Canadian Grocer’s top 10 stories in February 2019
Loblaw launches ‘no name’ beer in Ontario
Loblaw introduced its no name beer at LCBO locations in the province with a "buck-a-beer" promotion.
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Digital strategy paying off for Loblaw
Canada's largest grocer launched a number of digital services over the last year including electronic shelf labels and expanded self-checkouts.
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Costco fined $7 million for accepting illegal kickbacks
Warehouse club was found guilty of accepting illegal kickbacks at 29 of its pharmacies across Ontario.
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M&M Food Market expands its footprint with retail partnerships
M&M Food Market launched a branded frozen-food section at Rexall location's in Southern Ontario and Quebec.
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Farm Boy continues Toronto expansion with east end location
Empire-owned grocery chain opened a 20,000-sq.-ft store in the heart of the city's east end.
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Empire announces 10 B.C. FreshCo conversion locations
Company builds on its plan to expand the FreshCo discount banner into Western Canada through conversions of Safeway and Sobeys stores.
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Which new food and beverage brands are tops with Canadians?
More than 18,000 shoppers voted on the latest products across 66 categories to determine this year's Canada’s Best New Product Award winners.
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Empire wins approval for Safeway staff buyouts in B.C.
Sobeys’ parent company said the decision would afford it the opportunity to improve profitability in the province.
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Toronto retailer to test waste-free shopping system
TerraCycle's Loop has signed its first Canadian partnership with an unnamed retailer. The chain's identity is expected to be announced this spring.
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Loblaw Q4 profit up year over year, revenue edges higher
Grocery retailer said an improvement in operation performance helped offset a decline in its financial services business.
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