Edward C. Harsant

Staples, Inc. engages in provision of workspace supplies. Its products include document printing, business cards, marketing materials, and envelopes and stationery. It also offers print and marketing services, online notary services, and technology services. The company was founded by Thomas G. Stemberg in 1985 and is headquartered in Framingham, MA.

Sobeys, Inc. retails food and grocery items. It offers bakery, meat, seafood, cheese and deli, kitchen, grocery, and pharmacy products. The company was founded by John William Sobey in 1907 and is headquartered in Stellarton, Canada.

Staples Canada, Inc. sells stationery and office products. It offers armoires, chairs, filing cabinets, bookcases, shelving, lamps and lighting, and tables. The company was founded by Jack Bingleman in 1991 and is headquartered in Markham, Canada.

Lawton's Drug Stores Ltd. owns and operates retail pharmaceutical drug stores in Canada. It offers baby, breastfeeding, cosmetics, hair care, giftware and greeting cards, personal care, and skin care products. The firm also offers aerosol compressors, commodes, electric breast pumps, electric hospital beds, IV poles, bed tables, phototherapy desk lamps, walkers, and wheelchairs on rental basis. The company was founded in 1886 and is headquartered in Dartmouth, Canada.

Retail Council of Canada is a not-for-profit, industry-funded association that represents small, medium, and large retail businesses in every community across Canada. Additionally, Retail Council of Canada provides exclusive HR committees, events, and special reports that help retail HR professionals collaborate with peers to stay informed on emerging issues, recruiting, retention, training best practices, and upcoming legislated changes to employment laws. The non-profit company is based in Toronto, Canada. The Canadian company represents more than 45,000 storefronts in all retail formats, including department, grocery, specialty, discount, independent retailers, and online merchants. Retail Council of Canada advocates for retail in Canada and works with all levels of government and other stakeholders to support growth. The company offers the latest retail industry research, best practices, consumer trends, and sales statistics. The CEO of the company is Diane J. Brisebois.

StoneHedge Partners, Inc. provided investment advisory services. The company was headquartered in Boston, MA.