FCL reports $11.7 billion in sales for 2025 In the face of economic headwinds, CEO Heather Ryan praises the company for standing together as Canadians Loblaw continues pivot to discount as shoppers demand value Retailer says private label outperformed national brands in the fourth quarter Grocery and drugstore retailer Loblaw reports Q4 profit and revenue up Revenue for the quarter totalled $16.38 billion Food inflation spiked 7.3% in January. Here's what's driving the increase Costs for food from the grocery store rose 4.8% annually in January, slowing from a price hike of 5% in December Bank of Canada holds key interest rate steady at 2.25% in soft economy Macklem said it’s “too early to tell how well the Canadian economy will adjust to current tariffs and ongoing uncertainty.” Metro reports discount growth in Q1 as consumers continue to seek value The retailer plans to add a dozen new or converted discount banners in fiscal 2026 Metro Q1 profit down on frozen food distribution centre costs Sales for the quarter totalled $5.29 billion Canada is poised to lose 4,000 restaurants in 2026. Does anyone care? When menu prices rise and profits fall at the same time, you’re not seeing growth — you’re seeing a sector trying to breathe Else Nutrition taps Natie Zilberberg as CFO Zilberberg brings more than a decade of experience to the role Jobs, economy top voters' priorities at the end of a turbulent 2025: Nanos poll 1 2 3 4 5 Next Last
