Middle East conflict could drive up costs across Canada's supply chains: expertsRising oil prices can lead to higher freight rates, increased fuel costs and higher food prices. Energy prices surge as tanker disruptions, facility shutdowns, rattle global supplyUncertainty continues around how the attacks on Iran and Middle East instability will affect the economy. EcoTank expanding Ontario production of bulk washer fluid dispensers Investment of $1.67 million will fund construction of a new manufacturing facility in Dufferin County, northwest of Toronto. Loblaw partners with Google to allow customers to shop through AI Mode and Gemini Retailer sees agentic AI shopping—where AI assists people in researching, comparing and buying products—as a natural evolution of how customers want to shop. Couche-Tard to focus on core platforms while pursuing targeted investments After ending bid to buy 7-Eleven parent last year, 2026 strategy aims to fully use the power of its scale and network for growth. Metro CEO says consumers still shopping at discount banners amid high food prices The grocer has responded to the slowing economy and higher food prices by growing its discount footprint in Quebec and Ontario.
