Empire reports EPS of $0.94 in the fourth quarter The parent company of Needs reported a 22.5% surge in fourth-quarter net earnings to $212 million, capping off its fiscal year ending May 2, 2026. Small grocers embrace Ottawa's national food security strategyMore food hubs and terminals could remove middlemen, making prices more competitive while improving quality for small grocers and convenience stores. Needs' owner, Empire to remove some buy Canadian signage Empire Co. is starting to remove some signage meant to highlight Canadian products from its store shelves. Needs Convenience's parent company reports loss Empire Co. Ltd. reported a loss of $385 million, stating the operational changes are expected to deliver about $95 million in annual operating income. Farm Boy announces participation in Feed The Dream campaign Farm Boy also launches $20,000 grant program to support Ontario's youth. Grocery industry's new code of conduct takes full effect on Jan. 1 Code is intended to promote fair dealings between grocers and their suppliers, including the application of penalties and fees. Empire Co. reports strong second quarter earnings for fiscal 2026 Operator of the Sobeys grocery chain will continue to focus on store renewal and expansion, and personalization of Scene + loyalty program. Metro officially signs on to grocery industry code of conduct Sobeys parent company Empire Co. Ltd. was first retailer to officially sign on to the code of conduct. How c-stores can profit from today’s fast-growing chocolate trends Premium and purpose-driven chocolate products are helping Canadian consumers indulge their chocolate sweet tooths. Discount stores still the (no) name of the game for Loblaw in Q3 Canadians are returning to U.S. goods as tariffs start to wane. 1 2 3 4 5 Next Last
