Career
In 1967, Mr. Bloom began his career with Shoppers Drug Mart as a pharmacist at the store in Yorkdale Shopping Centre. Within a year, Bloom had become the Associate (pharmacist owner) at that location. In 1971, he joined Shoppers’ Corporate Centre.
He was given several promotions.
By 1983, he had become President and Chief Executive Officer. Three years later, he was made the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.
While Bloom was Chief Executive Officer, Shoppers expanded from 400 to 837 stores, sales quadrupled and earnings grew tenfold. After retiring from Shoppers in 2001, Bloom became the President and a director of DGRB Consultants Incorporated.
He also serves as a director for Sterling Centrecorp.
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