Western Grocer Serving the industry since 1916
October, 2026
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20 October
Second Only to Friends and Family, Reviews Are Canadians’ Most Trusted Source When Deciding What to Buy, National Survey Finds
Asked in their own words, without being offered reviews as an option, Canadians named reviews five times more often than price as the reason they changed their mind about a purchase, and 83.5% say they now research more than they did five years ago. Kitchener, ON, Tuesday, October 6, 2026 …
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20 October
Deloitte: Holiday Spending Set to Increase 4% While Shoppers Focus on Value
Shoppers are balancing budgets and keeping spirits bright as they prioritize gifting experiences and smart spending this holiday season NEW YORK, Oct. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Key takeaways Average household spend is expected to increase to $1,654, up 4% year over year. Expected gains are largely from Gen Z and …
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20 October
Get That Restaurant-Quality Crisp You Crave At Home: McCain Launches New Air Fryer Lineup
From craving to the ultimate crisp in 10 minutes or less, the new McCain Air Fryer lineup is specifically designed for the popular countertop appliance. TORONTO, Oct. 14, 2026 /CNW/ — McCain Foods is excited to announce the launch of its new McCain Air Fryer lineup, crafted to deliver restaurant-quality …
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20 October
Aureo’s No Frills® Opens in Warman, marking 350th No Frills® Location in Canada
First No Frills® in Western Canada to feature new look and feel bringing 115 jobs, quality and value to the growing community. October 8, 2026, Brampton, ON — No Frills®, one of Canada’s leading hard-discount grocery retailers, is opening a new location in Warman, Saskatchewan, marking the 350th No Frills® …
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14 October
FIRST ARTIST ANNOUNCEMENT: JIM CUDDY TO PERFORM AT INAUGURAL MAKE HAPPY TUMMIES™ GALA
We are excited to share the first artist announcement for the inaugural Make Happy Tummies™ Gala, taking place on January 30, 2027. Jim Cuddy, one of Canada’s most celebrated singer-songwriters and a founding member of Blue Rodeo, will take the stage for what promises to be an unforgettable evening celebrating …
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13 October
SIAL Canada is proud to announce Italy as the Country of Honour for its 2027 edition in Toronto
Globally recognized for its quality, authenticity and food innovation, Italy holds a strategic position in the Canadian market as the country’s leading European agri-food supplier. The Honourable Heath MacDonald, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food “Italy is a key partner for Canada in the agri-food sector. Beyond our trade ties, our …
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13 October
Hillphoenix Unveils Advansor FlexONE™: A Robust, High-Ambient CO₂ Condensing Unit
Conyers, GA, October 13, 2026 — Hillphoenix, part of Dover Food Retail and a leader in sustainable cooling technology, today announced the launch of Advansor FlexONE™, a compact CO₂ condensing unit engineered to deliver a flexible refrigeration solution for modern food retail and industrial applications. The new condensing unit (CDU) …
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13 October
Santa Cause 2026 – Nominations Are Now Open!
Save the date: Thursday, November 26, 2026 Event Details Thursday, November 26, 2026 Carriage House Hotel & Conference Centre 9030 Macleod Trail, Calgary, AB T2H 2Z5, Canada Save the date and share with your senior leaders and colleagues. Nominations are now open – We are looking to celebrate the contributions …
