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consumer rage

A basket of groceries with a dark cloud looming above
Business

The Existential Dread of Shopping for Groceries

July 16, 2024July 23, 2024 - by Jordan Foisy

I have lost all sense of what food should cost

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A man at a self-checkout kiosk angles his face towards a screen
Business

Facial Recognition at Checkout: Convenient or Creepy?

July 2, 2024July 5, 2024 - by Monika Warzecha

I don’t want to pay for things with my face

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A man checking out using a self-checkout. Robot arms coming out of the machine
Business / September/October 2024

The Scourge of Self-Checkout

June 17, 2024October 4, 2024 - by David Moscrop

The technology promised to make shopping easier. It has done the opposite

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A black-and-white photo of Galen Weston Jr. wearing a red vest against a red backdrop
Business

Loblaw Has Become an Everything Company

March 13, 2024June 14, 2024 - by David Moscrop

The grocery chain is now involved in pharmacare, financial services, and real estate—with no signs of slowing down

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A photo illustration of a beige turtleneck sweater between a blue shirt and a pink dress.
Society

What “Gender-Neutral” Fashion Gets Wrong

November 16, 2023June 14, 2024 - by Mel Woods

Brands like H&M and Old Navy are rolling out ungendered clothing lines. Just because something isn’t explicitly for “men” or “women” doesn’t mean it has to be boring as sin

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A photo illustration of a bookshelf against an indigo-coloured wall. On the shelves, the books are in black and white while miscellaneous items like mugs, blankets and a portable grill are in colour.
Books

Indigo May Have Lost the Plot

November 3, 2023June 14, 2024 - by Nicole Dirks

Did the bookstore chain sell its soul when it started selling vitamins, vibrators, and $800 patio umbrellas?

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A photo illustration of a price tag with binary code in the background.
Technology

Should Computers Decide How Much Things Cost?

August 14, 2023June 14, 2024 - by Colin Horgan

If you feel like you’re spending more online all the time, it might be because you are

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A photo of a person examining a receipt in a grocery store.
Business

Will Groceries Ever Be Affordable?

March 30, 2023June 14, 2024 - by Nicole Schmidt

Food insecurity expert Sylvain Charlebois explains why flawed business regulations are making food unaffordable

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Two bags of groceries with different types of food
Business

Rising Food Prices: Could a Grocer Code of Conduct Help?

November 25, 2022June 14, 2024 - by Emily Baron Cadloff

The clock is ticking as retailers and suppliers hammer out new guidelines to boost transparency

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Comic strip of a boy opening up a present only to find the box is empty.
Business / January/February 2022

Ask a Supply Chain Expert: Are Product Shortages Our New Normal?

November 24, 2021June 14, 2024 - by Harish Krishnan

’Tis the season to unpack the pandemic’s impact on production and distribution

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As the executive director, I am frequently asked this question. These days, I reply: “The Walrus was made for this moment.” From on-again, off-again trade news and negotiations to a new prime minister, we are committed to Canada’s conversations. We launched six regional bureaus earlier this year to ensure comprehensive coverage across this great country of ours. But we can’t do this alone. As a non-profit newsroom, this work isn’t possible without our readers’ support. If you believe in Canada’s stories, support our paywall-free journalism with a donation today.

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