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Canada's Grocery Market Dominated by Three Retail Giants



Amid rising grocery prices, retail expert Doug Stephens suggests boosting competition to benefit Canadian consumers. With Loblaw Companies, Metro Inc., and Sobeys Inc. dominating 70% of the market, Stephens advocates for fostering small- to medium-sized retailers and specialty grocers. 


He notes the challenge of enticing new players into a market of California's population size, dominated by major incumbents. Consumer actions, like the Loblaws boycott, are pressuring big grocers to address prices. 


The Competition Bureau is investigating Loblaws and Sobeys for potentially restrictive practices limiting competition. Sobeys calls the inquiry "unlawful," while Loblaws' parent company cooperates.






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