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Canada’s biggest grocers answer government’s call to rein in food pricing

By Russell Redman on Oct. 10, 2023

In meetings with public officials, Loblaw, Sobeys, Metro, Walmart and Costco agreed to a range of initiatives to help make groceries more affordable for consumers.

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Economic picture looks tough for grocery shoppers and retailers

By Russell Redman on Sep. 22, 2023

Fresh Perspectives: At Groceryshop, Wall Street analyst Karen Short sketched out the business environment going into next year.

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Canadian PM Justin Trudeau to convene grocers on lowering food prices

By Russell Redman on Sep. 15, 2023

Nation’s largest grocery retailers to be tasked with developing near-term action plan.

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August inflation uptick doesn’t trip up decline in grocery pricing

By Russell Redman on Sep. 13, 2023

Higher fuel prices pose headwind, but an FMI-The Food Industry Association analysis shows historical consistency in food inflation levels.

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Consumers still think grocery stores earn over 30% net profit

By Russell Redman on Aug. 21, 2023

Survey by The Feedback Group shows inflationary buying habits remain entrenched among food shoppers.

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Grocery shoppers aren't feeling so great

By Heather Lalley on Aug. 14, 2023

Aisle 1: With both Walmart and Target reporting earnings this week, we’ll soon get a good picture of current shopper sentiment. But all signs point to struggles for any food retailer not squarely focused on value.

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