Private-label food got more popular thanks to inflation—but now it's here to stay Retailers are introducing new products and allotting more shelf space to their brands 'Independent retail is alive and well:' Inside Red Barn Market's new store The Vancouver Island retailer is red hot Empire and Sobeys exceed food rescue goal for 2023 Grocer diverted 31 million pounds of surplus food to local charities last year Empire, Canada’s Children’s Hospital Foundations kick off Family of Support fundraiser Now in its fourth year, the campaign has raised and donated $12 million in support of child and youth mental health BMO Financial Group signs deal to buy Air Miles The deal requires court approval and is also contingent on Air Miles' parent company not receiving a 'more favourable offer' Sobeys launches fundraising campaign to support Special Olympics Canada Some of the company's grocery banners will be accepting $2 donations at cash With heartfelt thanks As I say farewell to a wonderful industry, there are many people I am grateful to have met Sobeys donates $1 million to Special Olympics Canada In light of COVID-19, the grocery company cancelled an in-store fundraising campaign and instead made a corporate donation Could COVID-19 be the spark that ignites online grocery in Canada? E-grocery has seen a sharp rise in demand over the last couple months. Adding oomph to the produce department Fruit and veggies are the star of the store, but it may be time for a refresh 1 2 3 4 Next Last