Grocery Prices

• Why is inflation heating up at the grocery store again? Blame the loonie

  While overall inflation has moderated, consumers are once again feeling the pinch on groceries. Here's why, plus some tips to save at the grocery store.

  Consumer

  Nov 23
  
• Metro marks end of ‘transition year’ with small profit dip

  The company behind Metro grocery stores and Jean Coutu drugstores said the earnings were slightly down from $222.2 million in the fourth quarter last year.

  Canada

  Nov 20
  
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• Walmart’s promise of low prices lured shoppers in 3rd quarter

  Walmart ratcheted up sales and profits again in the third quarter with its comparatively low prices proving a powerful draw for shoppers seeking to cut spending where they could.

  U.S. News

  Nov 19
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• T&T stores ‘outperform’ rest of Loblaw network amid growing population

  Loblaw CEO Per Bank pointed to Canada's growing population and a rising demand for 'multicultural' products as helping to drive sales at T&T Supermarket.

  Money

  Nov 13
• Inflation may have cooled, but private-label brands ‘having their moment’

  Amid renewed investment by grocers in their store-branded offerings, studies show many shoppers no longer see store brands as lower quality than name brands.

  Money

  Oct 3
• Grocery habits may be returning to normal after inflation surge: Empire CEO

  The CEO of Sobeys parent company Empire said Thursday that he sees 'early indications' that consumer behaviour is normalizing after years of high inflation at the grocery store.

  Money

  Sep 12
• Loblaw piloting ultra-discount No Name grocery stores in Ontario

  Loblaw is piloting a new ultra-discount grocery store in Ontario that promises to deliver even lower prices by stripping away even more frills.

  Canada

  Aug 22
• Inflation decelerates in July as car prices shift into reverse

  July consumer price index data will be the Bank of Canada's last look at the latest inflation trends before its upcoming rate decision slated for Sept. 4.

  Money

  Aug 20
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• Walmart raises its earnings outlook on strong demand for bargains

  Walmart's comparatively low prices are proving a powerful draw for millions who have struggled with rising costs for housing, groceries and almost everything else.

  Consumer

  Aug 15
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• Pharmacy sales helped boost Metro earnings in Q3, but profit fell

  Metro Inc. said grocery sales were up last quarter but profits were down as the company has warned about headwinds to its earnings amid the launch of new distribution centres.

  Canada

  Aug 14