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In Business
Business • Retail & Consumer
Food purchased from stores rose 1.7% year over year in September 2026, the lowest grocery inflation since May 2024, though prices remain about 33% higher than in September 2020.
Business
Key Takeaways The FTC and 20 states filed a lawsuit against Dollar General over alleged price discrepancies. Regulators allege customers were charged more at checkout than advertised shelf or promotional prices. The allegations remain subject to court proceedings, and no final judgment has established the company’s liability. FTC and States Challenge Dollar General Pricing Dollar.
Business
Toronto will host the Ecom North Summit on October 29–30, 2026, bringing together e-commerce founders, brand operators and business leaders. The event will feature industry speakers, networking opportunities and discussions about scaling direct-to-consumer businesses in Canada's competitive online marketplace.
