grocers’ (old piece)
December 16, 2024 at 4:50 PM
grocers’ (old piece)
So disappointed in what I am seeing in the Vancouver area grocers. The Independent Grocers, from the Loblaws’ family, seems to be carrying less and less Canadian products like French’s ketchup. Almost all American or PC products which we have no idea of ingredient origin. We need better laws!
September 5, 2026 at 7:50 PM
So disappointed in what I am seeing in the Vancouver area grocers. The Independent Grocers, from the Loblaws’ family, seems to be carrying less and less Canadian products like French’s ketchup. Almost all American or PC products which we have no idea of ingredient origin. We need better laws!
CBC investigation uncovers grocers overcharging customers by selling underweighted meat
Problem of grocers misweighing meat going on for years, says former food inspector
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Problem of grocers misweighing meat going on for years, says former food inspector
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CBC investigation uncovers grocers overcharging customers by selling underweighted meat | CBC News
The problem of grocers selling underweighted meat and overcharging customers is prevalent and ongoing, a CBC News investigation has found.
www.cbc.ca
January 9, 2025 at 1:30 PM
CBC investigation uncovers grocers overcharging customers by selling underweighted meat
Problem of grocers misweighing meat going on for years, says former food inspector
www.cbc.ca/news/busines...
Problem of grocers misweighing meat going on for years, says former food inspector
www.cbc.ca/news/busines...
Grocers stocking up on Canadian, international suppliers as shoppers avoid American #BuyCanadian #BuyLocal #Canada #cdnpoli /1
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Grocers stocking up on Canadian, international suppliers as shoppers avoid American
Canadian grocers, large and small, are seeking alternatives to U.S. products ahead of a potential trade war, while highlighting homegrown products already available on their shelves.
www.ctvnews.ca
February 20, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Grocers stocking up on Canadian, international suppliers as shoppers avoid American #BuyCanadian #BuyLocal #Canada #cdnpoli /1
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Kroger is allegedly overcharging consumers by listing expired sales prices on shelves and charging full price at checkout.
And thanks to decades of consolidation, Kroger stores are now the only grocers in some rural areas.
Minimal competition means maximized price gouging.
And thanks to decades of consolidation, Kroger stores are now the only grocers in some rural areas.
Minimal competition means maximized price gouging.
May 16, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Kroger is allegedly overcharging consumers by listing expired sales prices on shelves and charging full price at checkout.
And thanks to decades of consolidation, Kroger stores are now the only grocers in some rural areas.
Minimal competition means maximized price gouging.
And thanks to decades of consolidation, Kroger stores are now the only grocers in some rural areas.
Minimal competition means maximized price gouging.
Because these international grocers need your support now more than ever, especially during these times, here’s a guide to the international grocers of the Twin Cities that I wrote for @racketmn.com: racketmn.com/guide-intern...
A Guide to the International Grocers of the Twin Cities - Racket
The Twin Cities is home to over 40 international grocers, and they deserve your dollars, too.
racketmn.com
January 18, 2026 at 3:49 PM
Because these international grocers need your support now more than ever, especially during these times, here’s a guide to the international grocers of the Twin Cities that I wrote for @racketmn.com: racketmn.com/guide-intern...
Grocers stock up on Canadian suppliers as shoppers avoid buying American #CanadaSky financialpost.com/news/retail-...
Grocers stock up on Canadian suppliers as shoppers avoid buying American
Canadian grocers are seeking alternatives to products from the United States ahead of a potential trade war. Read here for more
financialpost.com
February 21, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Grocers stock up on Canadian suppliers as shoppers avoid buying American #CanadaSky financialpost.com/news/retail-...
Neighborhood grocers used to provide grocery on credit for customers they knew to be reliable but we imagined we moved past that kind of precarity after like the 60s.
People are financing groceries.
People are financing groceries.
People are financing groceries.
People are financing groceries.
People are financing groceries.
PEOPLE ARE FINANCING GROCERIES!!!
People are financing groceries.
People are financing groceries.
People are financing groceries.
People are financing groceries.
PEOPLE ARE FINANCING GROCERIES!!!
September 22, 2026 at 11:54 PM
Neighborhood grocers used to provide grocery on credit for customers they knew to be reliable but we imagined we moved past that kind of precarity after like the 60s.
Unifor urges major grocers to make Canadian products more identifiable
February 6, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Unifor urges major grocers to make Canadian products more identifiable
With certain chain grocers owned by conglomerates doing rollbacks of DEI initiatives, now is as good a time as any to remind you of the many international grocers we have in the Twin Cities that I keyed up for @racketmn.bsky.social: racketmn.com/guide-intern...
