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Community
Coca-Cola Canada marks return of Canada’s Kindest Community
Annual program celebrates one community that stands out as the kindest
Marketing
The best Microsoft outage memes from grocers and brands
Industry taps into online conversation with playful posts
New Stores
PHOTOS: Longo’s opens King City store
Ontario retailer welcomes customers to 45th location
Worth Reading
What’s working and what’s next for Canada’s grocery code
OGSCC president and adjudicator Karen Proud discusses Fall 2026 report
Research/Special Reports
Dollar stores and GLP-1s: Trends shaping how Canadians grocery shop
Field Agent survey looks at how—and where—consumers spend their grocery dollars
11/13/2026
New Stores
PHOTOS: Zellers opens third store as national rollout continues
Canadian retailer unveils new location in Cambridge, Ont.
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11/13/2026
Worth Reading
Getting surplus food to the people who need it most
How food retailers and food banks are working together to make a difference in communities
11/12/2026
Marketing
Stingray Advertising to sell Loblaw Advance digital screen inventory
Deal builds on existing in-store audio advertising partnership
11/12/2026
Worth Reading
Why high diesel prices could drive up costs for grocers this winter
Rising transportation costs could mean tougher choices on pricing, product selection and sourcing
11/12/2026
News
PepsiCo to cut about 1,000 jobs
North American CEO says company needs to be faster, more connected and more capable
11/12/2026
Marketing
President's Choice brings immersive holiday dining experience to Toronto
Activation will showcase the Loblaw Companies-owned brand’s festive product innovations
11/12/2026
New Stores
FreshCo opens first store in Vancouver
West Broadway location promises to deliver on assortment and freshness
11/12/2026
News
Loblaw, Too Good To Go launch national partnership
Customers can now purchase “Surprise Bags” filled with surplus, ready-to-eat items
11/11/2026
New Stores
KaleMart24 secures prime Toronto location
The convenience store chain readies to open in a high-density residential condo and rental corridor
11/11/2026
Worth Reading
Who does Budget 2026 help? Not the 1 in 3 Canadians skipping meals to cope with grocery costs
Temporary grocery top-ups can’t fix a broken food system—only a guaranteed basic income can keep dinner on the table
11/11/2026
People
The Grocery Foundation's Simon Small on celebrating impact with 2027 Make Happy Tummies Gala
Executive director discusses industry collaboration
11/10/2026
News
Goodfood takeover on the horizon
Pending customary closing conditions, the Montreal-based meal-kit company is being acquired by Fresh Prep Foods
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Early planning, high value: Canada’s 2026 holiday outlook
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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
This No Frills owner got his start as a meat clerk
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
Photo Galleries
PHOTOS: A look inside T&T’s San Francisco store
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
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
Zellers to open 3 new Ontario stores, says sales ‘surpassing expectations’
Alessandria’s No Frills opens in Toronto
Large multicultural grocery store opening in Greater Toronto Area
Loblaw banners Pharmaprix, Maxi and No Frills open new locations
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
Are you asking the right questions about cybersecurity?
Four family-run grocers share their secrets to lasting growth
RioCan's retail occupancy hits record amid low supply, high demand
Leaders say grocery code needs ‘broader participation from independents’ to be successful
Community
The Village Grocer president helps raise funds for homelessness in charity hockey tournament
Kruger Big Assist returns for 7th year with hockey stars as brand ambassadors
Mondelez Canada and The Salvation Army launch holiday campaign
Second Harvest thanks Loblaw, Sobeys and others for donations 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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