The Hidden Rule Stopping Grocers From Advertising Lower Prices Is Now Under Investigation
Canada’s Competition Bureau is probing minimum advertised pricing rules in grocery, and Loblaw is cheering. Here’s what the MAP investigation
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Sunday, October 4, 2026
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- The Hidden Rule Stopping Grocers From Advertising Lower Prices Is Now Under Investigation
- Grocery Traffic Is Flat. One Texas Chain Is Up 6x the Market
- Supermarkets Are Watching Walmart. Costco Is Quietly Eating Their Lunch.
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Grocery Traffic Is Flat. One Texas Chain Is Up 6x the Market
H-E-B store visits jumped 6.0% in 2026 versus 0.9% for US grocery overall. Here’s how new stores, longer trips and
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Supermarkets Are Watching Walmart. Costco Is Quietly Eating Their Lunch.
Costco’s 8.3% grocery share, mid-single-digit fresh comps and a value edge over Aldi make the club giant a threat supermarkets
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HYPERMARKET INTELLIGENCE: Volume Commitments & Channel Strategy Update
Hypermarket procurement teams are prioritizing volume commitments and long-term supplier partnerships as they compete with e-commerce and discount retailers, requiring
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SUPERMARKET INTELLIGENCE: Q3 2026 Market Dynamics & Procurement Trends
Supermarket procurement teams face mounting pressure from margin compression and shifting consumer demand for value-oriented fresh and private label offerings
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