How Loblaws Became the Most Hated Grocer in Canada

In early 2023, a single photograph of a $37 pack of chicken breasts inside a Loblaws store united Canadians in collective outrage. While millions of families were forced to choose between paying rent and filling their fridges, Canada's largest grocery empire was quietly posting record-breaking, multi-billion-dollar revenues.

How did a beloved national brand become the poster child for "Greedflation"? In this episode, we unpack the history and controversial business practices of Loblaws and the Weston family empire.

Hey, I'm Cam. I've always been interested in retail & how business shapes the world around us, and I decided to start this channel and tell these stories! Hope you all enjoy the videos:)

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Chapters:
0:00 The $37 Chicken Moment
3:20 The "Nice Guy" and the Bread Cartel
6:23 The Real Estate Shell Game
9:33 Healthcare and Data Surveillance
17:24 The Rise of "Greedflation"

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