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Your regular wrap on the personal care, cosmetics and wellness categories]]> Fri, 29 May 26 19:09:38 -0500 Costco reports strong Q3, driven by own brands and gas demand
The warehouse club's Kirkland Signature brand continues to grow with new products and price cuts]]> Fri, 29 May 26 18:01:49 -0500 This week in grocery news: Loblaw’s May inflation report, Longo’s announces new stores
Here’s what you might have missed]]> Fri, 29 May 26 15:01:48 -0500 Montreal businesses feel effect of Canadiens playoff run on customer traffic
Playoff nights bring a surge of customers stocking up on food before puck drop]]> Thu, 28 May 26 16:07:18 -0500 Walmart launches new brands across home and hardware in U.S.
Professional-grade tools and children’s decor join private label lineup this spring]]> Thu, 28 May 26 14:18:15 -0500 PHOTOS: Buy-Low Foods introduces new price position in B.C.
Pattison Food Group banner says change allows it to offer “sharper pricing”]]> Wed, 27 May 26 19:35:20 -0500 Manitoba politicians pull all-nighter debating budget bill with food tax cut
Bill includes elimination of the provincial sales tax on items such as prepared meals, snacks and soft drinks]]> Wed, 27 May 26 19:09:00 -0500 Retailers and brands celebrate 2026 FIFA World Cup
Healthy Planet, Lay’s, President's Choice and others build hype ahead of the tournament ]]> Wed, 27 May 26 15:00:00 -0500 Loblaw shares update on produce, oil and fertilizer prices in new report
Grocer releases its "Food Inflation Report" for May]]> Tue, 26 May 26 20:00:36 -0500 Low-calorie drinks lead Canadian beverage market: report
Canadian Beverage Association releases new data on consumer preferences ]]> Tue, 26 May 26 19:06:14 -0500 Shania Twain, Chris Hadfield, Mitch Marner and more participate in Second Harvest campaign
Organization launches sprint fundraiser “Race to Rescue” ]]> Tue, 26 May 26 16:55:22 -0500 Quebec removes sales tax from some groceries as part of wider affordability push
Premier sets out "bouquet" of measures to address cost-of-living concerns]]> Tue, 26 May 26 13:12:58 -0500 Barilla launches 2026 F1 'Pastaport Contest'
Campaign part of brand's global, multi-year partnership with Formula 1]]> Mon, 25 May 26 19:16:24 -0500 Toronto’s Big League Food Company launches Shopify-powered wholesale ordering platform
Company says platform will make it easier for indies to source local goods]]> Mon, 25 May 26 17:58:12 -0500 Grocery platform Tre’dish launches AI assistant to help shoppers save on groceries
Ontario-based company unveils SproutAI]]> Mon, 25 May 26 17:16:06 -0500 Beef farmers say their questions about new trade talks fall on deaf ears
Leaders say Ottawa is using beef as a "bargaining chip" in negotiations]]> Mon, 25 May 26 11:24:42 -0500 This week in grocery news: Super C’s supercharged growth, Walmart’s Q1
Here’s what you might have missed]]> Fri, 22 May 26 16:55:28 -0500 Higher sales at gas stations as prices rise boost retail sales in March
Largest gain in core retail sales came from food and beverage retailers]]> Fri, 22 May 26 15:11:51 -0500 Eataly launches La Piazza dining concept in Toronto
Concept mirrors the experience of an Italian piazza ]]> Thu, 21 May 26 19:44:54 -0500 Got a positive story from the front line? We want to hear from you!
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Ottawa planning to cut more than 650 jobs at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada]]> Thu, 21 May 26 18:25:03 -0500 Walmart reports major gains in Q1
Total revenue hits $177.8B on e-commerce boom]]> Thu, 21 May 26 16:35:57 -0500 Jell-O is jiggling its way toward more natural ingredients
Kraft Heinz Co. releases Jell-O Simply product line]]> Wed, 20 May 26 18:11:33 -0500 Robert K. Irving, CEO of J.D. Irving, Ltd., dies after cancer battle
Irving died surrounded by family in Moncton, N.B.]]> Tue, 19 May 26 15:11:42 -0500 Inflation rises to 2.8% in April thanks to higher gas prices: StatCan
Food inflation cooled as grocery items such as chicken and coffee saw slower price increases]]> Tue, 19 May 26 12:39:43 -0500 Second Harvest calls for modernized 'best before' date labelling
Food rescue organization release new report on Canada's date coding regulations]]> Fri, 15 May 26 18:40:26 -0500 Nomination deadline extended for Canadian Grocer's 2026 Impact Awards!
