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Winnipeg Free Press
15-07-2025
- Business
- Winnipeg Free Press
Possible class-action plaintiff has a beef with Loblaw measurements
A Manitoba woman who claims she was overcharged for ground beef at a Real Canadian Superstore has filed a proposed class action lawsuit against Loblaw, alleging it consistently charges consumers for the weight of packages in which meat and seafood are sold. Iris Griffin, who lives on Hecla Island, filed the claim in the Manitoba Court of King's Bench last week, naming Loblaw Companies Ltd., Loblaws Inc. and subsidiaries T&T Supermarket and Provigo Distribution as defendants. 'The defendants have consistently overcharged consumers across Canada for meat and seafood products weighed and packaged in their stores. Rather than weighing only the edible portion, they have included the packaging weight in the prices charged to customers,' the court filing claims. Nathan Denette / THE CANADIAN PRESS FILES A Manitoba woman has filed a proposed class action lawsuit against Loblaw, alleging it consistently charges consumers for the weight of packages in which meat and seafood are sold. 'This practice is deceptive and misleading and violates Canadian food regulations, which require accurate net-quantity labelling.' The claim says consumers are being overcharged just as they are struggling to buy groceries. The issue of packaging being included in the listed weight of meat and seafood at Loblaw stores has been in recent headlines. The company promised to refresh training and issued an apology earlier this year after the practice occurred in at least 80 stores, as per a CBC News investigation, in which Griffin was quoted. The lawsuit claims the grocer did not offer restitution to customers who were overcharged. The court filing alleges the pricing practice has continued despite complaints from customers, reports to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, investigations and media coverage. The lawsuit claims the overcharging has occurred since at least 2023. 'Loblaw's conduct violated the trust of consumers to inflate their profits,' the court filing alleges. 'Loblaw's actions are part of a pattern of wilful disregard for their customers and the law.' Griffin regularly travels from Hecla Island to Winnipeg to buy groceries to save money, the court filing says. In November 2023, she went to a Real Canadian Superstore in Winnipeg, where she purchased a large package of ground beef. The package listed the price as the cost per unit of beef multiplied by the net weight. When Griffin weighed the meat into portions to freeze it, she found the weight was incorrect, the court filing claims. 'The store had included the weight of packaging when weighing the beef, resulting in an overcharge of approximately eight per cent,' the lawsuit alleges. The court papers say Griffin spoke to the manager of the Superstore, then the meat department manager, who told her the store did not adjust the weight of the product to account for the packaging weight. A friend of Griffin's went to another Winnipeg Superstore and experienced the same problem. Griffin reported the overcharge to the federal food inspection agency, but the agency did not inspect any stores, weigh meat or take enforcement action, the court papers claim; instead it relied on Loblaw's assurance the issue had been resolved. Wednesdays Columnist Jen Zoratti looks at what's next in arts, life and pop culture. 'To this day, we don't know how many stores were affected or what steps they took to make sure that it isn't still happening,' David Klein, a lawyer on the class action team, said Monday. The lawsuit accuses Loblaw of misrepresentation, breach of contract, unjustly enriching itself, breaching the federal Competition Act and consumer protection legislation in several provinces. If it's certified as a class action, the lawsuit would seek damages for residents of Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario, Quebec, Newfoundland and Labrador and Prince Edward Island who sign on as class members. The defendants have yet to be served notice of the claim and haven't responded in court. Representatives for the grocery giant did not return a request for comment. Erik PinderaReporter Erik Pindera is a reporter for the Free Press, mostly focusing on crime and justice. The born-and-bred Winnipegger attended Red River College Polytechnic, wrote for the community newspaper in Kenora, Ont. and reported on television and radio in Winnipeg before joining the Free Press in 2020. Read more about Erik. Every piece of reporting Erik produces is reviewed by an editing team before it is posted online or published in print — part of the Free Press's tradition, since 1872, of producing reliable independent journalism. Read more about Free Press's history and mandate, and learn how our newsroom operates. Our newsroom depends on a growing audience of readers to power our journalism. If you are not a paid reader, please consider becoming a subscriber. Our newsroom depends on its audience of readers to power our journalism. Thank you for your support.
