Consumer spending showing signs of returning to normal, Empire saysCustomers continue to favour Canadian-made products months after the buy local movement took off in response to the trade dispute waged by the U.S. Buy Canadian shopping trend starting to lose some steam: Metro CEOTariffs from the U.S. and Canada's own counter-tariffs have continued to lead some food producers to request price increases from grocers. Grocery and drugstore retailer Metro reports $323M Q3 profit, up from $296M Cash-strapped consumers focusing more on value in everyday household purchases. DoorDash announces partnership with Metro Partnership brings Metro, Food Basics, and Super C stores to DoorDash Marketplace. Café William unveils new line of ground coffees New coffee line to first appear in Quebec Metro grocery stores. Unilever Canada’s Gary Wade to receive 2025 Canadian Grand Prix Lifetime Achievement Award Award given in recognition of exceptional leadership and lifelong contributions to Canadian consumer-packaged goods and retail industries. Grocer Metro sees sales of Canadian products grow as Q2 profits rise Customers have been looking to shop more patriotically amid a trade war with the U.S. Loblaw, George Weston settle bread price-fixing class-action lawsuits The class-action lawsuits allege the defendants conspired to fix the price of packaged bread in Canada. Metro Inc. appoints Nicolas Amyot as chief financial officer Amyot succeeds François Thibault who announced his retirement last year. Grocers stocking up on Canadian, international suppliers as shoppers avoid American In the produce aisle, where Canada is particularly reliant on U.S. imports, suppliers are already diversifying. First Previous 1 2 3 Next Last
