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Canada’s Weston family buys Boots for $8.9bn

Former Selfridges owners buy UK high street institution from long-term backer Stefano Pessina

The Guardian - UK · Oct 7

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.

The Conversation · Jan 26

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.

Bored Panda · Jan 2

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.

The Conversation · Jul 16, 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

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

Some Twitter users openly admitted to stealing food from retailers.

Fortune · Jan 16, 2023

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.

The Conversation · Dec 7, 2022

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.

The Conversation · Jun 13, 2022

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…

The Conversation · Apr 5, 2022