Loblaw Cos. Ltd. signs partnership deal with Canadian AI firm Shakudo Retailer will use the platform to build and run AI applications This week in grocery news: DoorDash adds Empire stores to network, high oil prices fuel change Here’s what you might have missed Sponsored Canadian Grocery in Focus: Leadership, AI, and Resilience at RCCSTORE26 The issues defining Canada’s grocery industry are on the agenda this June Sponsored A dedicated independent grocery partner Feeding families and supporting communities Sponsored GSF – Grocery’s Biggest Western Conference & Trade Show April 21-22 in Vancouver! GSF has exclusive speakers, more innovations and business networking events Next-gen grocery store design: Balancing automation with the human touch How architects are reimagining the stores of tomorrow Annual inflation cools to 1.8% in February, StatCan says Inflation on food purchased from stores cooled to 4.1% in February, down from 4.8% the month before Empire shuffles executive leadership team Company CEO Pierre St-Laurent names new team The Leaders: Lessons from Naniss Gadel-Rab, president, Mondelēz Canada Gadel-Rab on refining her leadership style, navigating challenges and embracing change Shaun McKenna joins Encore Market Engagement as partner The former Grocery Foundation executive takes on a new role 1 2 Next Last