Western Grocer Serving the industry since 1916
New location set to ignite Kitsilano’s food offerings with its largest hot bar, fresh sushi, and burrito bar December 9, 2025, xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) traditional territory / Vancouver – B.C.-based and family owned today announced it will open Fresh St. Market in Kitsilano on December 12 at 2823 4th Avenue. “We’re …
December, 2025
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9 December
Calgary Co-op and CGS Immersive debut AI “charcuterie sommelier”; boosts deli tickets + shopper confidence
Calgary Co-op Using Unique AI Powered Technology Calgary Co-op is partnering with CGS Immersive to introduce an AI-powered charcuterie kiosk — giving shoppers an in-store “charcuterie sommelier.” Using natural dialogue, shoppers share their budget, guest count, and preferences. The kiosk (powered by CGS’s Cicero AI engine) then generates a personalized …
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9 December
Manitoba Premier Kinew Says ‘Real Competition’ Coming to Manitoba Grocery Sector
Ban on property controls barring stores from opening near other grocers won’t impact affordability: economist Six months after passing a law aimed at making it easier for new grocery stores to open, Manitoba’s premier says lower grocery bills could be on the horizon. “We could be the first province in …
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9 December
Provigo Jean-Marc Fortin on Rachel Street Unveils New Concept After Major Renovations
Montreal (QC) – December 5, 2025 – Jean-Marc Fortin, owner of the Provigo store on Rachel Street in the Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie borough, and his team are proud to announce the completion of a major transformation. Located on the historic site of the Angus Shops, a former Canadian Pacific Railway locomotive and …
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9 December
Longer Weekend Hours Will Be Permanent at Costco
The membership-only, big box warehouse store just announced a big change that will give Canadians more time to browse the aisles, enjoy food samples or take advantage of the famous $1.50 hot dog and soda combo. Longtime Costco members may already know that the warehouses extend their weekend hours during …
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9 December
EQB redefines challenger banking in Canada with agreement to acquire PC Financial from Loblaw, delivering transformational benefits for Canadians
EQB redefines challenger banking in Canada with agreement to acquire PC Financial from Loblaw, delivering transformational benefits for Canadians Creates one of Canada’s largest loyalty-linked banking ecosystems with significant benefit for millions of Canadians Expands the benefits of PC Optimum™ and will offer more ways for Canadians to earn rewards …
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9 December
Food Producers of Canada (FPC) deepens its Board with new Directors
OTTAWA ON, Dec. 3, 2025 /CNW/ – Following its interim meeting of the Board of Directors, Food Producers of Canada (FPC) announced the appointment of Ms. Isabelle Bergeron, Director of Procurement, Fleury Michon America, Mr. Marko Dzeletovich, Founder and CEO, Coldbox Builders, and Mr. Stephen Eckert, President, Eckert Machines. “Food Producers of Canada …
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2 December
Santa Cause Honours Welke and Hughes
The Calgary Food and Drug Executives annual charity fundraiser, Santa Cause, has once again been a huge success. This year the honourees were Ron Welke and Gary Huges. Welke is the President and CEO of Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers (CFIG). He joined CFIG from Federated Co-op where he worked …
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2 December
Lactalis Canada Proud to be Recognized as One of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers for Second Consecutive Year
December 2, 2025 – Toronto, ON – Lactalis Canada, the Canadian dairy leader behind iconic brands like Cracker Barrel, Black Diamond, Balderson, Astro and Lactantia and a subsidiary of France-based Lactalis Group, is pleased that it has once again been named one of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers by Mediacorp Canada Inc. for a second consecutive year. Each year, the Greater …
