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Loblaw Expands Maxi Discount Strategy in Quebec

Lee Rivett -
Loblaw opens a new Maxi and Pharmaprix in Mont-Laurier as part of a broader national push into hard-discount grocery formats.
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Why Canada’s Grocery Code of Conduct Won’t Lower Food Prices

Retail Insider -
Canada’s Grocery Code of Conduct is now in effect, improving transparency and dispute resolution between grocers and suppliers, but it is not designed to lower food prices.
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METRO sees sales growth but net earnings decline in Q1 2026 financial results

Mario Toneguzzi -
Q1 sales of $5,285.8 million were up 3.3%.
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Calgary Co-op closing two of its food stores

Mario Toneguzzi -
"We are working closely with the union and our team members to ensure affected employees are supported."
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Canada’s Food Inflation Problem Is Getting Worse

Sylvain Charlebois -
Canada now leads the G7 with 6.2% food inflation, signaling deeper structural and policy challenges in the food system.
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Empire launches Feed The Dream campaign tied to Milano Cortina 2026 Games

Mario Toneguzzi -
The company said that its Feed The Dream campaign will run across its Sobeys, IGA, Safeway, Foodland, Thrifty Foods, Farm Boy and Voilà brands, with programming designed to connect consumers, communities and athletes in the lead-up to and during the Games.
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Canada’s Food Economy Faces a Defining Shift in 2026

Sylvain Charlebois -
Canada’s food economy enters a pivotal year as trade pressures, health trends, AI pricing, and new regulations reshape the sector in 2026.
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AI-Driven Pricing May Be the Next Shock to Canadian Grocery Shoppers

Sylvain Charlebois -
Dynamic pricing powered by AI is moving into grocery aisles, putting fairness, trust, and food affordability in Canada at risk, says Dr. Sylvain Charlebois. 
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Rising Grocery Prices Drive Debt Stress for Canadians

Craig Patterson -
Credit Counselling Society warns rising grocery prices and holiday spending are pushing more Canadians to seek debt help heading into 2026.
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Rabba Expands Tim Hortons Partnership With New GTA Openings

Retail Insider -
Rabba Fine Foods continues to expand its Tim Hortons partnership, using in-store counters to drive foot traffic and strengthen neighbourhood stores.
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Canada’s Food Inflation Crisis Is Not About Grocers

Sylvain Charlebois -
Canada’s food inflation is rising faster than overall inflation, driven by structural costs, policy constraints, and supply chain pressures rather than grocery profits.
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Why Canada Should End the GST and HST on All Food

Sylvain Charlebois -
Removing GST and HST on all food could ease rising costs, reduce tax distortions, and support economic growth across Canada, says Sylvain Charlebois. 
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Empire releases Q2 Fiscal 2026 results, net earnings rise

Mario Toneguzzi -
By the end of fiscal 2026, the company said it expects to complete the network renovations of approximately 20% to 25%, which began in fiscal 2024.
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Costco Tops Canadian Grocery Rankings for 2025

Craig Patterson -
Dunnhumby’s latest index ranks Costco as Canada’s top grocer for 2025, highlighting value focused shopping habits and shifts in consumer priorities.
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Food Inflation in Canada Has Become a Structural Crisis

Sylvain Charlebois -
Canada’s 2026 Food Price Report shows costs rising again as long-standing structural weaknesses continue to drive sustained food inflation across the country.
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Longo’s continues to expand with new Etobicoke store and eyeing more growth (Photos)

Mario Toneguzzi -
The company is taking a deliberate approach as it pushes beyond the GTA.
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The Self-Checkout Experiment Is Failing in Canada

Sylvain Charlebois -
Self-checkouts are frustrating Canadians, driving up shrink and eroding trust, prompting retailers to rethink the model as the experiment falters, says Dr. Sylvain Charlebois.
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Voilà launches major public awareness campaign

Mario Toneguzzi -
Rooted in deep consumer research, the campaign highlights Voilà’s most unique differentiator as the only online destination that brings together several of Canada’s most beloved grocery banners, including Sobeys, Farm Boy, and Longo’s in Ontario, and IGA in Quebec, under one seamless experience.
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Fall 2025 Food Index Shows Deepening Strain for Canadians

Sylvain Charlebois -
Canadians face rising food stress as the Fall 2025 Food Index reveals worsening affordability, shifting habits, and declining trust in the national food system.
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Ottawa’s Beef Import System May Be Keeping Prices High

Sylvain Charlebois -
Canada’s opaque beef import permit system faces scrutiny as denied permits, concentrated processor power, and outdated oversight keep prices elevated.
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Metro sees annual sales growth of 3.7%

Mario Toneguzzi -
For the year, net earnings rose by 9.4% for Metro.
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Best Before Dates Confuse Canadians, Study Finds

Craig Patterson -
New Canadian research shows confusion over best before dates fuels waste and household costs, with younger consumers most impacted.
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Canada’s GLP-1 Shift Is Reshaping the Food Economy

Sylvain Charlebois -
Canada’s growing GLP-1 use is driving major shifts in food spending, grocery habits, and restaurant demand, reshaping the nation’s food economy.
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U.S. Tariff Reversal Expected to Ease Food Costs for Canada

Sylvain Charlebois -
Canada stands to benefit as the U.S. rolls back food-related tariffs, lowering input costs for retailers and easing pressure on the supply chain.
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Loblaw reports revenue growth of 4.6% in Q3

Mario Toneguzzi -
The combination of everyday value offerings, personalized PC Optimum loyalty rewards, impactful promotions, and new store openings drove higher levels of customer engagement.
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