Cision Canada
16-06-2025
- Business
- Cision Canada
DoorDash and PC Optimum™ Reward Canadians With New Loyalty Integration
Customers ordering delivery with DoorDash can now earn PC Optimum™ points on eligible orders of restaurant meals, weekly groceries, and more. TORONTO, June 16, 2025 /CNW/ - Ordering on DoorDash just got more rewarding! PC Optimum™, Canada's leading rewards program, and DoorDash, one of the world's leading local commerce platforms, are working together to provide Canadians with a seamless and delicious new way to earn PC Optimum™ points. Beginning today, PC Optimum™ members can earn five points for every dollar spent on eligible DoorDash orders delivered from their favourite restaurants and Loblaw-banner stores (including Real Canadian Superstore, No Frills, Loblaws, Shoppers Drug Mart, and more), offering Canadians a new way to earn. "PC Optimum™ has always been about rewarding Canadians for the things they buy most often," said Lauren Steinberg, Executive Vice President and Chief Digital Officer at Loblaw Companies Limited. "By partnering with DoorDash, we're extending the value of our program beyond our stores and into even more moments of everyday life. Whether it's groceries, everyday essentials, pharmacy, or now your favourite restaurant meals, we're making it easier to earn rewards wherever and however you choose to eat. This is another step in solidifying PC Optimum™ as the most rewarding and relevant loyalty program in the country." PC Optimum™ members can earn five points for every dollar spent on eligible DoorDash orders after linking their PC Optimum™ account to their DoorDash account. To celebrate the new way to earn, PC Optimum™ members will receive ten points for every dollar spent on eligible orders for the first three months, unlocking double the points-earning potential – in addition to 25,000 PC Optimum points™* for customers that are entirely new to DoorDash. "Connecting customers with the best of their neighbourhoods is our bread and butter, whether that's by ordering a delicious restaurant meal, a weekly supply of groceries, or a last-minute beauty haul," said Kyra Huntington, Head of Strategy and Operations at DoorDash Canada. "By enabling customers to earn PC Optimum™ points on many purchases through DoorDash, we're providing customers with an accelerated way for individuals to save on future shopping trips at Loblaw-banner stores. The more you order in, the more you can save the next time you go out." Ready to dig in? Here's the dish on how the partnership between DoorDash and PC Optimum™ works: Earn Points on Restaurants and More: Get five PC Optimum™ points for every dollar spent on eligible orders from your favourite restaurants and purchases at participating Loblaw-banner stores, including Real Canadian Superstore, No Frills, Shoppers Drug Mart, Maxi, Real Atlantic Superstore, and PC Express Rapid Delivery locations through DoorDash – plus an extra five points per dollar for the first three months. Limited Time New and Existing Customer Launch Bonus: From now through July 16, DoorDash and PC Optimum™ are sweetening the deal with two bonus offers. New DoorDash customers who create an account and link their PC Optimum™ account will unlock a whopping 25,000 points* after completing three eligible orders of $20 or more (15,000 points on your first order and 5,000 points on your second and third). Existing customers can link their PC Optimum™ account on DoorDash and get 5,000 points** on their first eligible order after linking and spending $20 before taxes and tips. Earning more points at more places is easy – simply visit DoorDash's app or website to link your PC Optimum™ account or sign up as a new member and start earning today. About DoorDash DoorDash (NASDAQ: DASH) is one of the world's leading local commerce platforms that helps businesses of all kinds grow and innovate, connects consumers to the best of their neighbourhoods, and gives people fast, flexible ways to earn. Since its founding in 2013, DoorDash has expanded to over 30 countries, using technology and logistics to shape the future of commerce. Through its Marketplace and its Commerce Platform, DoorDash is driving economic vitality in the regions it serves worldwide. About Loblaw Companies Limited Loblaw is Canada's food and pharmacy leader, and the nation's largest retailer. Loblaw provides Canadians with grocery, pharmacy, health and beauty, apparel, general merchandise, financial services and wireless mobile products and services. With more than 2,500 corporate franchised and Associate-owned locations, Loblaw, its franchisees, and Associate-owners employ more than 220,000 full- and part-time employees, making it one of Canada's largest private sector employers. Loblaw's purpose – Live Life Well ® – puts first the needs and well-being of Canadians who make one billion transactions annually in the company's stores. Loblaw is positioned to