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.
Food prices rise at fastest pace in two years, though inflation rate holds steady (Financial Post)
The grocery code of conduct takes effect next month. Its first enforcer has a ‘big job’ ahead (Globe & Mail)
No Frills expands presence in the GTA with latest store opening (Toronto.com)
Holiday Markets Boom as Canadians Reject Online Deals for Authentic Experiences (6ix Retail)
OP-ED: The checkout line at the grocery store is not the crime scene (Juno News)
Too many clothes. This northern Ontario thrift store hasn’t accepted new donations for months (CBC)
Buying local helps create jobs in regions: Quebec small businesses (CityNews Montreal)
Oshawa mall owner confirms Sears location to be partially demolished, new tenants coming to Bay site (InSauga)
It takes a village: How Vancouver plans to make its neighbourhoods feel more ‘connected’ (Vancouver Sun)
UFA president says Peavey Mart was close competition to their farm stores (PA Now)
Maxi celebrates the opening of its 200th store (Grocery Business)
Mid-Century Modern Furniture Brand Mim Concept Opens Queen Street West Flagship (6ix Retail)
Mars turns former Hudson’s Bay windows into eye-candy in time for holiday season (CP24)
Former Pattison Food Group president hints at run for B.C. Conservative Party leadership (Grocery Business)
