Canadian Grocery

Retail Insider “Q3 2026 Grocery Report”: More Capacity, a Harder Fight for the Basket

Lee Rivett -
Canadian grocers are adding stores, converting banners and reworking online fulfilment. The Q3 report examines whether more capacity can capture additional household spending at an acceptable cost.

Retail Insider “Grocery Report” Examines How Value Is Reshaping Canadian Grocery

Lee Rivett -
Retail Insider’s Q2 2026 Grocery Report examines how value is reshaping Canadian grocery, from discount expansion and private label to digital tools, prepared foods, grocery-anchored real estate and shifting consumer behaviour.

Grocery Fuel Surcharge Fight Reshapes Pricing in Canada

Lee Rivett -
Fuel surcharges are dividing Canada’s grocery sector, widening gaps between major chains and independent grocers.

From The Desk: Strategic Expansion and Evolving Consumer Engagement Define Retail in April 2026

Craig Patterson -
Retail trends highlight acquisitions, cautious expansion, and experiential growth as brands navigate 2026 challenges and shifting consumer expectations.

Why Aldi and Lidl Are Unlikely to Enter Canada

Craig Patterson -
Despite demand for discount grocery competition, an expert says Aldi and Lidl are unlikely to enter Canada anytime soon.

Downtown Grocery Growth Accelerates in Canada

Craig Patterson -
Downtown grocery growth in Canada accelerates as retailers expand discount and specialty stores into dense urban cores.
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