| Type | Public (TSX: CRR.UN) |
|---|---|
| Industry | Property management |
| Founded | February 4, 1964 [1] |
| Headquarters | Stellarton, Nova Scotia |
| Parent | Empire Company Limited (Sobeys) |
| Website | www.crombiereit.com |
Crombie REIT (formerly Atlantic Shopping Centres, then Crombie Properties) is a property management company owned by the Empire Company.
Crombie REIT was founded on February 4, 1964 as Atlantic Shopping Centres Limited. In 1976, it became a subsidiary of Sobeys Stores Limited. During the 1990s, the company merged with Halifax Developments Limited (known for Scotia Square), as well as Canadian Shopping Centres Limited. In the mid-2000s, the company was renamed as they expanded beyond both the Atlantic region as well as shopping centres.