Loblaw Reduces Discounts on Perishable Foods

Move Criticized by Vulnerable Populations, Matches Competitor Practices

Loblaw-owned grocery stores across Canada will no longer offer a 50% discount on perishable foods nearing their best-before date, instead offering a range of discounts between 30-50%.
The change has been criticized by those who rely on the discounts, particularly senior citizens and vulnerable populations who are already more likely to be food insecure.
Loblaw's decision to reduce discounts is seen by experts as a move to match its competitors while retaining a higher profit margin.
In December, Loblaw CEO Galen Weston told a government committee that his company had 'meaningfully' reduced prices on staple items that make up about 10% of its chain-wide sales.
Additional discounts will be made available on the Flashfood app, which offers deals on products otherwise destined to become food waste.