Author Archives: John Scott
Wallace and Carey Celebrates 90 Years!
Here with Frank Carey, President and CEO of Wallace and Carey and Richard Parkinson Director of Marketing and Strategic Initiatives for W&C at their 90th Anniversary reception in Vancouver in December. It … Continue reading
TAKE A GOOD LOOK AT ETHNIC FARE!
Last week, I had lunch with Jeffery Min, President, and Sam Park who are partners in the Korean “Galleria” Supermarkets. We enjoyed a fantastic meal at a Korean restaurant where Jeff treated me to a delightful meal of delicacies from … Continue reading
WHAT IS THE REAL IMPACT ON FOOD COSTS OF RISING COMMODITY PRICES?
The media have done a great job of telling the public about the impact on food prices as the result of rising commodity prices. I’ve done more interviews on this subject this year than ever before. Before we all decide … Continue reading
Canadian Council of Grocery Distributors Closes their Door
The end of February marks the closure of the Canadian Council of Grocery Distributors which has represented the larger players in our industry for the past 25 years. The members of CCGD made their stunning decision in early-February and paved … Continue reading
Get Inspired by Some of Canada’s Best!
Want to get your creative juices flowing? Try touring four great stores in one morning. Recently, prior to their winter meeting, the CFIG Board boarded a bus and toured Longo’s new Maple Leaf Square, Summerhill Market, the new Pusaterri’s at Bayview … Continue reading
2010 in Review
2010 has not been an easy year in general for our members. The increase in promotional selling, the proliferation of new corporate formats, and a fickle consumer have provided a plethora of challenges. Through all of that, we had many, … Continue reading
Grocery Gives Back
It’s OK to blow your horn about the amount of product you give to Food Banks. The grocery industry, as a whole, is the largest contributor to this worthy cause and independents are front and centre in most communities. Few … Continue reading
Rob Ford Gets it Right on the Plastic Bag Issue!
There are many varied opinions about Toronto’s new mayor, Rob Ford, but on the plastic bag issue he’s absolutely right on. Governments have no right to dictate the price of a product sold by the private sector. Government does have the … Continue reading
Learn from the Masters at Grocery Innovations Canada 2010
Here is something absolutely terrific. For a few years, the industry has been moving towards a better connection with the health and wellness movement and building on the positive role a food store can play in enhancing the diet of … Continue reading
Canadian Independent Grocers Make Their Mark
You have to be impressed with the entrepreneurship of the independent grocers across Canada. Despite a slow economy and a skittish consumer, independents are moving forward with new and innovative store offerings that are gaining a great response from the … Continue reading
