3+ day, 1+ hour ago   (520+ words) Empire Company is increasing the number of new stores it plans to open in its fiscal 2027. The parent company of Sobeys, Safeway, FreshCo and other food and pharmacy chains plans to open more than 25 new stores, up from its previous…...

3+ day, 42+ min ago   (140+ words) What: The retailer opened its 15th Shared Kitchen in Quebec on Wednesday (Sept. 9). Located in Sun Youth’s facilities in Montreal, the Shared Kitchen will allow the organization and its partners to prepare meals, organize collective cooking activities, offer culinary workshops and…...

3+ day, 2+ hour ago   (360+ words) Canadian Grocer Join the grocery industry at the country’s premier exhibition and conference October 27-28 at the Toronto Congress Centre, North building With more than 6390 attendees, 1800+ companies, and more than 700 exhibitors across more than 140,000-sq.-ft there will be lots…...

4+ day, 4+ hour ago   (483+ words) Food Basics is cooking up a new project that puts its customers—and the dishes that define them—in the spotlight. Coming this November, More Flavours of Home is a community-sourced cookbook and content series that celebrates the recipes and…...

4+ day, 7+ hour ago   (118+ words) Canadian Grocer President Donald Trump signed executive orders Tuesday (Sept 8) to ban the import of certain Canadian goods, including motorcycles and alcoholic beverages.The move escalates the trade war with Canada less than 24 hours after Canada implemented retaliatory tariffs on…...

5+ day, 5+ hour ago   (802+ words) Canada’s latest counter-tariffs take effect September 8, and Canadians should understand where the economic pressure will first be felt. Unlike last year, the initial shock will not necessarily appear on grocery shelves. This time, it will begin further up the food…...

5+ day, 5+ hour ago   (294+ words) What: The retailer and its Walmart Foundation have committed US$250,000 to the Canadian Red Cross 2026 British Columbia Wildfires Appeal. The donation comes as Walmart Canada wraps up its annual giving campaign in support of the Canadian Red Cross, which raised…...

5+ day, 4+ hour ago   (205+ words) Loblaw Companies president and CEO Per Bank said while fewer grocery products will be affected by new counter-tariffs, customers may see higher prices in health, beauty and cosmetics. That includes fragrance, makeup, conditioners and hair styling products. Bank said the…...

5+ day, 4+ hour ago   (81+ words) Canadian Grocer T&T Supermarket is opening its largest location in Ontario this fall. On Oct. 8, the Loblaw Companies grocer will welcome shoppers to its new 66,000 square-foot supermarket in Toronto. T&T’s North York Centre location will offer fresh produce,…...