Grocery Delivery

• Competition Bureau ‘reviewing’ $17B DoorDash deal to acquire Instacart

  Canada's Competition Bureau says it's reviewing a recently announced merger deal that would see DoorDash acquire rival Instacart for US$17 billion.

  Consumer

  Oct 29
  
• Voila grocery delivery service expands to Alberta: Empire co.

  Empire Co. Ltd. says it's launching its Voila online grocery home-delivery service in Calgary, Edmonton and the surrounding areas.

  Consumer

  Jun 19, 2023
  
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• Demand for grocery delivery cools in the U.S. amid soaring food prices

  Cost isn't the only reason some consumers are moving away from delivery. One expert says many customers are wary of the quality of items selected by workers.

  World

  Aug 7, 2022
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• Meal kit market due for gut check as COVID-19 pandemic wanes

  Meal kit providers saw sales surge during the COVID-19 pandemic. Now that case counts are falling and Canadians are dining out again, can meal kits maintain the momentum?

  Consumer

  Jul 14, 2021
• Goodfood reports record third quarter revenue amid growing grocery selection

  Goodfood Market Corp. reported a net loss of $2 million despite revenue rising to a record $107.8 million in its third quarter as the company builds out its grocery offerings.

  Economy

  Jul 7, 2021
• Uber launches grocery delivery service in Toronto and Montreal

  Uber Technologies Inc. says users in Montreal and Toronto can now order groceries through its Uber and Uber Eats apps.

  Canada

  Jul 7, 2020
• Calgary Cares: Health-care students to help vulnerable Calgarians during COVID-19 and beyond

  "Our services are available to anyone in the community who needs the additional help." said Chloe Lee, Bag Half Full volunteer and University of Alberta medical student.

  Canada

  Jun 22, 2020
• Calgary Cares: Helping seniors get the groceries they need during COVID-19 pandemic

  A University of Calgary student wanted to give back by delivering groceries to seniors and vulnerable residents. But the small initiative soon turned into so much more.

  Health

  Apr 17, 2020
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• Coronavirus: Empire speeds up launch of online grocery service in Greater Toronto Area

  The company, which owns the Sobeys and Safeway chains as well as others, says tests of the service are expected to start the week of April 26.

  Consumer

  Apr 15, 2020
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• Coronavirus: Opting for grocery delivery in Winnipeg? Time slots are limited

  If you're hoping to skip out on the long lines at Winnipeg grocery stores by opting for delivery, you might want to consider how long you could be waiting.

  Consumer

  Mar 27, 2020