Inflation

Retail Insider “Grocery Report” Examines How Value Is Reshaping Canadian Food Retail

Lee Rivett -
Retail Insider’s latest Industry Intelligence Report examines how value is reshaping Canadian grocery retail, from discount expansion and private label to grocery-anchored real estate, digital tools, prepared foods and shifting consumer behaviour.

Q2 2026 Canadian Grocery: Value Reshapes the Market

Craig Patterson -
Canadian grocery retail is being reorganized around value, while discount expansion, food inflation, experiential grocery, digital tools, and grocery-anchored real estate reshape the sector.

Daily Synopsis: July 6, 2026

Retail Insider -
RioCan gains from slow construction, Sephora introduces low-sensory store experience, Beer Store loses 'sabotage' real estate lawsuit, Flying Tiger opening at Vaughan Mills this week, 60 grocers receive Foodland Ontario award, and other news.

Dollarama Surpasses 1,700 Stores in Canada, With Hundreds More Planned

Lee Rivett -
Dollarama has surpassed 1,700 stores in Canada and continues to pursue a long-term goal of approximately 2,200 locations nationwide as expansion plans move forward.

Canada’s Counter-Tariffs Result in Temporary Price Increases

Craig Patterson -
In 2025, Canada imposed counter-tariffs on US imports, causing a notable increase in retail prices. The analysis reveals that these price hikes were short-lived, largely dependent on retailers' expectations and transparency with consumers.

Q1 2026 Retail Economy Retail Report: Inflation Sticks, Consumers Trade Down

Craig Patterson -
Q1 2026 saw sticky food inflation, oil-driven cost risk, and cautious consumers reshape strategy. Winners lean value; independents, restaurants, and duty-free feel it.

Food Inflation Cools, But Canada’s Grocery Pain Is Far From Over

Sylvain Charlebois -
Canada’s food inflation slowed in April, but grocery affordability pressures continue as structural costs and global risks weigh on consumers.

High energy prices drive spike in consumer prices: Statistics Canada

Mario Toneguzzi -
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased 2.8% year over year in April, up from an increase of 2.4% in March.

Grocery Fuel Surcharge Fight Reshapes Pricing in Canada

Lee Rivett -
Fuel surcharges are dividing Canada’s grocery sector, widening gaps between major chains and independent grocers.

Canadian consumer still under pressure with food prices: Dalhousie report

Mario Toneguzzi -
Over 80% of Canadians identify food as the expense that has increased the most.

Daily Synopsis: Apr 20, 2026

Retail Insider -
Reitmans marks 100 years, public grocery stores debated, male teens embrace fragrances, Sask food inflation worst in Canada, night market returns to metro Vancouver, and other news.

Consumer Price Index accelerates in March: Statistics Canada

Mario Toneguzzi -
Prices for food purchased from stores rose 4.4% on a yearly basis in March, after increasing 4.1% in February.

Daily Synopsis: Apr 15, 2026

Retail Insider -
Uniqlo announces Winnipeg opening date, Winners accused of closing some store washrooms, food suppliers adding surcharges, Ontario moves to ban employees paying for uniforms, Montreal businesses await boost as Canadiens clinch playoff spot, 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.

Daily Synopsis: Mar 18, 2026

Retail Insider -
Fines for made-in-Canada claims could chill investment say food manufacturers, Couche-Tard optimistic despite fuel increases, most Canadians want to ban or regulate algorithmic pricing, legendary Italian retailer in Vancouver's Chinatown dies at 93, and other news.

Annual inflation cools to 1.8% in February: Statistics Canada

Mario Toneguzzi -
Although growth in grocery prices slowed in February, they have risen 30.1% since February 2021.

Grocery Shoppers Embrace Pajama Wear Amid Economic Shift

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

Canadian tech company launches the “Trivago of Groceries” app

Mario Toneguzzi -
Gofer.run is free to download and available on iOS and Android across Canada (currently English only).

Daily Synopsis: Feb 17, 2026 – Retail Insights

Retail Insider -
HBC coat of arms to be auctioned off, Sheertex maker sold, Vancouver coffee shop ranked 15th in the world, Commodore Ballroom in Vancouver to see huge redevelopment, downtown Yonge remains strong, and other news.

Consumer prices decelerate in January: Statistics Canada

Mario Toneguzzi -
But prices for food purchased from stores rose 4.8% year over year in January following a 5.0% increase in December.

Consumer prices on the rise in December: Statistics Canada

Mario Toneguzzi -
Year over year, higher restaurant prices were the largest contributor to faster growth in the all-items CPI in December 2025.

Pet Food Inflation Becomes a Cost-of-Living Crisis in Canada

Sylvain Charlebois -
Pet food inflation in Canada has surged since 2020, pushing pet ownership from a lifestyle choice into a growing cost-of-living pressure.

Canadian inflation eases in October: Statistics Canada

Mario Toneguzzi -
Slower growth in grocery prices further contributed to the deceleration in the CPI in October.

Consumer prices on the rise: Statistics Canada

Mario Toneguzzi -
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 1.9% on a year-over-year basis in August, up from a 1.7% increase in July, according to a Statistics Canada report.

Annual inflation rate rises 1.7% in July: Statistics Canada

Mario Toneguzzi -
Prices for gasoline led the slowdown in the all-items CPI, falling 16.1% year over year in July, following a 13.4% decline in June, said Statistics Canada.
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