Another side of Loblaw
A lot of people have taken shots at Canada’s biggest grocer. But take a deeper look. There’s much to admire
Sample this!
Sampling is one of the most effective sales tactics that can be done in your store. But to do it right, go beyond simply serving crackers and cheese
The best career advice I ever received
We asked top grocers to share the pearls of wisdom that helped them get to where they are today
Manager’s special
Bill Skeard, store manager at Colemans’ The Garden Market in Corner Brook, N.L., was the only Canadian among nine finalists in the Food Marketing Institute’s 12th Store Manager awards competition in May. Here he shares his top tips on store management
Get schooled on BTS
It’s nearly back-to-school time, and parents will soon be faced with the dreaded task of packing lunches again. Here’s how to take some of the guesswork away and kick-start the school year
It’s game for gluten-free
Gluten-free is gaining mainstream status. It’s no longer just for those with celiac disease
Snack attack!
The rage to graze continues as Canadians ramp up spending on convenient, portable snacks. And nutrition is finally a factor, too
Ethnic eating
We know the face of Canadian shoppers is changing. But what about their palates?
Vertical thinking
An eco-friendly urban farming system might help combat food inflation. And promote local
10 ways to make your store a health and wellness destination
The days of finding health in a pill are over. Today, people know they have to eat healthier foods to live longer and better. For grocers, it’s an opportunity. If we can make the supermarket the first place people visit to learn about healthy eating, we’ll be contributing to both the vitality of our industry as well as our customers’ lives. To help, we’ve come up with 10 things you can do right now.
The big debate about food safety
The Canadian Medical Association Journal and others are raising concerns about the safety of Canada’s food supply. But let’s not overreact
The main events
It’s hard enough to run a grocery store, let alone put on a show for customers. But how about three events in one month? That’s exactly what Colemans in Corner Brook, N.L., did at its Garden Market store this past spring. Colemans’ Judy Bennett, in charge of organizing the events, walks us through each one
New Exciting Thinkers
We’re launching a new award program to recognize the industry’s up-and-comers. And you can nominate them
Fire and food
Last month, wildfires devastated the town of Slave Lake in Alberta. Grocers stepped up to help, even when they couldn’t be in their stores
Catch of the day
A fish shop in Toronto finds a little extra work makes big waves on sustainable seafood
Target is coming! Target is coming!
Target is known for its cheap and fabulous fashions. But will its Canadian food strategy impress?
Emotional rescue
Shoppers show different emotions in different stores. At Food Basics, customers feel like exploring. In Walmart, they become fighters
The NEW women
Men are from Mars. Canada's food industry could use more Venus
The customer is Queen
You think you know what today’s women want. But do you really?
Hot sauce
Saucy new condiments have home cooks trying their hand at restaurantinspired dishes
