Kristin Laird
ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR
- 3/19/2026
Statistics Canada reports January retail sales up 1.1% to $70.7B
Sales at supermarkets and other grocers fell 0.7% - 3/19/2026
Feeding the harvest: the challenge and value of seasonal farm labour
Seasonal workers are paramount to planting, maintaining and harvesting the vegetables sold to the country's biggest grocers - 3/18/2026
Next-gen grocery store design: Balancing automation with the human touch
How architects are reimagining the stores of tomorrow - 3/17/2026
Red Apple renovates two, converts one location
The retailer will celebrate the re-opening of these stores on April 1 - 3/17/2026
Bank of Canada holds key rate steady as Middle East war clouds outlook
Interest rates could hike if inflation persists or spreads beyond gas pumps, Bank of Canada governor says - 3/17/2026
Grocery at a glance: Canadian Grocer celebrates 140 years
For 140 years, Canadian Grocer has reported on the grocery industry's biggest moments - 3/17/2026
Mars Canada invests $180 million in Ontario facilities
Upgrades across Mars facilities expand production capacity, drive sustainability and modernize operations - 3/17/2026
Manitoba bill targets technology that could alter grocery prices for some shoppers
Though not an issue in the province yet, the provincial government is looking to curtail "predatory pricing" - 3/16/2026
Topline: HR execs say AI-generated applications slow the hiring process
AI is adding complexity to the hiring process, according to a new survey from Robert Half - 3/16/2026
Ontario to give retailers the option of opening on Family Day and Victoria Day
The province says employee rights, including public holiday pay and premium pay, will remain intact
