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Patriotism is at a high. But so are grocery prices By Carly Peters It’s a conundrum consumer have been facing since earlier this year, and one that might not be resolved any time soon. In response, grocers have had to grapple with merchandising shifts (how many Canadian maple leaf stickers …

Because of my agriculture background, I am often asked if organic produce is better than conventional. In full disclosure I served on the USDA’s National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) in the past, and our company sells both organic and conventional frozen peppers. Which is healthier for the planet? When it …

By Henry Chambers, SVP Sentinel Global Commercial Training. With the announcement from the OGSCC (Office of the Grocery Sector Code of Conduct) this week confirming the Dispute Resolution Process (DRP) for the new Grocery Code of Conduct, the big question is, what happens now? As with any global Grocery Code, there will be hurdles ahead, …

By Jason Chiu In Canada, shrinkage now costs retailers $9 billion annually – a sharp increase from $5 billion in 2018. At the same time, shoplifting continues to rise, climbing another 14% in 2024 compared with 2023. For grocery operators, this means that while customer and employee safety remains a …

Superficial branding like maple washing isn’t cutting it anymore. Without transparency, the Buy Canadian movement won’t last By Sylvain Charlebois The so-called buy Canadian movement gained momentum when former U.S. President Donald Trump suggested, half in jest but with a tone of menace, that Canada could one day become America’s …

The store is back at the center of retail strategies with 75% of executives planning a large-scale store transformation in the next 2 years From bottom-line improvements to enhanced experiences, tech-enabled stores are delivering big wins for retailers and customers on efficiency, customer experience, and monetization Retailers are rapidly shifting …

Time is a luxury during the holiday season and making the shopping experience as easy as possible is key, advises Braedon Worobetz, director, category management for Federated Co-operatives Limited in Saskatoon. “From Jet-Puffed marshmallows for all their baking and hot chocolate needs, to quick and easy meal solutions involving sauces …

The holiday season brings busy shoppers, hungry for entertaining ideas By Carolyn Camilleri The holiday season is the busiest in a grocery retailers’ calendar, presenting many opportunities to increase sales through pro-active merchandising strategies. According to Deloitte’s 2025 Retail Holiday Buyer Survey, the average year-over-year holiday sales growth is expected …

Coffee and Tea sales in Canada have been undergoing volatility but Remain Strong By: Brennah Doyle If you didn’t already know, coffee is the number one beverage in Canada by sales and consumption. Consider these statistics: On average, Canadians consume 5.03 million 60 kg bags of coffee per year and …