News at a Glance

Retail Insider is streamlining its Canadian retail news from around the web to include a handful of top news stories that can be viewed quickly during the day. Here are the top stories from the past 24 hours.

Profit at grocery chain Metro increases 10%, mostly on higher pharmacy sales (CBC)

Metro chief says more price increases to come, shift to discount continues (Canadian Grocer)

Metro to launch Moi loyalty program at grocery, drugstores chains in Quebec (Canadian Press)

Canadian retailer Diane’s Lingerie named 2023 Independent Retail Ambassador of the Year by Retail Council of Canada (Newswire)

Mississauga is finally getting legal pot shops, nearly 5 years after legalization (CBC)

B.C. drinkers are buying less wine but paying more (BIV)

Buzzer sounds on Sports Experts in St. John’s as Avalon Mall location set to close (Saltwire)

Kal Tire Buys 12 new Locations in Atlantic Canada (Huddle)

Salisbury’s Red Barn Gift Shop Opens for the Summer in Moncton (Huddle)

Edmunston, N.B., Walmart named retailer’s store of the year (Hardlines)