Loblaw is partnering with Gatik to deploy a fleet of autonomous delivery vehicles to transport goods from its automated picking facility to retail locations in Toronto. Expanding 10-month pilot programme Starting next January, this will build on a 10-month on-road pilot which has been underway in Toronto using one delivery vehicle. Gatik will upfit five Ford Transit 350 box trucks with refr...

We review Loblaw’s third quarter performance, including how its supporting ecommerce growth, expanding its meal solutions offer and investing in pricing within its discount business. Q3 key numbers Total revenue up 6.9% to $15.7bn Retail segment sales up 7.2% to $15.5bn Food retail same-store sales increased 6.9%; market division up 9.7%, discount up 4.7% Drug retail same-store ...

Loblaw has partnered with League, Canada’s leading health operating system (health OS) technology provider, to launch the PC Health app. National roll-out planned over the next few months The PC Health app maintains the PC branding related to its President’s Choice private label. Through the app, Canadians will have free access to registered nurses and dietitians, who can provide advice and...