September 2011
Franchised to death
The voluntary group system once worked spectacularly well, both for retailers and wholesalers. But not anymore
A passion for produce
Ron Lemaire, the new president of the Canadian Produce Marketing Association, wants to help you sell more fruit and veggies
Getting the goods on Target
Let's cut through the hype to find out what effect Target's entry into Canada will mean for grocery
Top of the World
This year's 10 Community Service Award finalists prove that Canadian grocers go to extreme lengths to lend a helping hand
The sweet spot
Confectionery makers are sweetening the deal with premium products and nostalgic flavours that conjure up childhood memories
Made in Korea
Ethnic grocers aren’t only changing the way business is done, but also the way staff loyalty is built. Take Galleria Supermarket in Toronto.
Irradiation is back on the table
Europe’s deadly E. coli outbreak has some calling for Canada to irradiate more of our foods. But it’ll be a tough sell to consumers
Pushing Produce
No longer just side dishes, fruit and vegetables are driving the main course. And the more exotic, the better
Don’t discount these discounters
When it comes to innovation these days, discounters are leading the way in products, services...even the in-store experience
