Loblaw closing second of three ultra-discount No Name storesShoppers complained of limited selection of packaged bakery items, produce and pantry staples, lack of refrigerated foods. Retail media takes centre stageHow c-store operators can tap into the booming retail media landscape to enhance customer engagement and drive sales. Empire, Lactalis Canada become first to officially sign on to grocery code of conduct Grocery code is intended to promote fair dealings between grocers and their suppliers. 2025 Star Women in Convenience winner: Chantal Charlebois SHINING STAR What’s trending in protein snacks Protein-based snacks are growing more popular with health-conscious Canadians. Grocery code of conduct board hires former Fertilizer Canada CEO as adjudicator Karen Proud will officially begin the role on March 17, with the code intended to be operational by June. Private-label food got more popular thanks to inflation — but now it's here to stay Studies show many shoppers no longer see store brands as lower quality than name brands. CSNC EXCLUSIVE: Beverage alcohol Q&A with Gabriel Moreau, VP, NielsenIQ What is the data telling us about category trends, the convenience space and the most popular sub-category in beer, wine, cider and RTD? CSNC EXCLUSIVE: Independent operators share plans for beverage alcohol sales Three c-store operators talk about product assortment, as well as the opportunities and challenges of investing in a new category. Grocery code of conduct could encourage investment, innovation: advocates The code is set to be officially in place next June, with the creation of an office to oversee it underway. 1 2 3 4 5 Next Last
