‘The people make this run’: For Lindsey Bridgeman, the grocery business is all about community More than 20 years after taking a job decorating cakes with Sobeys, Bridgeman now owns her own store CFIG hires former RCC executive to fill VP role Sebastian Prins joins the organization as vice-president of public policy and advocacy L'Oca Quality Market to close its two Alberta locations The specialty food stores will shutter permanently this week Trending: Booze-free bevies, redefining the morning meal occasion, the impact of the U.S.-Iran conflict and more! A roundup of popular stories from CanadianGrocer.com that you don't want to miss From TikTok to the till: Making the protein surge work in-store Fuelling online food trends are a desire for simple ingredients, health, good looks and longevity The appeal of the deal: Liquidation grocery stores move into the mainstream Value-focused consumers are driving the rise in popularity of these alternative retailers B.C. organization enters debate on government-run grocery amid rising food costs The Bank of Canada said this month that grocery prices have risen by about 22% since 2022 How The Village Grocer’s Brad Fletcher takes the lead Canadian Grocer catches up with the grocery retailer's president Vince’s Market donates more than $34K to local Alzheimer Societies The grocer also announced the 2026 recipient of its Community Product Initiative Grocers say they're being squeezed by Manitoba milk-price freeze CFIG says the move hits retailers when their wholesale prices are going up, which will eat into profit margins 1 2 Next Last