Loblaw Drops Folgers Coffee Over ‘Unjustified’ Price Hike
So, here's what's just happened—and it’s got a lot of people talking. Loblaw, one of Canada’s biggest grocery chains, has officially pulled Folgers coffee from its store shelves. Why? Because of what they’re calling an “unjustified” cost increase from the manufacturer. Yeah, you heard that right—Loblaw decided enough is enough.
Now, let’s break this down. Folgers, a staple brand of coffee in many Canadian households, isn’t going to be available at Loblaw stores for the foreseeable future. This includes well-known banners like Loblaws, No Frills, and Real Canadian Superstore. According to Loblaw, the decision wasn’t taken lightly. They’re standing their ground against what they describe as a price hike that simply couldn’t be justified—especially not during a time when Canadians are already battling rising costs at every corner of the grocery store.
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What’s striking here is the tone Loblaw is taking. They’ve been fairly vocal about their efforts to fight inflation on the consumer's behalf. They’re saying that if they don’t push back on price hikes, Canadians will be the ones paying more, unnecessarily. In their words, they’re “not afraid to stand up to suppliers.” That’s a pretty bold move, especially considering how beloved Folgers is in many homes.
This also isn’t just about coffee. It’s a bigger symbol of what’s going on in the food industry right now. There’s this growing tension between retailers and suppliers, particularly when inflation is still top-of-mind. We’ve seen this before, with other products disappearing temporarily from store shelves during disputes like this. But each time it happens, it forces us to think about how these behind-the-scenes negotiations directly affect us as consumers.
Will Folgers return to Loblaw stores? Maybe. But only if the price dispute gets resolved in a way that aligns with what Loblaw believes is fair for customers. In the meantime, shoppers will need to look for other coffee brands, or head to different stores if they absolutely need their Folgers fix.
So next time you're in a Loblaw store and don’t see Folgers on the shelf, now you know—it’s not a supply issue, it’s a price standoff. One that Loblaw is clearly willing to take a hit on, if it means standing up for what they believe is fair pricing.
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