GROCERY

Daily Synopsis: Jun 25, 2026

Retail Insider -
Retail Insider published nine articles covering Vaughan Mills' Playdium, Dollarama's market reach, and Kraft Dinner's move into instant noodles, among others.

Pattison Food Group expands automated grocery fulfillment operations at B.C. distribution centre

Mario Toneguzzi -
The investment reflects Pattison Food Group's efforts to adapt its warehouse operations to changing demand while reducing manual processes and increasing efficiency in moving products through its supply chain.

Longo’s Opens First Welland Store as Growth Continues

Mario Toneguzzi -
Longo’s is a family-operated Canadian organization that started in 1956 when three brothers, Tommy, Joe and Gus opened their first fruit market.

How Consumer Preferences Are Reshaping Canadian Grocery Retail

Craig Patterson -
Canadian grocery retail is evolving as consumers embrace curated assortments, ethnic supermarkets, private-label products and value-focused shopping. Industry veteran Michael Commisso shares insights into the trends reshaping the sector.

Competition Bureau Continues Multi-Year Push Against Grocery Property Controls

Craig Patterson -
The Competition Bureau of Canada has expanded its investigation into Sobeys' use of property controls, continuing a multi-year effort that began with its 2023 grocery competition study and has already prompted changes across the grocery industry.

Daily Synopsis: Jun 19, 2026

Retail Insider -
Canada's affordability crisis could fuel Zellers expansion, Putman floats rebrand in new Toys R Us court docs, Ottawa imposes surcharge on canned veggie imports, Burlington Ikea features Indigenous kitchen room setting, The Beer Store opening new stores after shutting others, Vancouver businesses struggle despite FIFA crowds, and other news.

The Hidden Cost of Grocery Promotions in Canada

Sylvain Charlebois -
Supplier-funded grocery promotions may be creating hidden costs throughout Canada's food supply chain. Sylvain Charlebois examines how these practices can affect prices over time.

Empire Company sees sales reach $31.95 billion in Fiscal 2026, more growth planned for FreshCo brand

Mario Toneguzzi -
In fiscal 2027, the Company expects to open approximately 15 new FreshCo stores across Western Canada, Ontario and Atlantic Canada.

Daily Synopsis: Jun 17, 2026

Retail Insider -
Tesoro grocery store shuts in Edmonton after less than 2 years, Shindico begins preleasing Winnipeg centre, Pret a Manger opens at YVR Airport, Oakridge Park Skytrain connection anticipated, and other news.

Fresh St. Market to Become Grocery Anchor for CF Richmond Centre Redevelopment

Lee Rivett -
Fresh St. Market will open its first Richmond location at CF Richmond Centre in Summer 2027, bringing a grocery anchor to the mixed-use redevelopment as residential density and retail expansion continue.

Interac survey finds single Canadians are bearing the brunt of rising grocery costs

Mario Toneguzzi -
Nearly eight in 10 (77 per cent) Canadians who live solo say their grocery bill keeps climbing no matter what they do.

Q1 2026 Value + Discount + Off-Price Retail Report: Value Gets Costlier To Deliver

Craig Patterson -
Q1 2026 showed value retail is still winning trips, but it’s getting costlier to deliver. Expansion, discount formats, and real estate moves raised the stakes.

Instacart expands Fulfillment Pro with new delivery management, picking capabilities

Mario Toneguzzi -
Designed to help grocers streamline order fulfillment by bringing delivery, picking and labour management into a single system, addressing inefficiencies caused by disconnected tools.

METRO names Marc Giroux as next President and CEO

Mario Toneguzzi -
With annual sales of more than $22 billion, METRO Inc. is a food and pharmacy leader in Québec and Ontario, providing employment to more than 97,000 people.

Daily Synopsis: May 28, 2026

Retail Insider -
Retail Insider's latest articles cover Toronto retail evolution, brand strategy shifts, grocery trends, and leadership updates in Canadian retail.

Why Chicken Prices in Canada Could Surge Again This Summer

Sylvain Charlebois -
Chicken prices in Canada could rise again this summer as supply shortages, imports, and market pressures intensify across the poultry industry.

Food World Plus Set to Transform Former Highland Farms in Mississauga

Lee Rivett -
Food World Plus is preparing to open a massive international grocery and food destination in a former Highland Farms space in Mississauga.

Tre’dish launches SproutAI, the first AI grocery assistant built to optimize budgets

Mario Toneguzzi -
Grocery affordability remains one of the most acute financial pressures facing Canadian households.

Daily Synopsis: May 20, 2026

Retail Insider -
More 'maple washing' complaints as retailers accused of mislabeling Canadian products, 200th member joins Grocery Code, Canadian Tire settles racial profiling case, Lego store opening at Square One in Mississauga, Byward Market hosting immigrant entrepreneurs, and other news.

Grocery pricing strategies shift as Canadians prioritize value amid inflation pressures

Mario Toneguzzi -
With consumers more price-conscious, yet still spending in key categories, companies are rethinking how they price, promote, and position products in real time.

Millennials adapting grocery habits through multi-store

Mario Toneguzzi -
Consumers are increasingly cooking at home, tracking discounts and using multiple shopping tools to manage household costs.

Deb Craven Named Distinguished Canadian Retailer of the Year

Retail Insider -
Longo’s President Deb Craven has been named the 2026 Distinguished Canadian Retailer of the Year by Retail Council of Canada.

Slate Grocery REIT reports Q1 2026 results with rental revenue growth of nearly 12% yoy

Mario Toneguzzi -
Portfolio occupancy remained stable at 94.4% as at March 31, 2026.

Daily Synopsis: May 8, 2026

Retail Insider -
Leon's sees Q1 dip, Grocery store expansion in BC, city-run grocery stores could have benefits, Metropolis at Metrotown Centre marks 40 years, FreshCo expands in Ottawa, and other news.

City-run grocery stores not the solution to high food prices: MEI

Mario Toneguzzi -
The grocery sector is well known for its razor-thin profit margins, which hover between three and five per cent.
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