DoorDash Launches SNAP/EBT Online Payments to Increase Food Access Nationwide Through On-Demand Grocery Delivery

June 28, 2023 DoorDash

As part of its ongoing work to broaden food access, DoorDash will begin accepting SNAP/EBT payments on the platform with multiple grocery partners including ALDI, Albertsons, Safeway, and Meijer.

The Giant Company’s Dietitians Shine a Spotlight On Summer Produce With Free Virtual Classes in July

June 28, 2023 The Giant Company

July is the sweet spot of summer and the perfect time to enjoy a variety of seasonal produce options. The GIANT Company team of dietitians is ready with simple tips and tricks, as well as easy and affordable meal inspiration to make the most of your summer produce with free virtual classes throughout July.

Trader Joe’s to Build Massive Distribution Center in Palmdale

Trader Joe’s will begin construction later this year on a 1 million-square-foot food assembly and distribution center in Palmdale that’s expected to employ 800 to 1,000 workers.

Retail Council of Canada’s Statement on the Competition Bureau’s Report on Grocery Competition

Retail Council of Canada (RCC) is pleased to see that the Competition Bureau Retail Grocery Market Study Report did not make any finding that grocery profits have been excessive or that grocers have padded margins during this inflationary period. Indeed, the Bureau found grocer profit levels to be “modest”. The greedflation smear is officially dead.

Competition Bureau makes recommendations to promote competition in Canada’s grocery industry

June 28, 2023 Competition Bureau

The Competition Bureau has published its market study report ꟷ Canada Needs More Grocery Competition ꟷ which recommends that all levels of Canadian government act to increase competition in the grocery industry.