Register now for Grocery & Specialty Food West 2016! From store tours to educational workshops, to a trade show that is filled with the latest innovations, GSF 2016 is not to be missed.... Read more
IGD’s Stewart Samuel outlines the five trends sets to shape the Canadian grocery sector over the next 12 months. 1. A challenging economic backdrop driving a flight to discount While t... Read more
Hundreds of residents of Burnaby came out to the brand new PriceSmart Foods store in Station Square for its grand opening celebration on Saturday, December 19. The store, a full Asian superm... Read more
The University of Guelph Food Price Report 2016 reports a 2% to 4% increase on food prices. Meats – 2.5% to 4.5% Fish and seafood – 1% to 3% Dairy and eggs – 0% to 2% Grains – 0% to 2% Fruit... Read more
Ontario-based Farm Boy celebrated the grand opening of its first fresh market location in Kitchener, Ont., its 19th location, today. Located at 385 Fairway Road South (Fairway Plaza) the new... Read more
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Longo Bros. Fruit Markets opened their 29th store in the Greater Toronto Area on November 18. Located in North Brampton, the 40,000-sq.-ft. store is the second outlet in the area. The newest... Read more
Mobile payment system Apple Pay is now available in Canada. And Canada is only the third country to introduce it. The system is only available to American Express cardholders, who starting t... Read more
Canadian department stores are getting into the food business because it’s good for business, according to retail experts. In-store food outlets help keep shoppers in the stores longer... Read more
Corner Brook; NL, November 13, 2015 – Colemans, the Corner Brook-based grocery chain with 11 stores have once again teamed up with national and local food companies to disperse $25,000 to ei... Read more
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