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Skip has sealed a partnership with Loblaw Companies, adding the retailer’s 13 banners—including No Frills, Real Canadian Superstore and Maxi—to its on‑demand grocery network. The deal extends Skip’s service to every Canadian postal code, allowing customers to order from a broader selection of stores at any price point. Executives highlighted the collaboration as a way to “redefine convenience” for Canadian shoppers. The alliance comes as grocery delivery momentum accelerates across the country.
Canadian roaster Kicking Horse Coffee marks its 30‑year anniversary with a new brand platform titled “Here’s to the Hellbent.” The campaign, developed with agencies OneMethod and Super Proper, rolls out a 60‑second television spot supported by social, out‑of‑home, connected TV,...
Cadbury has launched the “Make Every Bite Count” campaign in partnership with the NHLPA, pledging a total of $200,000 to Food Banks Canada. Up to $100,000 will come from a portion of Cadbury product sales through May 18, while the company...
Canada’s Health Canada launched mandatory front‑of‑package (FOP) nutrition warning labels on Jan. 1. Early data shows 56% of shoppers are aware of the symbols, while 57% say the warnings would affect their buying choices. Price remains the dominant purchase driver for...
Canada’s Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has issued recalls for several food items due to possible listeria contamination. The recall includes Co‑Op creamy garlic and spinach salads sold in western provinces, multiple national cheese products such as Bothwell three‑cheese blend, Goldstream...
Loblaw Companies’ discount banner No Frills will launch a 23,413‑square‑foot store at 1375 McPhillips Street in Winnipeg. The outlet anchors the Moore Centre, a new retail development owned by real‑estate firm Shindico. The centre will also host Dollar Tree and Sabzi...
Canadian grocery retailers have shifted toward discount formats over the past three years as high food inflation drove shoppers to seek lower prices. Discount chains now number about 1,200, up from 1,000 in 2019, while conventional supermarkets have fallen to...
Ferrero Rocher is launching its chocolate squares in Canada with a national campaign that includes an immersive pop‑up at The Grand Bridge in Toronto’s The Well from April 10‑12. The brand previously conducted a sampling activation at the Union subway station kiosk...
Ontario’s Alcohol and Gaming Commission has raised the annual rebate for eligible small grocery stores to $2,750, slashing the net cost of a beverage‑alcohol licence to $500 per year through 2030. The rebate applies to grocers with less than $1 billion...
