Is Loblaws on BDS List?

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Loblaws has to be boycotted

Loblaws is a brand of Loblaw Companies Limited

Loblaw Companies Limited and its brands proudly support Israel and are major sponsors of the Walk with Israel organization. Their contributions help fund and advance the organization's initiatives.

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Some other brands to boycott

Procter and Gamble

Huge investments and support to Israel. Have a research and development center and invests Israeli-based companies as well. Strong economic support. Procter and Gamble opened an R&D center in Tel Aviv, Occupied Palestine, in which it invests $2bn annually.

Murphy Oil Soap

Highly Israel-supporting.

Unilever

Unilever supports Israeli illegal settlements in occupied Palestine. When Ben & Jerry's, their sub-brand, decided to stop selling its products in Israel, Unilever sold off the Israeli distribution rights to Avi Zinger to circumvent their decision and to force Ben & Jerry's brand name to continue selling in Israel.

Carrefour Mart

Carrefour made huge investments into Israel last year, opening 50 stores and is planning to open a further 100 by 2024.

Osem

Osem is Israels 4th largest food & beverages company (by turnover) after Tnuva, Strauss and Coca-Cola. It has a turnover of $712 million and nearly 5000 employees with 14 factories in Israel.

The Home Depot

Its founder and co-chairman of the Board is an active Zionist. He created the board of directors of Emet, the Pro-Israel Media ‘War Room’ whose function is to ensure that all media in the US stays biased in favor of Israel

Curver

The parent company of Curver operated facilities in the Occupied West Bank's Barkan Industrial Estate. After boycott pressure it seems to have closed the facility, however its history of complicity in the occupation means it should still be boycotted.

Keter

Keter operated facilities in the Occupied West Bank's Barkan Industrial Estate. After boycott pressure it seems to have closed the facility, however its history of complicity in the occupation means it should still be boycotted.

SharkNinja

Founder Mark Rosenzweig has been organizing and contributing to pro Israeli causes, attending IDF events, and also found to be raising funds for an assortment of pro Israeli causes with Sharon Mishkin.

History of Loblaws

Loblaws, a prominent Canadian grocery store brand, is a key division of Loblaw Companies Limited, one of the largest food retailers in Canada. The origins of Loblaws date back to 1919 when Theodore Pringle Loblaw and his business partner, J. Milton Cork, opened the first Loblaws store in Toronto. The initial concept was to offer high-quality groceries at low prices, which quickly gained popularity. Over the decades, the company expanded its footprint across Canada, becoming known for its innovative retail strategies and customer-centric approach.

In the latter half of the 20th century, Loblaws continued to evolve, introducing new store formats and expanding its product range to include pharmacy services, clothing, and household items. The brand's commitment to value and customer service remained central to its success. By the early 2000s, Loblaws had grown into a key player in the Canadian grocery market, leveraging its parent company, Loblaw Companies Limited, to integrate advanced retail technologies and improve its supply chain. Today, Loblaws continues to be a leading supermarket chain in Canada, recognized for its diverse product offerings and strong community presence.