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He’s got style: Alain Gagné has built a grocery store like no other

Alain Gagné's new IGA store in Quebec City is simply stunning. Here's an insider's look.

2011: more of the same?

If 2010 was a challenging year for the grocery industry, 2011 isn’t shaping up much better.

How to reach ethnic consumers

Inside Walmart’s green strategy

Walmart Canada’s sustainability program is ambitious. And company president David Cheesewright doesn’t mind sharing it with competitors

Major retailers talk food safety

What shoppers want

Famed retail expert Paco Underhill delves into what triumphs–and tanks–in grocery stores. And why store managers should work more often on Saturdays

Your future is mobile

Consumers want grocery stores to solve their problems. And today’s smartphone apps help do just that

Down on the corner

A new report says convenience stores across Canada are dying. Is that good or bad for grocers?

The big sweep

Joe Virgona just spent $2.3 million renovating his store. It’s clean and pristine. And Joe intends to keep it that way. Here’s how you can, too