Food Retail
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Sobeys takes big hit on Safeway supermarkets amid slowdown in WestGrocery store giant says the Safeway banner and the West business unit have seen sales eroded in a difficult economic environment, mainly in Alberta and Saskatchewan.CanadaMar 10, 2016
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Frozen food prices are heating up thanks to lower loonieThe parent company of Weston Foods and Loblaw, will raise prices on some of its food products this year to help protect it from a weaker dollar.CanadaMar 3, 2016
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Canadians back to eating bacon following cancer scareConsumer demand for bacon took a hit following WHO report linking processed meat to higher cancer risks. But shoppers were back ‘within a matter of weeks,’ meat exec says.CanadaMar 1, 2016
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Discount supermarkets are ratcheting up the bargains: expertsDiscount supermarkets suddenly look like even better bargains for thrifty shoppers compared to conventional stores such as Loblaws, experts say. Here's why.CanadaFeb 26, 2016
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More Canadian shoppers turning to Walmart amid shaky economyResource downturn combined with spiking food prices helping to funnel more traffic to Walmart Supercentres. 'There’s a bit of a shift to discount.'CanadaFeb 18, 2016
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Meet the big-box retailer that’s muscling in on Canadian supermarketsThis U.S. warehouse retailer is growing sales across its 90 or so Canadian locations at three times the rate of supermarkets as it attracts more shoppers.CanadaJan 28, 2016
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Discount supermarkets seeing more traffic amid crappy economy, hyper food inflation'There’s a bit of a shift to discount in a tougher market,' Metro Inc. chief says. A 13.3 per cent surge in produce costs is also drawing customers toward no-frills stores.CanadaJan 26, 2016
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McDonald’s sees sales jump as breakfast focus pays offMcDonald's says the introduction of its all-day breakfast at U.S. locations and unseasonably warm weather in recent months has helped lift sales.CanadaJan 25, 2016
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Want to score a deal at the supermarket these days? Try a steakFood prices are surging at the supermarket thanks to the sliding dollar. But shoppers might just find deals to be had in an unlikely place: the meat counter.CanadaJan 22, 2016
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How to save money at the grocery store amid high food pricesFamilies are cutting back on what food they're buying and how much they're spending to cope with rising food costs.ConsumerJan 12, 2016
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