This week in grocery news: Loblaws City Market, Longo's, T&T, No Frills and more expand Here’s what you might have missed Empire's Sandra Sanderson is Canadian Grocer's 2026 Star Women in Grocery Icon Award recognizes one woman for leadership and contributions to the Canadian grocery industry Shining bright! Introducing Canadian Grocer’s 2026 Star Women in Grocery winners Sixty women honoured for leadership and impact in food retail Secure your seat! Registration for the 2026 Star Women in Grocery ceremony is open! Event takes place this September in Toronto Retail Council of Canada to honour Longo's president Deb Craven Craven to receive Distinguished Canadian Retailer of the Year Award DCI and CIGBA announce Star Awards nominees Winners will be revealed during a gala ceremony this June Empire's Sandra Sanderson to receive 2026 Canadian Grand Prix Lifetime Achievement Award Sanderson to receive award alongside PepsiCo Canada CEO Cara Keating PepsiCo Canada CEO Cara Keating to receive Grand Prix Lifetime Achievement Award Retail Council of Canada and FHCP recognize Keating for contributions to the industry Deadline extended to April 2: Submit your 2026 Star Women in Grocery entry now! Annual awards recognize women in the grocery industry that demonstrate expertise, innovation and leadership International Women’s Day: We reflect on the achievements of our 2025 Star Women in Grocery Time is running out! The deadline to nominate for 2026 is quickly approaching 1 2 Next Last