meet and exceed those needs in many ways: convenient locations; more than 1,100 grocery stores that span the value spectrum from discount to specialty; full-service pharmacies at nearly 1,400 Shoppers Drug Mart ® and Pharmaprix ® locations and close to 500 Loblaw locations; PC Financial ® services; affordable Joe Fresh ® fashion and family apparel; and four of Canada's top-consumer brands in Life Brand ®, Farmer's Market™, no name ® and President's Choice ®. *New Customer Offer. Earn 25,000 PC Optimum™ points on your first 3 orders on DoorDash when you sign up on DoorDash as a new user and link your PC Optimum account. Eligible only to new customers to DoorDash (never placed an order) or users who have not placed an order on DoorDash in the last 365 days. User must successfully link their PC Optimum account to DoorDash prior to placing their first qualifying order on DoorDash. Offer valid through 7/16/2025. Valid for 30 days from signup. Valid only on orders with a minimum subtotal of $20, excluding fees and taxes. Eligible customers will earn 15,000 PC Optimum™ points upon placing their first qualifying order on DoorDash. Earn an additional 5,000 PC Optimum™ points upon placing your second and third qualifying orders on DoorDash. A combined maximum of 25,000 PC Optimum™ points can be earned if a customer places first three qualifying orders on DoorDash. Points will be automatically earned at checkout. Not valid for the purchase of alcohol. You must be a PC Optimum™ member to earn points. To register as a PC Optimum™ member, visit Limit of one DoorDash account linked to any PC Optimum account at one time. See general program terms and conditions at **Existing Customer Welcome Offer. Earn 5,000 PC Optimum™ points when you link your PC Optimum™ account and place a qualifying order on DoorDash. Eligible only to existing users of DoorDash who have previously placed an order on DoorDash in the last 365 days and are not new users within their first month on DoorDash. Must link PC Optimum on DoorDash and place an order over $20 subtotal, excluding taxes and fees, to qualify. Not valid for the purchase of alcohol. Offer will be automatically applied at checkout for qualified users and transactions. Offer ends on 7/16/2025. You must be a PC Optimum™ member to earn points. To register as a PC Optimum™ member, visit Limit of one DoorDash account linked to any PC Optimum account at one time. See general program terms and conditions at .
Toronto Sun
30-05-2025
- Business
- Toronto Sun
CHARLEBOIS: Grocery aisle of flags, cart of reality
National pride may get consumers through the door, but it's value that earns their loyalty A "Prepared in Canada" tag in a grocery aisle at the Real Canadian Superstore on March 3, 2025 in Toronto. Photo by Katherine KY Cheng / Getty Images Visiting a grocery store these days can feel like walking into a Canada Day parade. With shelves draped in maple leaf imagery and displays featuring provincial flags, grocers have leaned into nationalism as a marketing strategy. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. 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Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account From a public sentiment perspective, it's been fascinating. But from an economic standpoint, the real question is: Has it worked? Until recently, we've had no clear data showing whether 'Buy Canadian' efforts have actually translated into a meaningful shift in consumer behaviour. Plenty of surveys suggested growing enthusiasm for local food, but self-reported preferences don't always match what people put in their carts. That's why the latest numbers from NielsenIQ are worth examining. For the three-month period ending April 19, Canadian food product sales rose 4.4% year-over-year. Over the same period, sales of American food products fell by 4.1%. This coincided with peak tensions over the federal government's counter-tariffs and calls for a boycott of U.S. goods. Your noon-hour look at what's happening in Toronto and beyond. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. In short, we're looking at a swing of roughly 4% — not 10%, not 20%, but 4%. That may seem underwhelming given the media buzz and vocal calls to 'go local,' but for a market as mature and price-sensitive as Canada's, it's a notable shift. That said, the increase is modest and likely temporary. We've seen this before: Nationalism can spike demand in the short term, especially when it's rooted in political friction. But the bump fades. Price and availability almost always win in the long run. What this data also shows is that the proliferation of Canadian flags in stores — what some have dubbed 'maple-washing' — is more symbolic than impactful. These visual cues might influence a consumer's decision once or twice, but they quickly become background noise. Shoppers are driven by value, not sentiment. