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Loblaw September Food Inflation report
Food inflation in Canada rose 3.5% in August compared to the overall CPI at 1.9%. Much of this gap is tied to broader global factors —such as commodity volatility, higher transportation and energy costs in the supply chain, and weather-related disruptions affecting produce and meat. While Loblaw's internal food inflation rate is below CPI (meaning customers are finding more saving in stores), there remain significant, persistent cost increases from vendors. Retailers will continue to push back w
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