A Guide to the International Grocers of the Twin Cities - Racket
The Twin Cities is home to over 40 international grocers, and they deserve your dollars, too.
racketmn.com
January 25, 2025 at 5:58 PM
With certain chain grocers owned by conglomerates doing rollbacks of DEI initiatives, now is as good a time as any to remind you of the many international grocers we have in the Twin Cities that I keyed up for @racketmn.bsky.social: racketmn.com/guide-intern...
Grocers stocking up on Canadian, international suppliers as shoppers avoid American
Grocers stocking up on Canadian, international suppliers as shoppers avoid American
Canadian grocers, large and small, are seeking alternatives to U.S. products ahead of a potential trade war, while highlighting homegrown products already available on their shelves.
www.ctvnews.ca
February 20, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Grocers stocking up on Canadian, international suppliers as shoppers avoid American
SNAP has an outstanding ROI: every dollar we invest in SNAP generates $1.54 in economic activity. With SNAP cuts, people can’t continue to support these local grocers, so local businesses suffer. Everyone loses.
this is an actual problem
August 7, 2026 at 2:58 AM
SNAP has an outstanding ROI: every dollar we invest in SNAP generates $1.54 in economic activity. With SNAP cuts, people can’t continue to support these local grocers, so local businesses suffer. Everyone loses.
This tiny N.S. community was frustrated with big-box grocers. So they opened their own store
Fiddlehead Market Co-op opened in Bear River — population 1,000 — in July #BearRiver #NovaScotia
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Fiddlehead Market Co-op opened in Bear River — population 1,000 — in July #BearRiver #NovaScotia
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This tiny N.S. community was frustrated with big-box grocers. So they opened their own store | CBC News
Fiddlehead Market Co-op opened in Bear River, N.S. — population 1,000 — in July. Members say the prices, the quality of the produce and the convenience are a breath of fresh air.
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September 28, 2026 at 10:24 AM
This tiny N.S. community was frustrated with big-box grocers. So they opened their own store
Fiddlehead Market Co-op opened in Bear River — population 1,000 — in July #BearRiver #NovaScotia
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Fiddlehead Market Co-op opened in Bear River — population 1,000 — in July #BearRiver #NovaScotia
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We're investing in our local grocers that serve as the backbone of our state.
With the second round of funding for equipment upgrades under the Illinois Grocery Initiative, we're ensuring our grocers have what they need to provide access to those who need it most.
With the second round of funding for equipment upgrades under the Illinois Grocery Initiative, we're ensuring our grocers have what they need to provide access to those who need it most.
Eligible local grocers can now apply for funding to receive energy-efficient equipment upgrades through the Illinois Grocery Initiative’s Equipment Upgrades Program.
Learn more: bit.ly/4akM0cO
Learn more: bit.ly/4akM0cO
January 25, 2025 at 8:12 PM
We're investing in our local grocers that serve as the backbone of our state.
With the second round of funding for equipment upgrades under the Illinois Grocery Initiative, we're ensuring our grocers have what they need to provide access to those who need it most.
With the second round of funding for equipment upgrades under the Illinois Grocery Initiative, we're ensuring our grocers have what they need to provide access to those who need it most.
I'm leading a coalition urging the Senate to reverse the cruel changes to SNAP benefits and restore the food assistance that Americans count on.
SNAP helps millions put food on the table and supports the farmers and grocers that feed our communities.
SNAP helps millions put food on the table and supports the farmers and grocers that feed our communities.
June 12, 2026 at 5:31 PM
I'm leading a coalition urging the Senate to reverse the cruel changes to SNAP benefits and restore the food assistance that Americans count on.
SNAP helps millions put food on the table and supports the farmers and grocers that feed our communities.
SNAP helps millions put food on the table and supports the farmers and grocers that feed our communities.
Private equity curse
UK grocers Asda and Morrisons crushed by debt anvil.
Asset-stripping to pay for debt and PE profits.
Staff cuts, low investment, market share struggles.
PE has devoured high street, care homes, vets, healthcare.
Govts subsidize PE by giving tax relief on interest payments.
UK grocers Asda and Morrisons crushed by debt anvil.
Asset-stripping to pay for debt and PE profits.
Staff cuts, low investment, market share struggles.
PE has devoured high street, care homes, vets, healthcare.
Govts subsidize PE by giving tax relief on interest payments.
ALEX BRUMMER: Buyout grocers crushed by debt anvil
Private equity deals left both grocers weighed down with a monstrous amount of debt and unable to compete with rivals.
www.thisismoney.co.uk
August 18, 2025 at 7:05 AM
Private equity curse
UK grocers Asda and Morrisons crushed by debt anvil.
