Could COVID-19 be the spark that ignites online grocery in Canada? E-grocery has seen a sharp rise in demand over the last couple months. Research team to study impact of COVID-19 on retail food industry Dubbed FRESHER, the study involves interviews with employers/managers as well as front-line employees Ranchers, feedlots worry about future impact of COVID-19 Farmers say the fallout from the pandemic may be felt in the fall and into 2021 5 keys to private label success in a post-COVID world From e-commerce opportunities to creating meal kits, there’s an opportunity for grocers to leverage and promote private brands to the post-pandemic shopper Plastics bans get short shrift during pandemic As fear of COVID-19 contamination from reused packaging began to surface, grocers bared the use of reusable bags and containers Upcoming webinar: COVID-19 and shifting shopping behaviours What happens when the next crisis hits? COVID-19 offers a window into how important it is for the grocery industry to prepare for what calamity might come next Costco third-quarter profit hit by COVID-19 expenses Sales during the pandemic increased in the 12-week period both in Canada and the U.S. Grocers and general merchandisers dominate retail sales in Canada: Report Top five players account for 36% of all national retail sales Looking beyond the pandemic Customers are watching closely, and those grocers doing the right things during the crisis stand to win big First Previous 107 108 109 110 111 Next Last