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. According to Statistics Canada and Dalhousie University's Canadian Food Sentiment Index, the average Canadian is still spending around $311 per month on groceries — about the same as six or seven months ago. With food inflation persisting, affordability remains a top concern. The now-suspended counter-tariffs and GST holiday are no longer significant drivers of food price inflation. As we head into summer, promotional activity and seasonal supply should offer some relief to households. Still, economic conditions remain challenging. For grocers and policymakers, the lesson is clear: If we want Canadians to buy local, price it accordingly. National pride may get consumers through the door, but it's value that earns their loyalty. The goal should be to make local food a rational economic choice — not an emotional reaction to foreign policy. Supporting Canadian food doesn't need to be a political statement. It can — and should — be a viable, affordable, everyday decision. Whether tensions rise or fall south of the border, let's make sure consumers have a compelling reason to choose Canadian — because it makes sense, not just because it feels good. — Dr. Sylvain Charlebois is the Director of the Agri-Food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University and co-host of The Food Professor Podcast Crime Sunshine Girls World Toronto Raptors Sunshine Girls
Cision Canada
15-05-2025
- Business
- Cision Canada
MICHAEL J. FOX VOICES REAL CANADIAN SUPERSTORE'S ODE TO CANADIAN UNITY AND STRENGTH
BRAMPTON, ON, May 14, 2025 /CNW/ - Real Canadian Superstore is proud to launch a new national campaign celebrating the resilience and pride of Canadians. Featuring a powerful brand spot voiced by iconic Canadian actor Michael J. Fox, Real Canadian Superstore highlights the importance of unity and standing together. The commercial showcases the Canadian flag flying proudly above a Real Canadian Superstore, symbolizing the brand's deep commitment to its Canadian heritage and values. Fox's narration emphasizes the strength and spirit of Canadians, reminding viewers that collective action is key to overcoming adversity. "Real Canadian Superstore is a proudly Canadian brand, and we wanted to create a message that resonates with the values we share with our customers," says Shelley Tangney, VP of Marketing at Real Canadian Superstore. "Michael J. Fox embodies the Canadian spirit of resilience, and we are honoured to have him lend his voice to this message." The campaign also includes a second commercial that shines a spotlight on the dedicated Real Canadian Superstore colleagues working in communities across the country, to the musical backdrop of iconic Canadian band Rush's track The Spirit of the Radio. These Real Canadian Superstore individuals are the backbone of the stores, ensuring that Canadians have access to essential products and services, including thousands of local products on store shelves. "Real Canadian Superstore is a proudly Canadian brand that's doing a lot to help Canadians unite during a trying time. This spot is about standing together and celebrating Canadian pride," says Bryan Collins, Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer at ONE23WEST, who collaborated with Real Canadian Superstore on the campaign. "There are few people who embody Canadian resilience more than Michael J. Fox." To further demonstrate its commitment to Canadian values, Real Canadian Superstore is making a $100,000 donation to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research (MJFF) to support its important work in Parkinson's research. Since its founding in 2000, MJFF has funded more than $2.5 billion in global research, including in Canada, fundamentally altering the trajectory of progress toward a cure. About Loblaw Companies Limited Loblaw is Canada's food and pharmacy leader, and the nation's largest retailer. Loblaw provides Canadians with grocery, pharmacy, health and beauty, apparel, general merchandise, financial services and wireless mobile products and services. With more than 2,500 corporate franchised and Associate-owned locations, Loblaw, its franchisees, and Associate-owners employ more than 220,000 full- and part-time employees, making it one of Canada's largest private sector employers. Loblaw's purpose – Live Life Well ® – puts first the needs and well-being of Canadians who make one billion transactions annually in the company's stores. Loblaw is positioned to meet and exceed those needs in many ways: convenient locations; more than 1,100 grocery stores that span the value spectrum from discount to specialty; full-service pharmacies at nearly 1,400 Shoppers Drug Mart ® and Pharmaprix ® locations and close to 500 Loblaw locations; PC Financial ® services; affordable Joe Fresh ® fashion and family apparel; and four of Canada's top-consumer brands in Life Brand ®, Farmer's Market™, no name ® and President's Choice ®.
