Man versus machine. COVID speeds up standoff over work While jobs in certain sectors are expected to decline, World Economic Forum report says there could be an upside for front-line grocery workers More Canadians are growing their own food. What does that mean for grocers? Dalhousie survey finds that almost one in five Canadians took up pandemic gardening Food price increases are outpacing general inflation. Here's why With trick-or-treating in doubt, experts say Halloween sales could be weak Though people may have “bubble parties” planned, sales could be soft this year without office parties and gatherings Retail sales rose 0.6% in July: StatsCan Sales at food and beverage stores, however, dropped 2.1% during the month Canadian e-grocery surges, Amazon Prime memberships jump: SRG Grocery is the only sector of Canada’s e-commerce industry not dominated by Amazon, study finds Consumer concern around single-use plastics has fallen during pandemic: Study 29% of respondents in Dalhousie University study said they are buying more plastic-packaged goods Will COVID haunt Halloween sales? New survey conducted by Field Agent looks at planned purchases and expectations around trick-or-treating Clorox becomes 'it' brand during COVID lockdown Statistics Canada analysis suggests small hit to inflation from pandemic First Previous 37 38 39 40 41 Next Last