canadian Grocer’s Impact Award for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Winnipeg, MB, AUGUST 14, 2024 – The North West Company has been chosen as a recipient of an Impact Award from Canadian Grocer for its Indigenous Procurement Strategy, under the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion category. Established in 2021, the Impact Awards recognize initiatives introduced by retailers, suppliers, and solution providers that are making a meaningful difference.

“This strategy is a vital part of “Our Promise to Indigenous Peoples,” a cornerstone of our commitment to reconciliation,” says Jim Caldwell, President, Canadian Retail, The North West Company. “Our Promise reflects our dedication to building collaborative relationships that prioritize the well-being, security, and economic success of Indigenous communities across northern Canada.”

The North West Company extends its heartfelt thanks to Canadian Grocer for this honour and to the communities it serves for their ongoing trust and support.

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About The North West Company

The North West Company Inc., through its subsidiaries, is a leading retailer of food and everyday products and services to rural communities and urban neighbourhoods in Canada, Alaska, the South Pacific and the Caribbean. North West operates 221 stores under the trading names Northern, NorthMart, Giant Tiger, Alaska Commercial Company, Cost-U-Less and RiteWay Food Markets.

The common shares of The North West Company trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol NWC.

For more information, please contact:

Darryl Martin, Director of Marketing &
Communications The North West Company
P:+1 (204) 934-1533| E: DMartin@northwest.ca

Andrew Thunder, Director, Corporate Responsibility
The North West Company
P:+1 (204) 934-1639| E: AThunder@northwest.ca

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