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Statistics Canada will release its December Consumer Price Index (CPI) report tomorrow, January 21, including an update on food prices. While food inflation has returned to more typical levels, grocery prices are still rising faster than overall inflation—a trend we expect to continue. Several other key factors are keeping grocery …
January, 2025
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22 January
LEE KUM KEE CELEBRATES ASIAN CUISINE AND CULTURE IN GLOBAL “FLAVORS THAT BIND” CAMPAIGN
Beloved brand unveils new global brand positioning at Lunar New Year, highlighting the universal power of togetherness, tradition, and shared culinary experiences HONG KONG, Jan. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Iconic Asian culinary brand Lee Kum Kee today introduced its new brand positioning – “Enabling Superior Experiences through Asian Cuisine” – and launched its first global brand …
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22 January
Poor Visual Merchandising Costs US Retail $10B per Month
One Door and GlobalData Calculate the Cost of Poor Visual Merchandising in New 2025 Report Poor Visual Merchandising Costs US Retail $10B per Month ● US retailers lost $125 billion in sales over the past 12 months due to poor visual merchandising. ● Over the past 12 months, almost half …
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21 January
Walmart Canada names Venessa Yates as new president and chief executive
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – Walmart Canada says Venessa Yates will be the company’s next president and chief executive. The retailer says Yates has worked with Walmart since 2016 and was most recently senior vice-president and general manager of Walmart+, the company’s membership program. Yates will replace Gonzalo Gebara, who will leave …
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21 January
2025 Grocery Tech Predictions: Hyper-Personalization, Sustainability, and AI
As 2025 begins, Canadian grocers face mounting pressure to deliver more personalized, efficient and eco-conscious experiences. This year, technology will be the critical enabler for meeting these demands. From AI-driven logistics that streamline home deliveries to sustainability-focused inventory systems, the grocery sector is transforming. Let’s explore the trends driving this …
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20 January
Saputo Inc.: Fiscal 2025 Third Quarter Results
MONTRÉAL, Jan. 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Saputo will release its fiscal 2025 third quarter financial results on Thursday, February 6, 2025. A press release will be issued after markets close, and a conference call is scheduled on Friday, February 7, 2025, at 8:30 a.m. (Eastern Time) to discuss the …
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18 January
Candy and Snacks: A Winning Formula for Retailers
Anne-Marie Roerink, Principal of 210 Analytics, dishes on the latest sweet and salty trends while exploring opportunities for retailers. 2024 Trends: Balancing Value and Indulgence Q: What major trends shaped the 2024 retail, candy, and snacks landscape? The dominant story of 2024 was the “value balancing act,” as consumers skillfully …
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15 January
“Save-On Foods Makes Historic Donation” from First-in-Canada mental health initiative for kids at BC Children’s Hospital enabled by historic donation
Over 1 in 10 children and youth in British Columbia have a mental health condition at any given time Vancouver, BC (January 8, 2025) – BC Children’s Hospital and BC Children’s Hospital Foundation today announced the largest mental health donation in their histories: $15 million from Save-On-Foods. The donation will spark the development of a first–in–Canada Interventional Psychiatry Initiative …
