Sylvain Charlebois Archives

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Pandemic Store Design Shift in Canadian Retailers to Include New Safety Measures [Feature Interviews]

Sean Tarry - September 13, 2021

Safety measures and adaptations to brick-and-mortar store design to set the tone for new retail experiences.

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The Rise of the Unassuming QR Code and How it Could Change the Food Industry: OP-ED

Sylvain Charlebois - September 13, 2021

Sylvain Charlebois says that even though QR codes have been around for almost three decades, a resurgence could become a game-changer.

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Consumers in Canada Walking Away from the Meat Counter as Prices Rise: Op-Ed

Sylvain Charlebois - September 7, 2021

Dr. Sylvain Charlebois says that eating meat could become a luxury in Canada as various factors lead to meat inflation.

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Tackling Food Inflation in Canada The “Right” Way [Sylvain Charlebois]

Sylvain Charlebois - August 30, 2021

Erin O’Toole is skillfully proposing to control food prices at retail, which is almost an impossible feat according to the expert author.

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Labour Shortage in the Food Industry? Nonsense. Our Labour Market Has Been Broken For Years [Sylvain Charlebois]

Sylvain Charlebois - August 25, 2021

The industry expert says that high quality food products require strong human capital.

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Pandemic to Cause Largest Increase in Grocery Prices in Canadian History: Sylvain Charlebois

Sylvain Charlebois - August 17, 2021

Food inflation is a serious concern in Canada as we head into the fall amid uncertainty and increased costs.

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Canadian Grocery Retailers Bracing for Potential Cyberattacks Against Systems Amid Rash of Successful Ransomware Incidents [Feature]

Sean Tarry - July 27, 2021

Organizations and consumers across the country could face devastating consequences as a result of nefarious hacker activity say experts.

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Grocers Aldi and Lidl will Struggle if Entering Canada: Expert Interview

Mario Toneguzzi - July 26, 2021

The two German grocery giants have been looking to enter the Canadian market. Challenges persist amid homegrown competition.

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Couche-Tard Likely to Become a Grocery Retailer in Canada and it Would Disrupt Loblaw and Other Big Players: Interviews

Mario Toneguzzi - July 22, 2021

Couche-Tard's attempts to acquire Carrefour signals intention and with the future of gas stations in question, a broader grocery strategy is most likely at play.

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Tips Should be Included in Menu Prices as Restaurants in Canada Reopen: Op-Ed

Retail Insider - July 15, 2021

Two noted academics say that the time has come to do away with foodservice gratuities.