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
MICHAEL J. FOX VOICES REAL CANADIAN SUPERSTORE'S ODE TO CANADIAN UNITY AND STRENGTH
BRAMPTON, ON, May 14, 2025 /CNW/ - Real Canadian Superstore is proud to launch a new national campaign celebrating the resilience and pride of Canadians. Featuring a powerful brand spot voiced by iconic Canadian actor Michael J. Fox, Real Canadian Superstore highlights the importance of unity and standing together. The commercial showcases the Canadian flag flying proudly above a Real Canadian Superstore, symbolizing the brand's deep commitment to its Canadian heritage and values. Fox's narration emphasizes the strength and spirit of Canadians, reminding viewers that collective action is key to overcoming adversity. "Real Canadian Superstore is a proudly Canadian brand, and we wanted to create a message that resonates with the values we share with our customers," says Shelley Tangney, VP of Marketing at Real Canadian Superstore. "Michael J. Fox embodies the Canadian spirit of resilience, and we are honoured to have him lend his voice to this message." The campaign also includes a second commercial that shines a spotlight on the dedicated Real Canadian Superstore colleagues working in communities across the country, to the musical backdrop of iconic Canadian band Rush's track The Spirit of the Radio. These Real Canadian Superstore individuals are the backbone of the stores, ensuring that Canadians have access to essential products and services, including thousands of local products on store shelves. "Real Canadian Superstore is a proudly Canadian brand that's doing a lot to help Canadians unite during a trying time. This spot is about standing together and celebrating Canadian pride," says Bryan Collins, Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer at ONE23WEST, who collaborated with Real Canadian Superstore on the campaign. "There are few people who embody Canadian resilience more than Michael J. Fox." To further demonstrate its commitment to Canadian values, Real Canadian Superstore is making a $100,000 donation to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research (MJFF) to support its important work in Parkinson's research. Since its founding in 2000, MJFF has funded more than $2.5 billion in global research, including in Canada, fundamentally altering the trajectory of progress toward a cure. About Loblaw Companies Limited Loblaw is Canada's food and pharmacy leader, and the nation's largest retailer. Loblaw provides Canadians with grocery, pharmacy, health and beauty, apparel, general merchandise, financial services and wireless mobile products and services. With more than 2,500 corporate franchised and Associate-owned locations, Loblaw, its franchisees, and Associate-owners employ more than 220,000 full- and part-time employees, making it one of Canada's largest private sector employers. Loblaw's purpose – Live Life Well® – puts first the needs and well-being of Canadians who make one billion transactions annually in the company's stores. Loblaw is positioned to meet and exceed those needs in many ways: convenient locations; more than 1,100 grocery stores that span the value spectrum from discount to specialty; full-service pharmacies at nearly 1,400 Shoppers Drug Mart® and Pharmaprix® locations and close to 500 Loblaw locations; PC Financial® services; affordable Joe Fresh® fashion and family apparel; and four of Canada's top-consumer brands in Life Brand®, Farmer's Market™, no name® and President's Choice®. Videos: , SOURCE Loblaw Companies Limited View original content to download multimedia:
