WN George Weston Ltd

BRAMPTON, ON, Jan. 24, 2012 /CNW/ - Loblaw Companies Limited announced today that it will be releasing its fourth quarter results on February 23, 2012 at 8:00 a.m. (ET). The release of Loblaw Companies Limited's fourth quarter results will be followed by a conference call at 11:00 a.m. (ET), as well as an audio webcast.  To access via tele-conference please dial (647) 427-7450. The playback will be made available two hours after the event at (416) 849-0833, access code: 42503608. To access via audio webcast please go to the "Investor Centre" section of loblaw.ca.  Pre-registration will be available. Loblaw will hold its 2012 Analyst Day on February 28, 2012 at 8:30 a.m. (ET). Attendance is by invitation only. All interested parties are invited to listen to the live audio-only tele-conference by dialing (647) 427-7450. Playback will be available two hours after the event at (416) 849-0833, access code: 44465451. Access to audio webcast and presentation materials will be available in the "Investor Centre" of loblaw.ca. Pre-registration will be available. About Loblaw Companies Limited Loblaw Companies Limited, a subsidiary of George Weston Limited, is Canada's largest food retailer and a leading provider of drugstore, general merchandise and financial products and services. Loblaw is one of the largest private sector employers in Canada. With more than 1,000 corporate and franchised stores from coast to coast, Loblaw and its franchisees employ more than 136,000 full-time and part-time employees. Through its portfolio of store formats, Loblaw is committed to providing Canadians with a wide, growing and successful range of products and services to meet the everyday household demands of Canadian consumers. Loblaw is known for the quality, innovation and value of its food offering. It offers Canada's strongest control (private) label program, including the unique President's Choice® no name® and Joe Fresh® brands. In addition, the Company makes available to consumers President's Choice financial services and offers the PC points loyalty program. Loblaw Companies Limited CONTACT: Kim LeeVice President, Investor Relations905-459-2500investor@loblaw.ca

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