Metro CEO says little movement on labour talks as Quebec strike enters fifth monthAn ongoing strike at Metro Inc.'s produce distribution centre in Quebec is denting the company's bottom line as the work stoppage enters its fifth month. Grocery and drugstore retailer Metro reports Q3 profit down from year agoSales for the quarter totalled $6.97 billion, up from $6.87 billion a year earlier. Metro sells bakery production facility to FGF Grocery giant Metro Inc. is selling a major bakery production facility to industrial baker FGF. Electrolit official hydration partner of Tennis Canada and the National Bank Open Electrolit announced a multiyear partnership with Tennis Canada, becoming the official hydration partner of Tennis Canada and the National Bank Open presented by Rogers. Small grocers embrace Ottawa's national food security strategy More food hubs and terminals could remove middlemen, making prices more competitive while improving quality for small grocers and convenience stores. Montreal businesses feel effect of Canadiens playoff run on customer traffic Sporting events increase foot traffic and potential basket size for both large and independent c-stores. Metro Inc. reports Q2 profit up from year ago The increase came as food same-store sales rose 1.8 per cent for the quarter. 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. 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. 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. 1 2 3 4 Next Last
