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Bring in the bots: How AI is changing the way people shop

Retailers are launching AI initiatives that are poised to transform the grocery shopping experience

paper bag of groceries come out of a phone

Drive Away Hunger partners donated 635 million meals in 2025

The donations were equivalent to more than $2.25 billion worth of surplus food

Loblaw continues pivot to discount as shoppers demand value

Retailer says private label outperformed national brands in the fourth quarter

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Why gen Z won’t give up iced coffee—even in the dead of winter

Nostalgia, flavour innovation and at-home accessibility are fuelling the trend

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Puratos Canada launches bakery school program in Mississauga, Ont.

The school marks the company’s first in Canada

Grocery and drugstore retailer Loblaw reports Q4 profit and revenue up

Revenue for the quarter totalled $16.38 billion
Matt & Steve’s promotes Jamie Griffiths to chief business officer

Past Generation Next winner takes on a new role
Loblaw partners with Ducks Unlimited Canada to support sustainable agriculture

The partnership aims to rehabilitate cropland and improve farm productivity
T&T enters delivery partnership with Uber Eats

On-demand delivery now available across Alberta, British Columbia and Ontario
Costco to open new store in Oakville, Ont. next year

Construction of the new location is expected to begin in the spring
Nestlé to sell remainder of ice cream business, including Canadian market

The London, Ont. facility will also be sold
Breakfast trends influencing Canadians' morning meals

How diverse households and a return to the office are redefining Canada’s breakfast table
What shifting coffee habits could mean for grocers: Study

Coffee was Canada’s most-consumed beverage last year
PHOTO GALLERY: A look inside Maxi's newest Montreal store

The location represents a multi-million dollar investment in the neighbourhood
K-Cup pods now recyclable across Ontario

Keurig Dr Pepper Canada partners with Circular Materials
Q&A: Keurig Dr Pepper Canada's Chris McMahon on the ready-to-drink cocktail market

KDRP recently partnered with J.P. Wiser’s whisky for a classic whiskey-and-ginger-ale premixed cocktail, rolling out now across Canada
Loblaw looks to build 70 new stores in 2026, renovate 191 locations

The company is also expected to continue work on a new automated distribution centre in Caledon, Ont.

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