This week in grocery news: New stores, Costco's June results and Loblaw's inflation report

Here’s what you might have missed

Canadian Grocer staff

7/10/2026

Inside Jaden's No Frills, which opened in Elmira, Ont. on July 9. Photography courtesy Loblaw Companies

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

No Frills opens store in Ontario with horse and buggy tie-ups

The Loblaw Companies discount supermarket chain set up shop in Elmira on July 9 with offerings tailored to the local Mennonite community. Read more

Food Basics opens 156th store

Located in the Clarkson Village Shopping Centre in Mississauga, the Ontario discount retailer’s 156th store spans 32,000 square feet. Read more

Super C opens in Magog

After several weeks of construction, the Quebec discount banner has welcomed customers to its 35,700 square-foot store in Magog. Read more

Nature’s Fare Markets opens largest store to date

Located #101–46183 Thomas Road in Chilliwack, B.C., the B.C. grocer’s eighth location spans 24,000 square feet. Read more

Walmart Supercentre coming to Brampton, Ont. next year

Retailer will become an anchor tenant of the Bramalea City Centre shopping centre, located at 25 Peel Centre Drive, in 2027. Read more

Costco releases June results

Retailer reported net sales of $29.24 billion for the month, up 10.6% from $26.44 billion last year. Read more

Loblaw release monthly inflation report

Energy volatility, trade uncertainty and geopolitical conflict are making it harder to predict costs across the food supply chain, Loblaw Companies said in its May Food Inflation Report. Read more

Republican looks to investigate Canadian booze bans

A Republican congresswoman for New York said she is introducing legislation to prompt an investigation into Canadian provinces that are not purchasing American alcohol. Read more

With files from The Canadian Press

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