This week in grocery news: Loblaw’s May inflation report, Longo’s announces new stores
Get up to speed with our rundown of the biggest news stories of the past week.
Loblaw releases "Food Inflation Report" for May
The retailer provided an update on produce, oil and fertilizer prices in its new report. Read more
Longo’s grows footprint
The Empire Company banner is opening two new stores in Ontario. Longo’s recently announced plans to set up shop in Welland and King City. Read more
Buy-Low Foods’ new price position
The Pattison Food Group banner has launched a new price position across several of its locations in B.C. Read more
Walmart shores up U.S. product assortment
This spring, the retailer is introducing an exclusive professional-grade power tool line and its first new Home brand since 2021. Read more
The new rules of hyper-personalization
In the latest edition of Canadian Grocer’s Generation Next Thinking series, we talk to leaders and experts about how new tools and smarter strategies can make personalization more relevant, valuable and faster than ever. Read more
Quebec removes sales tax from some groceries
Premier Christine Fréchette announced on Monday (May 25) she's permanently removing provincial sales tax from some grocery and pharmacy items. Read more
With files from Progressive Grocer and The Canadian Press
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