Inflation jumps to 3.2% in May thanks to higher gas prices: StatCan Grocery inflation has now outpaced the headline rate for 16 straight months Shining bright! Introducing Canadian Grocer’s 2026 Star Women in Grocery winners Sixty women honoured for leadership and impact in food retail PHOTOS: Inside the new Zellers in Toronto Retailer makes nostalgic comeback in Ontario Retailers and brands celebrate 2026 FIFA World Cup Healthy Planet, Lay’s, President's Choice and others help build hype around the tournament This week in grocery news: Empire’s Q4 results, No Frills’ milestone Here’s what you might have missed Statistics Canada reports retail sales up 0.5% at $73 billion in April Sales at food and beverage retailers dropped 2% Ottawa wants answers on food prices. It may not like what it finds For years, Canadians were told many times grocers alone were responsible for rising food prices. The reality is far more complicated—and far more uncomfortable No Frills opens 200th store in Ontario Brockville location marks major milestone for discount grocer Empire to open 70 new grocery stores over next three years Majority of stores will be discount supermarkets Empire reports Q4 profit and revenue up from year ago, raises quarterly dividend Sales for the quarter came to $7.81 billion First Previous 6 7 8 9 10 Next Last