CANADIAN RETAILER THE FOOD & GROCERY ISSUE 2017 FEATURES INDUSTRY AWARDS 14 THE FINALISTS ARE... From more than 100 submissions, the Canadian Grand Prix New Product Awards jury has announced this year's finalists. Find out who made the list in four different categories of grocery product excellence. BR AND GROWTH STRELLSON'S 16 LAUNCHING NORTH AMERICAN EXPANSION 16 20 After opening its first Canadian store in 2012, Swiss men's fashion brand, Strellson, has expanded to five locations, with plans for further growth over the next few years. INTERNATIONAL ENTR ANTS 20 ENTERING THE GREAT WHITE NORTH A considerable number of international brands entered Canada in 2016. Read about some of the exciting openings ranging from small boutiques to department store retailers. 28 SHOPPING TRENDS 24 FOOD FOR THOUGHT FOR CANADIAN GROCERS A deep understanding of the customer is paramount when it comes to grocery success. When does your customer shop with you? How do they shop with you? And when do they shop? CONSUMPTION TRENDS 28 A REAL MOUTHFUL Canadians love their food. So what are we eating and how much? These stats are more than enough to give any grocer something to chew on. 32 GROCERY INNOVATION 32 CURATING THE GROCERY EXPERIENCE Grocers in Canada are pursuing ways to diversify their businesses, streamline operations and create greater efficiency, all with an eye on enhancing the shopping experience. In short, they are refreshing the very idea of the grocery store. SUPPLY CHAIN & LOGISTICS 40 40 BREAKING THE CHAIN Consumer demand and digital technology are transforming how traditional supply chains operate. For grocery retailers, it's clear that this is no longer your father's supply chain. GROCERY DISRUPTION 46 VAN STOLK TAKES RETAIL TO THE LAST FRONTIER Spud.ca founder and speaker at RCC's upcoming STORE 2017 warns grocers to reimagine the grocery shopping experience if they want customers to keep coming back. DEPARTMENTS 4 PUBLISHER'S DESK 6 RETAIL CURRENTS 9 UNDER THE BANNER 10 RETAIL: AT ISSUE 50 ADVERTISER'S INDEX THE FOOD & GROCERY ISSUE ON THE COVER Artwork by Scope Media | CANADIAN RETAILER | 3http://www.Spud.ca