Loblaw faces consumer backlash amid financial success By Sylvain Charlebois It’s fair to say that Loblaw is facing some of the most intense criticism of any grocer in the country, if not North America. Reporters from around the globe are now turning to Canadian experts to better understand what has …
Read More »Foreign Discount Grocers’ Entry Into Canada Could Noticeably Intensify the Competitive Environment, but Will They Come?
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Read More »It’s time for a more open and flexible approach to loyalty – How AIR MILES is answering the call.
Jason Beales By Jason Beales, Chief Strategy and Commercial Officer, AIR MILES Reward Program, for Western Grocer As inflation continues to take a bite out of household budgets, Canadians are changing how frequently they shop, where they shop, and what they choose to buy; culminating in greater interest in seeking …
Read More »Millennials the new dominant force in the Canadian food industry
Millennials’ values and preferences are driving changes in the food industry and shaping the future of food consumption By Sylvain Charlebois Millennials now outnumber Boomers in our country, according to Statistics Canada. As of July 1, 2023, the millennial generation (born between 1981 and 1996) has surpassed the baby boomer …
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Latest posts from on 01/24/2024 Excerpts: Short-term droughts pose greater threat to grasslands than expected Climate change-driven droughts could devastate grasslands The post Short-term droughts pose greater threat to grasslands than expected first appeared on TM Marketplace. Read on » Russia overtakes Saudi Arabia as top oil supplier to China Cheap and discounted …
Read More »Are carbon taxes a threat to our food supply chain?
We need to pause carbon taxes affecting our food supply chain until we get a clearer picture of their impact on food prices By Sylvain Charlebois Political desperation can be a powerful thing, as we witnessed last week in Ottawa. The Trudeau government not only put a hold on the …
Read More »Q&A with ITALPASTA
Interview with Piero Luciano, Director of Retail Sales, North America NOV 1, 2023 1 – How is the category performing? In the L52W period ending April 23, 2023, the Total Pasta category is valued at $381M dollars and experiencing inflationary growth in dollars (+1%) with declines in tonnage at -4%. …
Read More »Canadian Grocers, Are You Ready for Holiday Season 2023?
As the 2023 holiday shopping season approaches, Canadian grocers are gearing up to face a unique set of challenges – as well as opportunities. With the spectre of inflation and a possible recession casting a shadow over the minds and pockets of Canadian consumers, this year’s holiday rush promises to …
Read More »Shrinkflation & Skimpflation – Inflation in Disguise
Have Canadian Consumers Caught on to This Age Old Industry Tactic? Inflation is probably a candidate for the “word of the year” in 2023. It’s the word that all of us – shoppers, brands and retailers would be happy to never have to speak again. Maybe to avoid speaking the …
Read More »RCC Sustainability Conference Sets Path Forward
Over 500 attendees from the retail and the CPG industry, manufacturing, technology and policy landscape gathered on October 3rd at the International Centre in Mississauga for the inaugural RCC Sustainability Conference. The 40 plus speakers included highly recognized leaders effecting change in the retail and CPG industry, covering issues like …
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