Western Grocer Serving the industry since 1916
(September 3, 2026 – Houston, B.C.) The doors are open at Save-On-Foods Houston, where customers can explore a wide selection of quality products at great value. From convenient take-home meals to a full-service bakery, the store offers everything shoppers need, backed by friendly, knowledgeable service. The more than 18,200-square-foot store brings …
September, 2026
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8 September
Noble Premium Bison and NCIAF Partner to Grow Indigenous Participation in Canada’s Bison Industry
CALGARY, AB, Sept. 8, 2026 /CNW/ — Noble Premium Bison and the National Circle for Indigenous Agriculture and Food (NCIAF) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding establishing a multi-year partnership focused on increasing Indigenous participation across Canada’s bison value chain. The partnership will explore opportunities in Indigenous bison production, producer education …
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1 September
Nuvo Retail Group Celebrates 10 Years!
This year, Nuvo Retail Group marks a decade of driving results for brands across Western Canada. Founded to bring hands-on, accountable field sales and merchandising to retailers from Victoria to Winnipeg, Nuvo has grown into a trusted partner for CPG brands navigating major grocery, mass, drug and C&G retail banners. …
August, 2026
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31 August
Pharmasave highlights the growing health and economic contribution of community pharmacy on Independent Pharmacy Day
First-of-its-kind research shows Canada’s community pharmacy sector supports more than 273,000 jobs and nearly $23 billion in economic activity while providing accessible healthcare in communities across the country LANGLEY, B.C. – August 31, 2026 – Canadians know their local pharmacy as the place to fill a prescription, receive a vaccine or seek …
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31 August
Eight Emerging Canadian Wellness Brands Named Finalists for 2026 CHFA Launch Pad Competition
2025 CHFA Launch Pad winner EarthSuds fields questions from the judging panel at last year’s event in Toronto TORONTO – August 31, 2026: From protein-packed potato chips and veggie-filled sauce pucks to probiotic deodorant and Japanese ceremonial matcha, eight emerging Canadian brands are preparing to take the stage at the 2026 CHFA Launch Pad on Friday, …
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31 August
Circle K Strengthens Retail Media Offering with Full Circle Media Relaunch
Circle K is expanding its retail media capabilities with the relaunch of Full Circle Media by Circle K, the company’s omnichannel retail media network designed to help brands connect with convenience and fuel shoppers across the United States, Canada and Europe. The relaunch reflects the growing role of retail media …
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31 August
Canada Announces Targeted Countermeasures and Substantive Support for Workers and Businesses in Response to U.S. Tariffs
The Government of Canada has negotiated intensively and in good faith with the United States (U.S.) toward a fair and comprehensive trade agreement that would protect Canadian workers and their families, strengthen the economy, provide greater certainty for businesses, and respect Canada’s sovereignty. In recent days, however, the U.S. proposed …
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31 August
As Minister Joly Calls on Canadians to “Buy Canadian,” Convenience Store Association Says Ottawa Must Also Let Retailers Sell Canadian
TORONTO, Aug. 26, 2026 /CNW/ — Industry Minister Mélanie Joly told Canadians yesterday that supporting Canadian products is one of the clearest ways to respond to the escalating trade war with the United States, revealing she had spoken with retailer associations to help identify and promote Canadian-made goods on store shelves. “When …
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31 August
Loblaw Brings Back ‘Buy Canadian’ Labels
Loblaw Companies Ltd. is putting country-of-origin stickers back on its grocery shelves following public pushback over stores that had quietly stopped using them. The major grocer announced it is reintroducing the labelling system across its fresh produce aisles, restoring the maple leaf symbol for Canadian-made and Canadian-prepared goods, and reinstating the “T” …
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31 August
Chapman’s Ice Cream Shifts Away from US Suppliers
Chapman’s Ice Cream says it will replace more than 70 per cent of its American ingredients and won’t increase prices for two years. The company began looking for alternatives to U.S. suppliers when the first round of tariffs from the Trump administration were announced One of the biggest changes involves …