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News
Goodfood takeover on the horizon
Pending customary closing conditions, the Montreal-based meal-kit company is being acquired by Fresh Prep Foods
Marketing
Holiday ads from retailers and brands around the world
Get into the spirit with these festive spots
New Stores
FreshCo to open first store in Vancouver
West Broadway location promises to deliver on assortment and freshness
Beverages
Poppi founders launch hydration beverage brand Jetty
Allison Ellsworth says brand targets everyday consumers
Worth Reading
Are you asking the right questions about cybersecurity?
Recent hacks of grocers are a reminder that better questions lead to more resilient businesses
11/10/2026
Community
The Village Grocer president helps raise funds for homelessness in charity hockey tournament
Fletcher to retire as chair of Hockey With Heart after 10 years
11/10/2026
Marketing
How grocers and CPG brands can better connect with sports fans
We speak to an expert about the pre-game opportunity
11/10/2026
New Stores
PHOTOS: A look inside T&T’s San Francisco store
Canadian grocery chain continues U.S. expansion
11/09/2026
News
Last chance! GroceryConnex is almost sold out
Don’t miss your chance to be part of #1 grocery industry event of the year
11/09/2026
Community
Kruger Big Assist returns for 7th year with hockey stars as brand ambassadors
Kruger Products’ annual program supports minor hockey associations across Canada
11/09/2026
People
This No Frills owner got his start as a meat clerk
How Aureo Perez went from working behind the counter at Extra Foods to running No Frills' 350th store
11/09/2026
New Stores
Zellers to open 3 new Ontario stores, says sales ‘surpassing expectations’
Canadian retailer says more openings expected in 2027
11/06/2026
News
Unemployment rate rose to 6.7% in October, StatCan says
Wholesale and retail trade industry sheds 29,000 roles in October
11/06/2026
Marketing
Pigeon acquires food and beverage marketing agency Nourish
Link-up promises to deliver “connected creative offering”
11/06/2026
New Stores
Alessandria’s No Frills opens in Toronto
Discount grocer sets up shop in the city's west end
11/06/2026
News
President’s Choice reveals new product launches in Holiday Insiders Report
Loblaw Companies brand reimagines familiar favourites
11/05/2026
Worth Reading
Four family-run grocers share their secrets to lasting growth
Country Grocer, Italian Centre Shop, Mike Dean Local Grocer and Masstown Market grow across generations
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Latest From our Experts
The Food Professor
Hackers turned up the heat on Europe’s grocers. Is Canada ready?
Consumer Connection
Early planning, high value: Canada’s 2026 holiday outlook
Food Bytes
Good value is more than a good deal
Eating in Canada
Beyond the prescription: How GLP-1 users are re-shaping food and beverage consumption
Retail Revolution
Meet the omnichannel grocery shopper
People
Calgary Co-op hires Rich McLellan as CFO
Coke Canada Bottling president on company's growth plans
FHCP CEO Michael Graydon joins Second Harvest board
Keurig Dr Pepper names Brooke Purdom brand manager for Crush
Photo Galleries
PHOTOS: Montreal Metro reveals major renovation as Super C, Jean Coutu open in East Angus
PHOTOS: Winners of Canadian Independent Grocer of the Year Awards revealed
CFIG reveals winners of 2026 Top Ten in Grocery Awards
CFIG reveals winners of 2026 Master Merchandiser Awards at GIC
Plant-based
Maple Leaf bets on comeback for plant-based brand Yves
Maple Leaf Foods to consolidate U.S. plant protein production
Earth's Own debuts campaign 'Good Enough Isn't Enough'
Maple Leaf Foods reviving plant-based brand Yves Veggie Cuisine
New Stores
Longo’s sets opening date for King City store
Large multicultural grocery store opening in Greater Toronto Area
Loblaw banners Pharmaprix, Maxi and No Frills open new locations
Walmart opens Supercentre in Fort McMurray
Tech
Five strategies for small grocers to improve AI visibility
Loblaw’s AI-powered PC Chat launches in Quebec
Walmart debuts AI-powered shopping assistant Sparky in Canada
DoorDash acquiring Instacart for US$17B
Produce
GPFS '26: Four things that made us go Mmmmmm!
Fresh produce experts share top opportunities for 2027
How fresh departments can deliver on ethical sourcing and transparency
Merchandising tactics to bring the harvest season to life in-store
Health & Wellness
Terroir, ‘beautrition’ and label scrutiny: Whole Foods' 2027 trend predictions
Consumers could see ‘higher prices and fewer choices’ as trade war drags on: CHFA CEO
Nutrition labels influencing Canadians’ grocery purchases: report
CHFA NOW Toronto 2026: Photo highlights from the expo floor
Worth Reading
RioCan's retail occupancy hits record amid low supply, high demand
Leaders say grocery code needs ‘broader participation from independents’ to be successful
Grocers must treat risk coverage as an evolving business priority, expert says
Loblaw CEO Per Bank says discount stores now key to winning price-weary shoppers
Community
Mondelez Canada and The Salvation Army launch holiday campaign
Second Harvest thanks Loblaw, Sobeys and others for donations following theft
Saputo, WeCook create Poutine for Good in support of United Way Centraide Canada
Aurora Importing donates $60K to help Second Harvest repair trucks following theft
Sustainability
OPINION: The sustainable seafood opportunity for Canada’s grocery industry
Flashfood partners with Buy-Low Foods
No Frills launches 'No Waste. Yes Savings.' campaign
Opinion: Businesses have made great strides in reducing food waste. Let’s keep the momentum
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