Grocery Prices
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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.MoneyOct 3
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Grocery habits may be returning to normal after inflation surge: Empire CEOThe 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.MoneySep 12
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Loblaw piloting ultra-discount No Name grocery stores in OntarioLoblaw is piloting a new ultra-discount grocery store in Ontario that promises to deliver even lower prices by stripping away even more frills.CanadaAug 22
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Inflation decelerates in July as car prices shift into reverseJuly 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.MoneyAug 20
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Walmart raises its earnings outlook on strong demand for bargainsWalmart's comparatively low prices are proving a powerful draw for millions who have struggled with rising costs for housing, groceries and almost everything else.ConsumerAug 15
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Pharmacy sales helped boost Metro earnings in Q3, but profit fellMetro 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.CanadaAug 14
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Fresh fruits and veggies can be expensive. How a pop-up market aims to fix thatCorbeille de Pain of Montreal holds what is calls 'solidarity markets' each week during the summer season to offer both fresh produce and prepared meals in Montreal.CanadaAug 14
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Grocer code of conduct may help stabilize food prices: Kraft Heinz Canada headSimon Laroche says the grocers' code could bring stability to an industry emerging from a difficult years marked by empty shelves, sticker shock and rising consumer frustration.MoneyJul 19
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Bank of Canada rate-cut odds rise after June inflation releaseThe Bank of Canada will be closely scrutinizing June inflation figures as the central bank prepares for its next interest rate decision on July 24.MoneyJul 16
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Costco members in Canada will have to pay more starting this fallCostco says that effective Sept. 1, Canadians holding an individual, business or business add-on membership will see their annual membership fees go up by $5 to $65.ConsumerJul 11
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