The annual awards program recognizes companies and individuals making a positive difference]]> Fri, 15 May 26 13:00:00 -0500 Walmart cuts, relocates 1,000 corporate roles
Tech leaders send memo to associates indicating the need to operate more efficiently]]> Thu, 14 May 26 15:25:15 -0500 What's the deal with 6% fat milk, newly on the market in Ontario?
Sealtest's new product comes as consumers rethink long-held dietary practices]]> Wed, 13 May 26 15:23:55 -0500 Amazon launches 30-minute grocery delivery in select U.S. cities
Amazon Now uses network of smaller locations designed for efficient order fulfillment]]> Tue, 12 May 26 15:47:10 -0500 BoC report estimates U.S. counter-tariffs pushed prices up about 6% last year
Researchers analyzed the costs of more than 100,000 tariffed goods at seven retailers]]> Tue, 12 May 26 15:21:04 -0500 Savoura signs deal to acquire Productions Horticoles Demers assets
Greenhouse grower says deal aligns with its "vision for sustainable growth and food autonomy"]]> Tue, 12 May 26 15:08:28 -0500 DCI and CIGBA announce Star Awards nominees
Winners will be revealed during a gala ceremony this June]]> Mon, 11 May 26 15:16:47 -0500 FoodHero expands to independent grocers
Quebec company now available to small retailers following pilot project]]> Mon, 11 May 26 14:23:59 -0500 Get featured in Canadian Grocer's New on Shelf newsletter
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Your regular wrap on the personal care, cosmetics and wellness categories]]> Fri, 08 May 26 18:24:55 -0500 This week in grocery news: Loblaw’s Q1 call, a new Food Basics for Ontario and more
Here’s what you might have missed ]]> Fri, 08 May 26 15:48:02 -0500 Maple Leaf Foods reviving plant-based brand Yves Veggie Cuisine
Brand is expected to be back in stores this summer]]> Fri, 08 May 26 14:21:13 -0500 Canada loses 18,000 jobs in April, unemployment rate rises to 6.9%
Economists had expected the economy to add jobs in April]]> Fri, 08 May 26 14:04:42 -0500 DoorDash reports record membership signups, new high for monthly active users in Q1
Orders were up 27% year over year while revenue rose 33%]]> Thu, 07 May 26 19:49:52 -0500 Costco reports 11.5% increase in Canadian sales for retail month of April
Net sales for the first 31 weeks of the club's fiscal year were $197.18 billion]]> Thu, 07 May 26 14:02:35 -0500 Maple Leaf Foods adds freight surcharges as Middle East conflict increases costs
The company reported a first-quarter profit of $46.1 million]]> Thu, 07 May 26 13:16:28 -0500 RCC recognizes Couche-Tard CEO, reveals Excellence in Retailing finalists
Organization to present awards at gala in June]]> Wed, 06 May 26 19:36:39 -0500 Loblaw not yet seeing price increases due to elevated fuel costs
Grocer “fighting back” against “unjustified” requests from suppliers]]> Wed, 06 May 26 16:13:32 -0500 Loblaw reports Q1 profit and sales up from year ago, raises quarterly dividend
Revenue totalled $14.72 billion]]> Wed, 06 May 26 11:24:08 -0500 Loblaw Cos. Ltd. signs partnership deal with Canadian AI firm Shakudo
Retailer will use the platform to build and run AI applications]]> Mon, 04 May 26 14:25:08 -0500 This week in grocery news: DoorDash adds Empire stores to network, high oil prices fuel change
Here’s what you might have missed]]> Fri, 01 May 26 20:20:41 -0500 Manitoba government taking Sobeys to municipal board over property controls
Premier Wab Kinew questioned about whether removing property controls has contributed to lower food prices]]> Fri, 01 May 26 19:55:55 -0500 Leaders from Walmart, Loblaw, Longo’s, Metro and more to speak at GroceryTech Canada
There’s still spots left—register today to gain insights from the industry’s most influential retailers!]]> Fri, 01 May 26 19:05:17 -0500 Quebec’s Group Export Agri-Food announces winners of 2026 Alizés Awards
Association recognizes four companies ]]> Fri, 01 May 26 18:45:19 -0500