Loblaw has announced its intention to sign on to the Grocery Sector Code of Conduct. | Getty Images

Loblaw signs on to grocery code of conduct

Loblaw has agreed to sign on to Canada’s grocery code of conduct. Late last year the chain’s executive chair, Galen Weston, said they were not prepared to sign, but that changed yesterday. Related stories: Federal agriculture minister Lawrence MacAulay made the announcement. “The goal of the Grocery Sector Code of Conduct is to bring fairness, […] Read more

Despite his company’s financial success, Loblaw president Galen Weston has come under fire for a series of public relations missteps.  |  Reuters/ Blair Gable photo

Grocery chain scores low on PR test

It’s fair to say that Loblaw is facing some of the most intense criticism of any grocer in the country, if not North America. Reporters from around the globe are now turning to Canadian experts to better understand what has been termed the “Loblaw phenomenon.” Despite Galen Weston’s disappearance from the airwaves almost a year […] Read more

Loblaw executive chair Galen Weston told the standing agriculture committee the code as currently written would cause higher, not lower, prices. Walmart Canada chief executive officer Gonzalo Gebera said the company has a history of lowering prices and wants to make sure it can continue to do so. | Getty Images

Grocery code of conduct hits snags

REGINA — Canada’s grocery code of conduct appears to be in jeopardy after Loblaw and Walmart said last week they weren’t prepared to sign on to it. Loblaw executive chair Galen Weston told the standing agriculture committee the code as currently written would cause higher, not lower, prices. Walmart Canada chief executive officer Gonzalo Gebera […] Read more