Loblaw, Sobeys, and Metro are all changing the way we shop

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The grocery business in Canada is changing quietly but profoundly. While public debates focus on food prices, carbon footprints, and “greedflation,” the country’s three dominant food retailers — Loblaw, Sobeys, and Metro — are re-engineering how Canadians access and experience food. Each is pursuing a distinct strategy, shaped by technology, real estate, and consumer behaviour, that will define the next decade of retail.

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Loblaw remains a strong player, not only in size but in its ambition to integrate every element of the consumer experience — from data to distribution. Its transformation has accelerated since 2023. Through Shoppers Drug Mart, the company has effectively created a new format in Canadian retail: the health-focused micro-supermarket. Fresh milk, produce, and ready-to-eat meals now occupy space once reserved for cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. It’s a logical response to modern habits: Canadians are shopping more frequently and in smaller quantities, often close to home or........

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