Grocery
Walmart employee pays grocery bill for woman who started crying at checkout
A GoFundMe page has been created for the Walmart employee who helped pay a woman’s grocery bill after she was unable to. Continue reading
Canadians can expect rising food prices due to cost pressures, U.S. trade war: grocery CEOs
Cost pressures including rising minimum wages in some provinces, increased fuel and transportation costs and an ongoing trade war with the U.S., will soon result in some price inflation, the chief executives warned. Continue reading
London Cares Curb Hunger Food Drive needs donations to meet target goal
This year, organizers are asking for donations of food items in the amount of 47,000 pounds. Continue reading
Loblaw bringing grocery delivery to Regina
Regina was one of five locations added to Loblaw’s online delivery service, but they plan on servicing 70 per cent of the country, including Saskatoon, by the end of the year. Continue reading
Sobeys to cut 800 office jobs as part of reorganization of grocery business
Only office employees are affected by today’s announcement. Continue reading
New technology speeds up shopping, signals battle between world’s biggest companies
By Fletcher Kent Reporter
Walmart now uses Scan & Go technology in four Walmart stores in the Edmonton area and two in Calgary. One retail expert said competition is at the heart of the technology, which will no doubt affect jobs. Continue reading
Traditional grocery stores catching up with Walmart and Costco prices
The price gap between traditional grocers’ and big box stores like Walmart and Costco is beginning to close according to industry analysts. Continue reading
How artificial intelligence could help you save money on groceries
AI price optimization could mean the end of shoppers being surprised by $8 heads of cauliflower. Continue reading
Real Canadian Superstore opening a testament to growth in Regina: Mayor Fougere
By Christa Dao Digital Journalist
After a year in the works, the Real Canadian Superstore (RCSS) on south Albert opened its doors to more than 200 eager shoppers. Continue reading
Suspicious fire destroys only grocery store in Brochet, Man.
Thompson RCMP are investigating a suspicious fire that destroyed the only grocery store in the community of Brochet, Man., Sunday morning. Continue reading