Empire Co. reports strong second quarter earnings for fiscal 2026Operator 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 conductSobeys parent company Empire Co. Ltd. was first retailer to officially sign on to the code of conduct. Pierre St-Laurent appointed president and CEO of Empire Company Appointment follows the company's announcement earlier this year of Michael Medline's intention to retire from Empire. Scene+ launches Scene+ Points Days Registered Scotiabank cardholders can earn up to 7x the points from Nov 7-9. ‘We’ve been loud about this for a year:’ Ontario grocery stores still waiting for movement on deposit-return rules Handling empties has become a costly, complex task for some of the province's grocery stores. Smarter supply chains, stronger partnerships Distributors are embracing tech innovations—from real-time inventory tracking to automated ordering systems—to deliver better service and build stronger relationships with convenience retailers. Consumer spending showing signs of returning to normal, Empire says Customers 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. 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: Isabelle Asselin-Martineau SHINING STAR Empire Co. reports Q4 profit and continued e-commerce expansion Sobeys and Safeway parent will continue to add data capabilities to understand customer trends. 1 2 3 4 5 Next Last