Metro says labour shortages, inflation impacting Canada's grocery industry Company says food sales are expected to remain relatively stable as restaurant closures and work-from-home advisories persist. Metro reports dip in sales as consumers return to restaurants, higher food inflationFood basket inflation was about 2%; double the 1% recorded in the previous quarter. CPGs, retailers and restaurants launch producer responsibility organization New organization will help companies comply with new blue box recycling rules in Ontario. Food industry groups come together to develop 'breakthrough' code of practice Move does not include the convenience industry. Metro pushes ahead with tech upgrades despite pandemic In February, Metro started ramping up operations in its new semi-automated produce distribution centre in Toronto. 'I wish I could get the vaccine tomorrow': Front-line retail workers struggle with anxiety Despite being deemed essential and continuing to go into work as stay-at-home orders are renewed, most have yet to receive a vaccine. 'The right thing to do:' Sobeys reinstates lockdown bonus for front-line workers During the first wave of the pandemic last spring, many front-line retail workers received so-called hero pay. Empire, industry group propose grocery code to address 'unfair practices' in market The code was panned by the Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers for its failure to mention small, independent grocery operators. P.E.I. lozenge plant lays off 30 workers after weak cold and cough season A lozenge plant in Prince Edward Island has laid off 30 workers, citing an "almost non-existent'' cold and cough season amid COVID-19 restrictions. Dollarama workers call for resumption of pay raise amid the pandemic Dollarama workers in Montreal are demanding higher wages and better working conditions after the retailer ended its temporary coronavirus pay boost earlier this month. First Previous 2 3 4 Next Last
