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Published on Aug 21, 2026

FreshCo opens first stores in Atlantic Canada

Exterior of FreshCo's Bedford location. Photography via Facebook/Bedford Place Mall FreshCo is officially in Atlantic Canada. The Empire Company discount grocer opened two stores in Halifax on Thursday (Aug. 20). Located in Lower Sackville (157 …

Source: Canadian Grocer - Pending
Published on Aug 14, 2026

PHOTOS: FreshCo opens two locations in Calgary

Exterior of FreshCo's Thorncliffe location. Photography courtesy Sobeys FreshCo opened two new locations in Calgary on Thursday (Aug. 13). The banner’s Northgate and Thorncliffe stores are part of Sobey’s broader strategy to grow its discount network …

Source: Canadian Grocer - Pending
Published on Aug 14, 2026

Youth sought after allegedly using bear spray in Langford FreshCo

West Shore RCMP are looking to identify a youth who is alleged to have used bear spray in the FreshCo in Langford. Officers were called to the West Shore Town Centre at 2945 Jacklin Rd. on Aug. 11 just before 4:15 p.m. A youth, who is believed to be …

Source: CHEK - Neutral
Published on Sep 10, 2026

Empire accelerates store openings, remains confident in full-service grocery

Exterior of FreshCo Thorncliffe in Calgary. Photography courtesy Empire Company Ltd. Empire Company is increasing the number of new stores it plans to open this year. The parent company of Sobeys, Safeway, FreshCo and other food and pharmacy chains plans …

Source: Canadian Grocer - Pending
Published on Aug 14, 2026

Food Basics continues Ontario growth with new store opening next month, while its competitor, FreshCo, is set to expand ...

Source: Independent and Free Press - Pending
Published on Sep 11, 2026

Stock news for investors: Groupe Dynamite boosts outlook as Transat struggles

On an adjusted basis, the company says it earned 96 cents per diluted share, up from an adjusted profit of 57 cents per diluted share a year ago. Revenue for what was its second quarter totalled $423.6 million, up from $326.4 million in the same quarter …

Source: Money Sense - Neutral
Published on Sep 10, 2026

Superstore lowers prices on 4000+ products, experts say savings may be temporary

The Real Atlantic Superstore has lowered prices on more than 4,000 grocery and household products, a move the company says will save a family of four up to $300 annually. District manager Ken Chapdelaine says customers can identify discounted items by …

Source: Your Saint John - Pending
Published on Sep 10, 2026

Williams Lake invites residents to 11th Annual Harvest Nutrition Run

Published 3:25 pm Thursday, September 10, 2026 Williams Lake residents of all ages are invited to take part in the 11th Annual Harvest Nutrition Run on Sunday, Sept. 20. According to a press release by the city, the free, family-friendly event begins at 11 …

Source: Williams Lake Tribune - Pending
Published on Sep 10, 2026

Empire yet to see Buy-Canadian sentiment show up on bottom line

Open this photo in gallery:Customers enter and leave a Sobeys store in Toronto. Parent company Empire reported same-store sales growth of 1.2 per cent in the quarter, below analyst expectations.Graeme Roy/The Canadian Press The Canada-U.S. trade war is …

Source: The Globe and Mail - Neutral
Published on Sep 10, 2026

Empire Reports EPS of $1.04 in the First Quarter of Fiscal 2027 Results

Breadcrumb Trail Links PR Newswire Author of the article: Published Sep 10, 2026 • 20 minute read Earnings per share (“EPS”) of $1.04, an increase of 14.3% Sales of $8,475 million, an increase of 2.6% Same-store sales(1) growth – food increased by 1.2% …

Source: Devon Dispatch - Neutral