Loblaw stock: company backs Competition Bureau grocery pricing probe

Loblaw Companies Limited said on September 30 that it supports Canada’s Competition Bureau investigation into minimum advertised pricing policies. The company linked the issue to grocery affordability.

Loblaw Companies Limited said on September 30, 2026, that it supports the Competition Bureau’s investigation into minimum advertised pricing policies. In a statement distributed by GlobeNewswire, the company said the policies can constrain retailers from advertising lower grocery prices and ultimately affect food costs for Canadians.

Loblaw backs broader food-supply-chain review

The company also said it supports the Competition Bureau’s comprehensive review of competition across Canada’s food supply chain. Loblaw said affordability remains an important concern for customers and cited promotions, PC Optimum offers, control brands and investments in discount banners as part of its efforts to help manage household budgets, according to the company statement carried by GlobeNewswire.

Retail update

Loblaw’s investor-relations website lists its 2026 second-quarter results as covering the 12 weeks ended June 20, 2026. Separately, the company said Tim’s No Frills opened its first Bowmanville location on October 1, creating more than 80 jobs, according to Loblaw.