Sobeys
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Sobeys parent company sees Q4 profit grow as food inflation nears 10% in CanadaEmpire Company Ltd. said it's focusing on negotiating down prices with its suppliers to keep groceries affordable for Canadians as food inflation soars.MoneyJun 22
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Grocery chain Empire joins ownership group behind Scene+ loyalty programThe addition will allow Scene+ members to earn and redeem points at supermarkets, including Sobeys, Safeway and Foodland.ConsumerJun 7
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Jagmeet Singh says grocery chains are ‘profiteering’ amid inflation. Is it true?The NDP leader accused corporate grocers of "gouging" Canadians with marked-up food prices while still reporting higher profits compared to pre-pandemic levels.PoliticsMay 11
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Strike at Sobeys warehouse in Quebec ends after workers ratify new dealThe company says it looks forward to welcoming back employees and resuming operations at its Terrebonne distribution centre, which supplies its Quebec network of stores.EconomyMay 10
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Grocery company Empire reports third quarter sales and profit up from year agoThe company, which owns Sobeys, says the acquisition of Longo's, higher fuel sales and food inflation helped drive profits in the last quarter.MoneyMar 10
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Workers at Sobeys distribution centre in Quebec go on strike after negotiations break downThe strike comes at a time when supply chain issues have already left grocery store shelves in Canada less stocked than usual.CanadaFeb 9
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Meat and cheese top stolen items as experts warn grocery theft on the riseShoplifting appears to be on the rise at grocery stores in Canada as a growing number of supermarkets report an increase in thefts of food and pharmacy products.CanadaFeb 8
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Another rare orange lobster found in an Ontario grocery store heading to Toronto aquarium"The team learned that it is in fact a rare lobster and we’ve worked with Ripley’s Aquarium in Toronto to transport the lobster to the aquarium to its new permanent home."CanadaOct 7, 2021
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Some deli products containing broccoli recalled over Listeria concernsThe Canadian Food Inspection Agency says people who have any of the products should either return them to the store where they were purchased, or throw them out.HealthAug 14, 2021
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Sobeys’ parent paid workers $9M in COVID-19 lockdown bonuses in latest quarterEmpire, the parent of Sobeys and Safeway, reported a dip in sales and profits in its latest quarter.CanadaJun 23, 2021
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