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Make Happy Tummies Gala: One Night. One Purpose. Nourishing Children
A New Chapter In Nearly 50 Years of Industry Leadership
People
Mealtime Memories: At the table with Giancarlo Trimarchi
President of Vince’s Market reflects on seasonal eating, family traditions and more
News
Loblaw to increase number of store openings in 2026, test new concepts
Grocer’s expansion is primarily focused on discount banners No Frills and Maxi
News
Bank of Canada holds key rate at 2.25% as tariffs, Iran war cloud outlook
Central bank doesn't expect a large impact on the economy from new tariffs
News
A deeper dive into Alimentation Couche-Tard’s Q1 2027
Company eyes loyalty program expansion and growth through new stores, acquisitions
09/02/2026
New Stores
Super C and Jean Coutu partner with developer on retail complex in Greater Montreal area
Super C to open its first location in Mascouche
09/01/2026
Marketing
Arterra Wines launches ‘hard flavoured wine’ brand MXM with national campaign
“Hard Launch the Night” platform brings wine to the pre-party
09/01/2026
News
CHFA reveals finalists for 2026 Launch Pad competition
From protein potato chips to probiotic deodorant, here’s what made the cut
09/01/2026
New Stores
PHOTOS: Adonis transforms Montreal store
Metro grocer reveals $2.6 million modernization
09/01/2026
People
Canada Packers appoints VP of strategy and sustainability
Leah Stemeroff joins company from Boston Consulting Group
09/01/2026
New Stores
Metro reveals renovated store in Saint-Tite, Que.
Location features new facilities, an expanded product selection and upgraded services
08/31/2026
New Stores
Two stores, one day: Red Apple to unveil a renovation and a rebrand
Change is in store for locations in Saskatchewan and Alberta
08/31/2026
Worth Reading
How fresh departments can deliver on ethical sourcing and transparency
Canadians are paying attention to where food comes from and how it is produced
08/31/2026
Sustainability
For grocers, true sustainability requires both affordability and accessibility: expert
Assistant professor Sadaf Mollaei on why affordability and accessibility are key to sustainability
08/31/2026
News
Time is running out! Submit your nomination for Canadian Grocer's 2026 Generation Next Awards today
Annual awards celebrate up-and-coming leaders shaping the future of grocery
08/28/2026
News
Canada's economy was surging in Q2. Now, it braces for new tariff headwinds
Economists caution that the economy is likely heading for another slowdown in the third quarter
08/28/2026
Health & Wellness
‘Attractive growth driver for food retailers:’ Experts weigh in on grocery’s pharmacy opportunity
An aging population, regulatory changes and GLP-1 growth drive investment
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Beyond the prescription: How GLP-1 users are re-shaping food and beverage consumption
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People
The Leaders: Lessons from Ellen Thompson, general manager, Mars Snacking Canada
CFIG taps Martha Murray as VP, public policy and advocacy
Ian Portsmouth named publisher and editor-in-chief of Canadian Grocer
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Photo Galleries
PHOTOS: Safeway opens two-level flagship store in Vancouver
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PHOTOS: Save-On-Foods opens in Clearwater, B.C.
Plant-based
Earth's Own debuts campaign 'Good Enough Isn't Enough'
A new chapter for plant-based food in Canada
Canadians aren’t giving up meat, but…
Maple Leaf Foods reviving plant-based brand Yves Veggie Cuisine
New Stores
Empire's Mayrand to open food warehouse in Quebec
FreshCo opens first stores in Atlantic Canada
No Frills planned for Warman, Sask.
Eldho’s Your Independent Grocer to reopen in Fernie, B.C. following renovations
Tech
Grocery Tech Trends Study: Where grocers are investing in tech
Loblaw Advance partners with commerce intelligence platform Criteo
Food safety needs an AI upgrade
Walmart Connect rolls out self-serve display platform
Produce
Merchandising tactics to bring the harvest season to life in-store
Public health advice tells us to buy local. Can Canada’s food system keep up?
Cyclospora outbreak in U.S. puts food safety practices in focus
Canada is not banning produce imports amid U.S. cyclosporiasis outbreak, CFIA says
Health & Wellness
Health & beauty brief: Being Frenshe debuts in Canada, Rexall launches ‘Healthcare Hero Thursdays’
POLL: Would you stock or increase your inventory of an OTC product if it received a #1 ranking from healthcare professionals?
Health and beauty brief: Kirin to buy Jamieson Wellness, Clinique campaigns celebrate women in sports
Haleon appoints general manager for Canadian business
Worth Reading
Canada’s booming snack market moves toward functional health and bold flavours
Generation Next Thinking: Regulations and sustainability goals drive changes in packaging
Don’t tax Canada’s pink gold
Ottawa’s tariff trap: Don’t weaponize the grocery bill
Community
Shoppers Foundation backs women's health organizations with $600K in funding
Healthy Planet's Good Food Drive returns for second year
FHCP to host Charity Golf Tournament in support of Food Banks Canada
Lactalis Canada launches ‘Pack More Than Lunches’ campaign in support of Kids Help Phone
Sustainability
As the climate breaks down, costs go up: Welcome to ‘climateflation’
Flashfood releases 2025 Impact Report
Old Dutch Foods opens energy-efficient facility in P.E.I.
2026 Impact Awards winners: Sustainability
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