2 major retailers in Canada refuse to sign the grocery code of conduct, claiming it will raise prices.

Canada's grocery code of conduct has stalled due to two major retailers refusing to sign it, claiming it will raise prices. The code aims to set rules for fair dealing in negotiations between retailers and suppliers, leveling the playing field in the grocery industry. Similar grocery codes in the UK and Australia have had a stabilizing effect on food inflation, though the specific rules differ from Canada's proposed code. As public discourse around the Canadian grocery code increases, there may be lessons to be learned from the UK and Australia's experiences.

April 21, 2024
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