THE TRUTH ABOUT: Loblaw - Caught on Camera

EQB Q2 Earnings Call Highlights

EQB (TSE:EQB) executives said the bank is approaching a major strategic turning point as it prepares to close its acquisition of PC Financial on July 1, while second-quarter earnings reflected higher credit provisions and a softer macroeconomic backdrop. On the company’s fiscal second-quarter earni

MarketBeat · May 28

Loblaw confirms data breach - Canadian retail giant says 'basic customer information' affected

Hackers access "non-critical part of the IT network" at Loblaw, and stole names, emails, and phone numbers.

TechRadar · Mar 13

Trump’s tariffs could push grocery prices even higher, but there are steps Canada could take to protect consumers

The first months of Donald Trump’s presidency have been defined by a single word: tariffs. He has framed tariffs as a panacea to the woes of the American economy, promising they will restore the country’s manufacturing sector and reduce the national deficit.

The Conversation · Mar 30, 2025

PepsiCo and a French supermarket giant are arguing over who dumped who first in 'shrinkflation' tussle

Both PepsiCo and Carrefour are now taking credit for removing PepsiCo products from the supermarket's shelves.

Fortune · Jan 9, 2024

Show me the money: Canada Bread penalty raises questions about criminal fines

Canada Bread Company agreed to pay a $50 million fine on June 21 after pleading guilty to fixing the price of bread sold in grocery stores.

The Conversation · Aug 10, 2023

Chief of top Canadian grocery chain gets $1.2m raise amid criticism over prices

Raise brings Galen Weston of Loblaw Companies’ pay to $11.79m last year amid outcry for raising prices during record inflation

The Guardian - US · Apr 5, 2023

Will Groceries Ever Be Affordable?

Food insecurity expert Sylvain Charlebois explains why flawed business regulations are making food unaffordable

The Walrus · Mar 30, 2023

Zellers Is Back. Is Nostalgia to Blame?

Companies have tapped into a longing for the past as a powerful marketing tool. Are Canadians buying in?

The Walrus · Feb 24, 2023

Loblaw’s PR response to consumer criticism shows it prioritizes profit over people

Loblaw Companies made headlines in October 2022 for freezing the prices on one of its in-store brands in the face of record food inflation. When the promotion finally ended on Jan. 31, consumers responded negatively to the announcement.

The Conversation · Feb 22, 2023

Rising Food Prices: Could a Grocer Code of Conduct Help?

The clock is ticking as retailers and suppliers hammer out new guidelines to boost transparency

The Walrus · Nov 25, 2022