Dollarama keeping an eye on competitors as Loblaw launches new ultra-discount chainDollarama's food merchandise has expanded and sold at prices on par or below supermarkets. Younger Canadians missing payments on credit products: EquifaxEquifax says one in every 17 Canadians aged 26-35 missed a credit payment. Nearly 70% of small businesses have been disrupted due to construction: CFIB Construction-related disruptions lasted for 508 days on average, the report said Canada’s inflation rate fell to 2.5% in July, lowest since March 2021 Grocery prices are now rising at a much more modest pace. Coca-Cola delivers stronger-than-expected second quarter Results spurred by Coca-Cola Zero Sugar, which saw a 20% jump in global volume sales. Retail sales down 0.8% in May led by decreases at food and beverage retailers Weighed down by decreases at alcoholic beverage retailers. Inflation falls to 2.7% in June, driven by slower growth in gas prices: StatCan Food prices rose 2.1% year-over-year in June. Food inflation ticks higher in May for first time in nearly a year Rising food prices are affecting the way Canadians dine out, as people seek value. StatCan updates CPI basket to increase food weighting in inflation calculation Canadians spending more on groceries and dining out. Bank of Canada cuts key interest rate for first time in more than four years Canada’s annual inflation rate has shown steady decline in recent months. Canada’s economy grew modestly in the first quarter of this year Statistics Canada says economy grew at 1.7%, powered by a modest increase in household spending. Canada’s inflation rate falls to 2.7% in April as price growth slows across economy Slowdown was led by food prices, services and durable goods. First Previous 3 4 5 6 7 Next Last