Inside Canadian Commerce: Trends, Tactics and Standout Activations Q1 2026 trends, tactics and standout activations. DoorDash Adds Empire Banners to Delivery Network Partnership marks one of the delivery company’s largest grocery expansions in Canada. Sobeys Expands Partnership With Electronic Shelf Label Supplier The Canadian grocer will deploy Pricer technology in hundreds of stores. Empire Acquires Quebec Food Retailer Mayrand The deal marks the company’s entry into the province’s discount and warehouse food market. Empire Shuffles Executive Leadership Team Company CEO Pierre St-Laurent names new team. Empire's Chief Marketing Officer Announces Retirement Sandra Sanderson is set to retire in July. Empire Stops Voila Grocery Delivery in Alberta Sobeys' parent company will continue the service in Ontario and Quebec, and team with third-party partners such as DoorDash to keep e-commerce services intact in Western Canada. Sobeys Appoints Pierre St-Laurent President, CEO St-Laurent succeeds Michael Medline, who announced plans to retire earlier this year. Look Inside: Wine Rack Boutiques Debut in Select Farm Boy Stores The shop-in-shops focus on Ontario wineries and include limited edition options. Commerce in Canada: Q2 2025 Roundup Trends to watch and in-store inspiration. 1 2 3 Next Last
