GROCERY

RBC says grocery prices likely to keep rising faster than overall inflation in near term

Mario Toneguzzi -
The report said the largest recent spike occurred between 2021 and 2023, when grocery inflation reached its highest level since the early 1980s and food prices rose 11 per cent year-over-year in late 2022.

Daily Synopsis: September 14, 2026

Retail Insider -
Italian brands launch in Canada, Maple Leaf Foods brings back Yves Veggie Cuisine, Article opens Toronto store, food inflation runs higher in Canada vs. US, Empire opening stores, and other news.

Empire Raises Store-Opening Target as Canadian Grocery Expansion Intensifies

Lee Rivett -
Empire is raising its fiscal 2027 store-opening target to more than 25 locations as Sobeys, FreshCo, IGA and other banners expand across Canada.

Massive T&T Supermarket to open in former Bay space at CF Markville

Mario Toneguzzi -
CF Markville will be T&T’s 18th location in Ontario, and it also marks the fourth partnership with Cadillac Fairview, following CF Fairview Mall, CF Sherway Gardens in Etobicoke, and CF Polo Park in Winnipeg.

Grocery Prices Face New Pressure as Ottawa Imposes Counter-Tariffs

Sylvain Charlebois -
Sylvain Charlebois examines how Canada’s new counter-tariffs could affect grocery prices, food inflation and affordability as Ottawa extends fuel-tax relief.

Retail Insider’s Canadian Retail Monitor — August 2026 Edition: Demand Strengthens as Volumes Rise

Craig Patterson -
Retail Insider’s first edition of the Canadian Retail Monitor finds demand strengthened, with sales volumes rising faster than headline sales. Health, apparel and general merchandise led growth, while grocery weakened and e-commerce rebounded sharply.

Loblaw Plans More No Frills and Maxi Stores in $1.2B Expansion

Craig Patterson -
Loblaw plans $1.2 billion in capital spending through the rest of 2026 as it accelerates No Frills and Maxi expansion across Canada.

Food Basics Launches ‘More Flavours of Home’ Cookbook Series Celebrating Ontario’s Cultural Food Traditions

Mario Toneguzzi -
An opportunity to dive deeper beyond the hundreds of imported products key to many ethnicities that it carries, and into showcasing the people, recipes and traditions that make culture worth experiencing.

Canadians Are Grocery Shopping More Often but Buying Less Each Time

Sylvain Charlebois -
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.

CBRE seeks grocery store for Saskatoon’s downtown redevelopment

Mario Toneguzzi -
The downtown area has several convenience stores and small markets, but residents generally have to travel to suburban locations for larger grocery purchases.

METRO to Convert 10 Ontario Stores to Food Basics

Craig Patterson -
METRO will convert 10 Ontario Metro stores to Food Basics as value-focused consumers drive stronger demand for discount grocery.

Crombie REIT Reports Strong Rent Growth Driven by Grocery-Angled Retail

Craig Patterson -
Crombie REIT posted a seventh consecutive quarter of double-digit renewal rent growth as demand remains strong for grocery-anchored retail space across Canada.

Slate Grocery REIT reports second-quarter results, citing leasing gains and rent growth potential

Mario Toneguzzi -
Completed more than 569,000 square feet of leasing activity during the period as it continued to see rental growth across its U.S. grocery-anchored real estate portfolio.

First T&T Supermarket in Manitoba coming to CF Polo Park in Winnipeg

Mario Toneguzzi -
The “cult-favourite” Canadian supermarket is bringing its signature Asian groceries, prepared foods, bakery favourites, and beauty products to Manitoba for the first time.

Australian Beef Could Help Keep Canadian Consumers in the Beef Aisle

Sylvain Charlebois -
Australian beef imports may help keep Canadians buying beef as domestic prices remain high, preserving long-term demand while Canada's cattle industry rebuilds.

Sobeys surpasses food waste reduction target five years ahead of UN goal

Mario Toneguzzi -
Empire said the food loss and waste reduction included 40.6 million pounds of food donated across Canada during fiscal 2026, while another 5.2 million pounds of food was diverted through the FoodHero program.

Loblaw Plans About 75 Store Openings in 2027 as Discount Expansion Continues

Craig Patterson -
Loblaw expects to open about 75 stores in 2027 as it expands No Frills, Maxi and its pharmacy network amid sustained demand for discount grocery shopping.

Belleville Costco Warehouse Planned as Canadian Expansion Continues

Lee Rivett -
Plans for a new Costco warehouse in Belleville, Ontario, have moved forward following an announcement by Mayor Neil Ellis. The project highlights Costco's continued Canadian expansion and the retailer's strategy of serving growing regional markets.

Daily Synopsis: Jul 28, 2026

Retail Insider -
CF Toronto Eaton Centre sees washroom redesigns, grocery sustainability takes centre stage, and Just Cuts expands with location in Ontario.

Study Finds Grocery Stores Could Cut Plastic Produce-Bag Use

Lee Rivett -
University of Toronto research involving 30 Toronto grocery stores and a Longo’s pilot suggests retailers could reduce disposable plastic produce-bag use through signage, reusable alternatives and changes to dispenser placement.

After lengthy search, Calgary Co-op names new CEO

Mario Toneguzzi -
The company had been without a permanent CEO since the departure of Ken Keelor in October 2024.

Permanent Daylight Time Could Redirect Canada’s Food Spending

Sylvain Charlebois -
Sylvain Charlebois examines how permanent daylight time could shift Canadian food spending between grocery stores, restaurants and other businesses.

METRO sells its Première Moisson Group production facility to FGF for $90 million

Mario Toneguzzi -
Upon closing of the transaction, FGF will manufacture and distribute Première Moisson products sold in food stores.

Quebec Removes QST from Select Foods and Household Essentials

Lee Rivett -
Quebec has removed QST from selected foods, toilet paper and facial tissues, requiring retailers to update product classifications and checkout systems.

Daily Synopsis: July 10, 2026

Retail Insider -
Beef price fixing scandal investigated, Vancouver's Kerrisdale thrives while nearby areas struggle, retailers leave downtown Edmonton as office workers return, Honest Ed's signage returns to Mirvish Village, Canada's first Toys R Us shutting down, and other news.
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