Defining the 2026 back-to-school shopping season Price pressure, promotional demand and digital tools are fuelling a more competitive retail environment This week in grocery news: New stores, Costco's June results and Loblaw's inflation report Here’s what you might have missed Costco's Canadian sales up 3.7% in June Net sales came to $29.24 billion for the month Costco’s May sales up 9.2% in Canada Club reports net sales of $24.01 billion RCC recognizes Sobeys, Walmart, Loblaw and Farm Boy Organization reveals winners of 2026 Excellence in Retailing Awards Costco reports strong Q3, driven by own brands and gas demand The warehouse club's Kirkland Signature brand continues to grow with new products and price cuts Lessons from the social media food battle What grocers and food brands can learn from McDonald’s viral misstep Portuguese-Style Croissant Egg Tart Costco reports 11.5% increase in Canadian sales for retail month of April Net sales for the first 31 weeks of the club's fiscal year were $197.18 billion Costco will represent 'large retail shock' in Thunder Bay Development could be a catalyst for the area, one expert says 1 2 3 4 5 Next Last
