Metro

Metro Inc. is a prominent Canadian food and pharmaceutical retailer based in Montreal, Quebec. Established in 1947, it has become the third-largest grocer in Canada, primarily serving customers in Quebec and Ontario. The company has expanded its operations through significant acquisitions, including Steinberg, Loeb, The Great Atlantic & Pacific Company of Canada, and the Jean Coutu Group, which enhanced its pharmacy retail presence. Metro operates a diverse range of retail formats, including supermarkets under the Metro and Metro Plus banners, discount grocery stores like Super C and Food Basics, and ethnic food retailers such as Marché Adonis. In the pharmacy sector, it operates stores under the Jean Coutu, Brunet, and Metro Pharmacy brands, offering various health services. The company also provides a wide selection of products, including groceries, fresh produce, dairy, and pharmaceuticals, along with private-label brands like Première Moisson and Norois. Metro is committed to strengthening its market position and improving supply chain efficiency through significant investments in infrastructure.

Retail Montreal, Canada Founded 1947 ~4,263 employees TSX: MRU.TO

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Employees
4,263
+0.2% in the 3 months to Jun 2025
Revenue / employee
$3.6M
Revenue ~$15.5B
Stock
MRU.TO
TSX
12-month attrition
12.7%
Tech: 11.3%
H1B sponsor
NA

Headcount trend

Metro went from 4,303 employees in Jul 2023 to 4,263 in Jun 2025. Jan to Jun 2025: 152 people joined, 181 left.

Headcount data through Jun 2025

Org structure

Headcount by department

Other3,615
Success184
Operations156
Marketing82
Sales65
Finance57
HR49
Engineering34

Executive compensation

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Metro FAQ

How many employees does Metro have?

Metro has about 4,263 employees, up 0.2% over the 3 months to Jun 2025.

What is Metro's revenue per employee?

Metro makes about $3.63M in revenue per employee, based on $15.49B annual revenue and 4,263 employees.

How much does Metro pay?

6figr has 368 salary profiles for Metro in India and 45 in the US, with pay broken down by role, level and gender on the Metro salaries page. See Metro salaries in India

Is Metro a public company?

Yes. Metro is publicly traded under the ticker MRU.TO on TSX.

Data from Company Prospectus, DOL LCA disclosures, WARN notices and 6figr salary profiles.