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Loblaws Humbertown Reopens Amid Major Redevelopment

Craig Patterson -
Loblaws, a Canadian grocery chain, is reopening its Humbertown location in Etobicoke on April 24, 2026. The store has undergone extensive renovations aimed at enhancing the shopping experience with new offerings and layout improvements.

Calgary Co-Op reports slight sales growth for fiscal 2025

Mario Toneguzzi -
It reported net earnings of $6.1 million compared to a net loss of $10.04 million the previous year.

Public Grocery Stores Debate Gains Traction in Canada

Retail Insider -
Debate grows over public grocery stores in Canada as experts question feasibility, costs, and impact on food affordability.

Meat and Produce Prices Rise Together in Canada

Sylvain Charlebois -
Meat and produce prices are rising together in Canada, signaling ongoing food system pressure and persistent grocery inflation.

Bento Launches Scallop Sushi Lineup Nationwide

Craig Patterson -
Bento introduces Canada’s first grab-and-go scallop sushi lineup across major grocery banners, signaling premium innovation in convenience food.

Faulty Meat Scales Cost Canadians Millions

Sylvain Charlebois -
Faulty meat scales may be costing Canadians millions annually, raising concerns about grocery pricing accuracy and regulatory oversight.

Canadian Spending Holds Steady as Consumers Shift Priorities

Craig Patterson -
Moneris data shows Canadians remain cautious but continue spending, with shifts toward value, essentials, and experiences.

Sandra Sanderson Receives RCC Lifetime Achievement Award

Craig Patterson -
Sandra Sanderson of Empire and Sobeys to receive RCC Lifetime Achievement Award, recognizing decades of leadership in Canadian retail.

Iran Conflict Could Trigger New Food Price Shock in Canada

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Oil and fertilizer spikes tied to Iran tensions could drive a new wave of food price increases across Canada in the months ahead.

Canadian Milk Prices Hit Record Highs, Regional Gaps Widen

Lee Rivett -
Field Agent data shows Canadian milk prices rising faster than farmgate costs, with major regional gaps and higher prices than the U.S.

T&T Supermarket officially opens its 2nd store in Mississauga (Photos)

Mario Toneguzzi -
This marked T&T’s 39th store in North America and 15th store in Ontario, following its most recent opening in Lynnwood, Washington.

Farm Boy marks important milestone in expansion across Ontario: Shawn Linton interview

Mario Toneguzzi -
Founded in Cornwall in 1981, Farm Boy has grown from a small produce store to its current presence across Ontario, with further expansion plans on the horizon.

How Strait of Hormuz Tensions Are Set to Raise Grocery Prices in Canada

Sylvain Charlebois -
Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz are expected to drive grocery inflation in Canada as rising oil and fertilizer costs impact food supply chains.

Why Imports Won’t Fix Canada’s Beef Price Problem

Sylvain Charlebois -
Canada’s beef prices remain elevated as domestic supply constraints persist, with imports offering limited relief, explains Dr. Sylvain Charlebois.

PepsiCo Canada’s Cara Keating Honoured with Lifetime Achievement Award

Craig Patterson -
Cara Keating, CEO of PepsiCo Canada, receives RCC’s Lifetime Achievement Award, recognizing her impact on retail and consumer goods in Canada.

As Grocery Theft Rises, Surveillance Tactics Draw Scrutiny in Canada

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As grocery theft rises, surveillance tactics in Canada face growing scrutiny over privacy, rising costs, and deepening food insecurity.

Food Fraud Is Becoming a Business Model in Canada

Sylvain Charlebois -
Food fraud in Canada is rising as economic pressures grow, exposing gaps in oversight and raising serious questions about trust in the food system, says Dr. Sylvain Charlebois.

Government Grocery Stores Won’t Fix Food Affordability in Canada

Sylvain Charlebois -
Dr. Sylvain Charlebois explains why government grocery stores won’t work in Canada and what can actually improve food affordability.

Farm Boy Opens Store in Collingwood

Lee Rivett -
Farm Boy opens its 52nd Ontario store in Collingwood, expanding its fresh-market concept with local products and community-focused design.

Daily Synopsis: Mar 31, 2026

Retail Insider -
Independent grocers warn of effect of high gas prices, Metro workers in Quebec strike, indie bookstores unite, man sets fire to downtown Eastside grocery store in Vancouver following London Drugs closure in the same Woodward's complex, and other news.

Food Prices Reshape Easter Dinner in Canada in 2026

Sylvain Charlebois -
Rising food prices in Canada are shifting Easter dinner choices in 2026, as consumers trade tradition for affordability.

No Frills unveils a new look in Komoka, Ontario

Mario Toneguzzi -
The company said the new store is the beginning of an evolution for No Frills.

Food Taxes in Canada Are More Problematic Than They Appear

Sylvain Charlebois -
Sylvain Charlebois discusses how food taxes in Canada quietly impact affordability, and why Manitoba’s PST decision could signal broader policy change.

Daily Synopsis: Mar 24, 2026

Retail Insider -
COS launches Canadian website, Middle East conflict impacts Dollarama, DYD targeting 20 Canadian dealerships, Manitoba cutting PST on groceries, and other news.

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.
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