Grocery code of conduct board hires former Fertilizer Canada CEO as adjudicatorKaren Proud will officially begin the role on March 17, with the code intended to be operational by June. How changing demographics and tastes are shaping Canada's grocery storesChanging customer tastes are apparent in conventional stores too, where the so-called international aisle isn’t always enough to meet demand anymore. 2025 Industry Outlook Leaders from across Canada weigh in on the issues, trends and opportunities shaping their businesses, convenience, forecourt and car wash. Grocery and drugstore retailer Metro reports $219.9M fourth-quarter profit Food same-store sales were up 2.2% in the fourth quarter, with online food sales up 27.6%. Metro completes nearly $1billion supply chain transformation Improvements will allow Metro to be more competitive and improve customer service. Metro to launch Moi Rewards in Ontario and expand partnership with RBC and Avion Rewards Ontario customers of Metro and Food Basics grocery and pharmacy banners will save on everyday essentials. 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. Metro reports third quarter results for 2024 Transition to the new automated Terrebonne distribution centre completed. Final hurdle clears for grocery code of conduct as Walmart, Costco sign on The voluntary code is meant to level the playing field for suppliers and smaller retailers. First Previous 1 2 3
