Ontario grocery stores

• Grocery work shifting amid increasing automation and online sales, Ontario report finds

  A sweeping new report on the state of Ontario's grocery industry paints a picture of a sector where jobs are rapidly changing as retailers dive deeper into e-commerce, automation.

  Consumer

  May 26
• Sobeys’ parent buys 51% stake in Longo’s for $357 million

  Empire Company Ltd. has signed a deal to buy a majority stake in specialty grocery store chain Longo's and its Grocery Gateway e-commerce business for $357 million.

  Canada

  Mar 16
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• Coronavirus: Longo’s customers must wear masks starting May 4

  Longo's says customers wanting to shop at its grocery stores are required to wear masks starting May 4 due to the coronavirus pandemic.

  Consumer

  May 4, 2020
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• Ontario government approves 87 more grocery stores to sell beer and cider

  Of the 87 stores, 11 are independently owned and 76 are owned by large grocers.

  Canada

  Feb 2, 2018
• Ontario to sell beer, cider in 80 more grocery stores this summer

  Eighty more grocery stores in Ontario will be allowed to sell beer and cider this summer.

  Consumer

  Feb 6, 2017
• Wine now available for purchase at select Ontario grocery stores

  Consumers can now purchase wine at select grocery stores across Ontario today.

  Canada

  Oct 28, 2016