This week in grocery news: Empire’s Q4 results, No Frills’ milestone

Get up to speed with our rundown of the biggest news stories of the past week.

Empire looks to grow discount network

On the food and pharmacy retailer’s fourth quarter earnings call, president and CEO Pierre St-Laurent said Empire plans to open 70 new grocery stores over the next three years. Read more

No Frills opens 200th store in Ontario

On Thursday (June 18), the Loblaw Companies discount chain marked a major milestone with the opening of Sheldon’s No Frills. Read more 

Competition Bureau to examine food supply chain competition

The bureau is looking to investigate how competition along the food supply chain affects grocery prices for consumers. Read more 

Real Canadian Superstore in Buffalo Run to open this fall

Construction on the first Real Canadian Superstore developed in collaboration with an Indigenous community is nearing the finish line. Read more 

Maxi opens new store in Quebec

The Loblaw Companies discount retailer has set up shop in the district of Pintendre in Lévis. Read more 

Fresh St. Market announces 10th store

The retailer is opening its first location in the city of Richmond, B.C. next summer. Read more 

Nature’s Fare Markets plans largest location

The B.C. grocer announced plans to open its eighth store next month. Read more 

Q&A with FHCP CEO Michael Graydon on CUSMA

Canadian Grocer spoke to Graydon about what the future may hold for CPG and food manufacturing companies. Read more

Farm Boy’s Alison McFarlane on private-label inspiration

In this Q&A with Canadian Grocer, the director of product development shares the secret sauce behind the retailer’s private-label success. Read more 

Fairfax to buy wine producer Andrew Peller

Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd. has signed an all-cash deal to acquire wine producer Andrew Peller Ltd. Read more 

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