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Every year, trend reports try to predict the future of grocery—but retailers already know what’s real: a product trend only matters if it moves on shelf, drives repeat purchase, and adds value to the category. This year’s outlook from Whole Foods shines a light on what’s coming in 2026, …
January, 2026
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6 January
New permanent change for Costco in Canada
Costco says it will be implementing a new change for its Canadian warehouses in 2026. The retail giant extended its hours over the holidays, giving customers more time to shop during the busy season. And now, longer hours will become permanent. “You thought that new weekend hours (were) just for …
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6 January
Canada Faces 3.4% Food Inflation, Stretching Budgets
Grocery Store Prices Climb Across Canada, Beef and Coffee Leading the Way New Brunswick shoppers face the worst food inflation in Canada, with prices up 3.7% over the past year. Beef costs have jumped dramatically nationwide, rising 12.7% since May 2024. Coffee and tea prices shot up 12.8% across Canada, …
December, 2025
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30 December
2026 the Year of AI
The adoption of AI in grocery retail is hitting critical mass….indeed, 2026 may be the year when AI is scaled up to bring about one of the most significant transformations of the industry in years. There is good reason why grocery retailers are embracing AI technology. At its core is the …
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30 December
Ex-grocery boss Jones says customer is boss as he eyes B.C. Conservative leadership
VICTORIA — Former grocery executive Darrell Jones says he plans to apply lessons learned from B.C. billionaire Jimmy Pattison to the political world as he considers running for the leadership of the provincial Conservatives. He says Pattison taught him that the customer is the boss, and if Jones were to …
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30 December
Loblaw stores and customers raise and donate more than $6.8 million in support of PC Children’s Charity throughout 2025
Loblaw stores and customers raise and donate more than $6.8 million in support of PC Children’s Charity throughout 2025 Results, driven largely by Fall ‘Get to Give Days’ campaign, have helped the Charity reach its goal of feeding 1 millions kids annually Brampton, ON – December 29, 2025 – In 2025, …
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30 December
Manitoba premier plans to target ‘differential pricing’ for groceries in new year
WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is looking at cracking down on so-called “differential pricing” on groceries and implementing further controls on milk as part of its ongoing attempts to contain the rising cost of living. Differential pricing refers to a practice where people can be charged different prices for the …
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30 December
Canada Faces 3.4% Food Inflation, Stretching Budgets
Grocery Store Prices Climb Across Canada, Beef and Coffee Leading the Way New Brunswick shoppers face the worst food inflation in Canada, with prices up 3.7% over the past year. Beef costs have jumped dramatically nationwide, rising 12.7% since May 2024. Coffee and tea prices shot up 12.8% across Canada, …
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30 December
Canadians in Manitoba see just 3% holiday food inflation
Manitoba shoppers face second-lowest food inflation in Canada, with prices up 3.0% over the past year. Beef costs have jumped dramatically nationwide, rising 12.7% since May 2024. Coffee and tea prices shot up 12.8% across Canada, with Manitoba residents paying 19.5% more. Top five provinces with lowest increase in food …