Asset-stripping to pay for debt and PE profits.
Staff cuts, low investment, market share struggles.
PE has devoured high street, care homes, vets, healthcare.
Govts subsidize PE by giving tax relief on interest payments.
UK grocers Asda and Morrisons crushed by debt anvil.
Asset-stripping to pay for debt and PE profits.
Staff cuts, low investment, market share struggles.
PE has devoured high street, care homes, vets, healthcare.
Govts subsidize PE by giving tax relief on interest payments.
IMO there should be fines.
We need our governments etc to put the hammer down.
And not just for grocers who lie.
www.cbc.ca/news/busines...
We need our governments etc to put the hammer down.
And not just for grocers who lie.
www.cbc.ca/news/busines...
No fines for big grocers that promoted imported food as Canadian | CBC News
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has identified 12 complaint-driven cases where grocers engaged in "maple washing," a practice where companies use Canadian branding to promote imported food product...
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September 1, 2025 at 4:30 PM
IMO there should be fines.
We need our governments etc to put the hammer down.
And not just for grocers who lie.
www.cbc.ca/news/busines...
We need our governments etc to put the hammer down.
And not just for grocers who lie.
www.cbc.ca/news/busines...
Canada grocers have monopoly
With inflation coming way down, there is no reason for grocery prices to stay higher than the inflation rate -- but the Big grocers will continue to price gouge everyone #Greedflation #Canada
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‘The prices are pretty high’: Maritime shoppers, store owners cope with cost of food
Maritime shoppers and store owners are doing what they can to cope with high cost of food.
www.ctvnews.ca
May 23, 2025 at 11:55 AM
Canada grocers have monopoly
New York City grocers say sales at their stores dropped by as much as 25% last week because of delayed food assistance benefits due to the federal government shutdown.
NYC grocers say sales dropped this month with shutdown-caused delay in food assistance
Some grocers say sales dropped 25%.
gothamist.com
November 14, 2025 at 4:22 PM
New York City grocers say sales at their stores dropped by as much as 25% last week because of delayed food assistance benefits due to the federal government shutdown.
A growing consumer push to buy Canadian and boycott U.S. products is reshaping supermarket shelves in Canada, forcing grocers to improve country-of-origin labeling and secure new sources of supply.
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Canadian boycott of US products pushes grocers to adapt, explore new supply sources
A growing consumer push to buy Canadian and boycott U.S. products is reshaping supermarket shelves in Canada, forcing grocers to improve country-of-origin labeling and secure new sources of supply.
www.reuters.com
September 12, 2026 at 7:54 PM
A growing consumer push to buy Canadian and boycott U.S. products is reshaping supermarket shelves in Canada, forcing grocers to improve country-of-origin labeling and secure new sources of supply.
www.reuters.com/business/ret...
www.reuters.com/business/ret...
Independent grocers federation not happy with farmers’ call for cap on profits
Food fight: independent grocers criticize farmer's union
The Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers says it’s disappointed that Canada’s major farmers lobby is calling for a cap on profits for large grocery chains.
www.ctvnews.ca
November 26, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Independent grocers federation not happy with farmers’ call for cap on profits
In a N.C. Town With Almost No Grocers, One Farmer Is Expanding Local Food Access
On land once targeted for toxic dumping, a Black family is fighting environmental racism and teaching residents how to feed themselves.
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On land once targeted for toxic dumping, a Black family is fighting environmental racism and teaching residents how to feed themselves.
capitalbnews.org/north-caroli... | @capitalb.bsky.social
In a N.C. Town With Almost No Grocers, One Farmer Is Expanding Local Food Access
On land once targeted for toxic dumping, a Black family is fighting environmental racism and teaching residents how to feed themselves.
capitalbnews.org
December 14, 2025 at 10:02 PM
In a N.C. Town With Almost No Grocers, One Farmer Is Expanding Local Food Access
On land once targeted for toxic dumping, a Black family is fighting environmental racism and teaching residents how to feed themselves.
capitalbnews.org/north-caroli... | @capitalb.bsky.social
On land once targeted for toxic dumping, a Black family is fighting environmental racism and teaching residents how to feed themselves.
capitalbnews.org/north-caroli... | @capitalb.bsky.social
New voluntary code of conduct ensures Canada’s grocers are finally answerable to Canada’s grocers
New voluntary code of conduct ensures Canada's grocers are finally answerable to Canada's grocers
"We trust corporations to decide for themselves which rules they have to follow."
www.thebeaverton.com
July 20, 2024 at 7:44 PM
New voluntary code of conduct ensures Canada’s grocers are finally answerable to Canada’s grocers