Health & beauty brief: appointment at L'Oréal Canada, Maybelline’s new campaign Your regular wrap on the personal care, cosmetics and wellness categories Metro, union reach agreement in principle after six-month strike A ratification vote is expected to take place Sept. 24 Shoppers Foundation campaign supports women’s shelters “Giving Shelter” fundraiser runs until Oct. 9 Empire’s Family of Support initiative returns for seventh year Campaign supports child and youth mental health across Canada Weight-loss drugs shaping up to be a boon for grocers' pharmacy units Surge comes as food retailers expand their pharmacy networks Loblaw launches AI-powered health chat tool PC Chat promises to provide trusted, practical healthcare information Super C and Jean Coutu partner with developer on retail complex in Greater Montreal area Super C to open its first location in Mascouche Loblaw to increase number of store openings in 2026, test new concepts Grocer’s expansion is primarily focused on discount banners No Frills and Maxi ‘Attractive growth driver for food retailers:’ Experts weigh in on grocery’s pharmacy opportunity An aging population, regulatory changes and GLP-1 growth drive investment Walmart posts 5.9% revenue growth in Q2 Despite slowing U.S. sales growth, the retail juggernaut still raises full-year guidance based on e-comm and advertising strength Health & beauty brief: Being Frenshe debuts in Canada, Rexall launches ‘Healthcare Hero Thursdays’ Your regular wrap on the personal care, cosmetics and wellness categories Empire to buy nine Morelli's pharmacies in Ontario Pharmacies to be rebranded under Longo's Pharmacy banner and integrated into Sobeys National Pharmacy operations 1 2 Next Last