LCBO says wholesale modernization is a marathon, not a sprint Retailers and suppliers urged to prepare for ongoing changes as Gateway platform evolves FMI taps David Haaf to lead fresh foods as Rick Stein retires Haaf most recently served as CEO of the International Dairy Deli Bakery Association Economy adds 88,000 jobs as unemployment rate falls to 6.6%: StatCan Wholesale and retail trade sector takes heaviest hit with loss of 35,000 positions Costco’s May sales up 9.2% in Canada Club reports net sales of $24.01 billion PHOTOS: Food Basics marks milestone in Ontario with 155th store Discount grocer opens first store in Parry Sound Zellers returns to Ontario, looks to ‘significantly’ expand food offerings Retailer’s national comeback continues with two new stores More fibre, less sugar: How new health priorities are shaping food purchases NIQ explores how gut health, longevity and front-of-pack labels are shifting demand What Canadians are looking for at the grocery store this summer Here’s the key trends shaping how consumers will shop (and host) this season Manitoba politicians pull all-nighter debating budget bill with food tax cut Bill includes elimination of the provincial sales tax on items such as prepared meals, snacks and soft drinks Think chicken prices are high now? Just wait until this summer Under supply management, Canadians were promised stable prices and domestic supply. Instead, they’re getting soaring prices and record imports 1 2 3 4 5 Next Last