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Loblaw and Flashfood helped Canadians save $58 million on groceries in 2025

First launched at Maxi grocery stores in 2019, Flashfood is available in over 900 Loblaw grocery stores and franchise locations across Canada.

From The Desk: Canadian Retail Expansion Meets AI Innovation and Market Realities

Canadian retail sees bold store investments and AI advances amid evolving consumer behaviour and market dynamics impacting expansion and operations.

Daily Synopsis: Feb 25, 2026 – Retail Expansion and Innovation

Empire expands discount banners in Western Canada, Loblaw pivots to discount brands, former Vancouver London Drugs could become police academy, former Hudson's Bay store sees FIFA decorations, and other news.

Loblaw retail revenue surpasses $16 billion in 2025

Loblaw continued to invest in its future growth by opening 77 new stores across its banners in 2025.

Canada Grocery Store Density Declines Despite Expansion

Major grocers are opening discount stores across Canada, yet supermarket density per capita continues to fall, raising market questions.

Ducks Unlimited Canada and Loblaw Companies Limited partner for a sustainable future for Canadian agriculture 

Loblaw will help enable DUC agronomists to work directly with grain growers and livestock producers to rehabilitate marginal cropland, establish valuable perennial cover.

Daily Synopsis: Feb 23, 2026 – Canadian Retail Growth and AI

Sukoshi Mart looks to further US expansion, recession called, updated renderings for Vancouver's flagship Aritzia, dozens arrested for retail theft at Metrotown, and other news.

Loblaw to invest $2.4 billion with plans to build 70 new stores

This is the second investment in the company’s 5-year plan to spend $10 billion by 2030

Daily Synopsis: Feb 19, 2026 – Retail Shifts

Loblaw's Superstore fined over misleading 'product of Canada' display, Sona Cosmetics launches at Ardene, Chinese tours returning to BC, Calgary Co-op to open redeveloped North Hill location, Understory opens queen third place in Toronto, and other news.

Loblaw Expands AI Commerce With Google Gemini

Loblaw expands AI commerce through Google Gemini, following its ChatGPT integration and broader AI-native retail strategy.

From The Desk: Canadian Retail Navigates AI Shifts and Operational Pressures

AI innovation, store closures, and labour challenges shape mid-February’s retail landscape as Valentine’s Day spending approaches.

Loblaw Launches Grocery Shopping in ChatGPT

Loblaw launches grocery shopping in ChatGPT, positioning the retailer as an early mover in AI-assisted food retail in Canada.

EQB enters into agreement to acquire PC Financial from Loblaw

EQB will acquire PC Financial's products and services, including the PC Mastercard™ portfolio – one of the largest and most recognizable credit card portfolios in Canada with more than two million active accounts.

Loblaw reports revenue growth of 4.6% in Q3

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

Loblaw campaign aims to feed 1 million children

Loblaw will match up to $2M in donations to help President’s Choice Children’s Charity support school food programs for kids across Canada.

Loblaw Expands Driverless Truck Fleet in Toronto

Loblaw will scale up to 50 driverless trucks with Gatik in Toronto, marking North America’s largest autonomous fleet rollout.

Specsavers to open 111 new optical locations in Loblaw grocery stores across Canada

Specsavers is an optometrist-owned business that entered the Canadian market in late 2021.

Loblaw’s Per Bank on the latest in tariffs: More products getting “T” symbol

Loblaw companies have increased the number of T symbols indicating products affected by tariffs

Loblaw: Local produce to ease food inflation this summer

Canadians have historically seen some relief at the register on fresh products in the summer, said Loblaw.

Loblaw and Parmigiano Reggiano Break Cheese-Cracking World Record

Loblaw and Parmigiano Reggiano broke a world record by cracking 1,672 wheels of cheese nationwide, celebrating food, culture, and community in Canada.

DoorDash and PC Optimum reward Canadians with new loyalty integration

Since its founding in 2013, DoorDash has expanded to over 30 countries, using technology and logistics to shape the future of commerce.

Taza breaks ground on Real Canadian Superstore at Buffalo Run

Spanning 1,200 acres, Taza is one of North America’s most significant First Nation Development projects.

Loblaw Pulls Folgers Coffee Over Price Dispute

Loblaw is removing Folgers coffee from shelves after rejecting the manufacturer’s price hikes, citing efforts to protect Canadian consumers amid soaring coffee costs.

Food inflation continues to outpace Consumer Price Index: Loblaw

Manufacturers are looking for ways to keep prices down for customers, including by shifting supply chains to by-pass the U.S., says Loblaw

Food Basics to Open at ROQ City in Downtown Toronto

Food Basics will open a 33,000 square foot store at ROQ City in Downtown Toronto, joining Shoppers Drug Mart in the growing mixed-use development by Tricon Residential.
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