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DARK SECRETS: Loblaws - The Real Truth

Canada’s new Grocery Code of Conduct is here, but don’t expect any instant price drops

Canada’s Grocery Code of Conduct came into full effect as of Jan. 1, 2026. Governed by an independent organization, the code sets out guidelines for dealings between retailers and suppliers.

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50 Dirty Secrets That Only People Working In A Specific Industry Know

50 Dirty Secrets That Only People Working In A Specific Industry Know

These firsthand accounts reveal what really goes on once customers aren’t looking. Whether it’s inefficiencies, unwritten rules, or clever workarounds, each story adds a piece to the puzzle, proving that every industry has its own secrets hiding just beneath the surface.

38 Times Companies Faced Such Backlash From Customers It Became Historic

38 Times Companies Faced Such Backlash From Customers It Became Historic

Just a few words can trigger a PR nightmare. The post 38 Times Companies Faced Such Backlash From Customers It Became Historic first appeared on Bored Panda.

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The Existential Dread of Shopping for Groceries

I have lost all sense of what food should cost

The Scourge of Self-Checkout

The technology promised to make shopping easier. It has done the opposite

Loblaw Has Become an Everything Company

The grocery chain is now involved in pharmacare, financial services, and real estate—with no signs of slowing down

Increasing monopoly power poses a threat to Canada's post-pandemic economic recovery

Canada is currently grappling with a significant economic issue: market concentration. A select few corporations dominate key sectors, leading to reduced competition, rising prices and limited purchase options for consumers.

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Will Groceries Ever Be Affordable?

Will Groceries Ever Be Affordable?

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

Food professor earning $221,000 in inflation debate after he slams grocery shoplifters

Food professor earning $221,000 in inflation debate after he slams grocery shoplifters

Some Twitter users openly admitted to stealing food from retailers.

The fur trade shows us that Canada has a long history of unethical business practices

The fur trade shows us that Canada has a long history of unethical business practices

With rising prices caused by inflation, Canadians are struggling to afford the basic costs of living. According to a recent Angus Reid Institute study, nearly 60 per cent of Canadians are struggling to provide food for their families. Meanwhile, profits are surging for grocery retailers, raising concerns about monopolies.

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Food giants reap enormous profits during times of crisis

Food giants reap enormous profits during times of crisis

A recent report by Oxfam International has found that 62 new “food billionaires” were created during the pandemic. The report, released ahead of this year’s World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, highlights the record profits made by industry titans.

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The delicate balance between grocery store profit and food security

The delicate balance between grocery store profit and food security

Food prices in Canada continue to soar in the face of labour shortages, the rising cost of goods and supply chain disruptions. Statistics Canada recently reported that the food inflation rate in the country has reached 7.4 per cent and that it will most likely rise again in the coming…

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