Kristin Laird
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- 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 - 3/15/2026
Lassonde names new president, North American specialty foods division
Jean-Philippe Leblanc brings more than two decades of industry experience to his new role with the Quebec-based company - 3/15/2026
Farm Boy expands north with Collingwood, Ont. location
Taking over a former Sobeys location, the new store opens on March 26 - 3/15/2026
Annual inflation cools to 1.8% in February, StatCan says
Inflation on food purchased from stores cooled to 4.1% in February, down from 4.8% the month before
