This week in grocery news: Trump's new tariffs, Empire ditches some property controls
Get up to speed with our rundown of the biggest news stories of the past week.
U.S. hits Canada with steep tariffs
President Donald Trump signed orders Monday (July 20) to hammer certain Canadian products with 50% tariffs, escalating trade tensions with the United States' northern neighbour. Read more
Empire drops some property control measures
In a statement released Tuesday (July 21), the parent company of Sobeys said it will no longer enforce restrictive covenants. Read more
Calgary Co-op names Andrew Clarke CEO
The co-operative's board of directors have tapped the former fashion retail executive as its new chief. Read more
Industry reacts to Trump's new tariffs
CFIG, FHCP and RCC condemn U.S. levies. Read more
No Frills opens in Windsor
The discount grocery chain has opened its fourth location in the Ontario city. Read more
7-Eleven gets a new CEO
Seven & i Holdings Co., Ltd. has appointed Mauricio Leyva as chief executive officer of its North American convenience store business. Read more
Premiers agree to allow DTC alcohol sales across most provinces
Nine Canadian premiers have signed a landmark agreement to implement direct-to-consumer sales of alcoholic beverages between jurisdictions. Read more
With files from The Canadian Press and Convenience Store News Canada
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