food retail

As Canadian provinces take different approaches to seasonal clock changes, Sylvain Charlebois considers what permanent time policies could mean for grocers, restaurants and consumers. Research on spending patterns suggests that changes in daylight may have commercial consequences, although the long-term effects remain uncertain.

Canadian grocery shoppers are making more frequent purchases with smaller baskets as traditional grocers lose share, private labels gain ground and consumers increasingly spread spending across multiple retail channels.

A 16-restaurant development agreement in British Columbia follows a 10-store commitment in the Edmonton market as Jollibee shifts toward franchise-led growth in Canada.

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.

Oakridge Park opens in Vancouver, Buy-Low Foods stores transition to new format, Mac's Convenience found liable in court for exploiting nearly 900 workers, and other news.

Quick grocery trips and convenience-driven shopping habits are reshaping how consumers interact with food retailers.

Major grocers are opening discount stores across Canada, yet supermarket density per capita continues to fall, raising market questions.