We recently visited Toronto to see how the city showcases global leadership with prepared foods and food-to-go within grocery stores. We highlight the key learnings as retailers have made a strategic choice to invest in this area and redefine excellence. Global leadership Here’s our pick of the stores and banners to visit in the city, highlighting some of the strengths of their foodservice ...

We review Loblaw’s Q1 results and the actions it’s taking as Canadian shoppers gravitate to value solutions. Q1 key numbers Total revenue increase 6.0% to $12,995m, with retail segment sales up 5.7% to $12,735m Food retail same-stores sales increased by 3.1%, including a negative impact of 1.1% related to the timing of New Year’s Day Drug retail same-store sales increased by 7.4%, ...

Loblaw has appointed Mr. Per Bank as president and chief executive officer, joining the company by Q1 2024. He takes over from Galen Weston, who will remain as chair of the board of directors and CEO of Loblaw’s parent company, George Weston Limited. In this role he will focus on vision setting, strategy and capital allocation.  Experienced retail leader Mr. Bank is a 30-year career retaile...