Kristin Laird
ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR
- 8/25/2025
Rising to the top: The packaged bakery trends you need to know about
From nostalgic treats to better-for-you options, packaged bakery trends are offering fresh ways for grocers to drive sales - 8/24/2025
Keurig Dr Pepper buys Peet's for US$18 billion and plans split into coffee and beverage companies
The deal is expected to close in the first half of 2026 - 8/24/2025
Farm Boy, Wine Rack partner on in-store boutiques
In-store boutiques in select Toronto, Newmarket and Ottawa stores will offer Ontario VQA wines - 8/24/2025
Small bites, big appeal: What's driving snack trends in Canada?
From specific textures to healthy alternatives, shoppers are craving more from snack foods - 8/23/2025
Consumers could benefit from dropped tariffs on U.S. goods, but unions raise concerns
Unifor: This move "undermines Canadian workers and weakens Canada’s bargaining position in an escalating trade war" - 8/21/2025
Carney announces that Canada is dropping many retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods
Decision will take effect Sept. 1 - 8/21/2025
Statistics Canada reports retail sales up 1.5% in June at $70.2 billion
Retail sales in June were up in all nine subsectors tracked by the government agency - 8/20/2025
Tottenham Beer Store among 100 locations closing
More closures due to be completed in September - 8/20/2025
Federal funding boosts electric vehicle chargers across Canada
The more than $25-million in funding will improve charging availability and decarbonizing freight transportation - 8/20/2025
Loblaw inflation report highlights rising food prices in July
Grocer's monthly report takes a closer look at what's happening on store shelves and beyond
