Property Deals Cut Grocery Competition – CBC Marketplace
Developers partner with major grocers to bar nearby stores, shrinking consumer choice.
On January 23 2024 CBC Marketplace released a 1:57‑minute video that examines how real‑estate developers pair with Canada’s big grocery chains—Metro, Sobeys, Walmart and Loblaws—to dictate which stores can operate nearby. The probe shows that exclusive build‑to‑sell agreements and license term tweaks give the giants first‑right to run new locations, effectively shutting out competitors such as independent grocers and niche markets. The report cites cases in Alberta, Manitoba and Ontario where developers’ clauses bar rival supply lines, contributing to higher prices and limited product diversity for shoppers. While a national grocery code of conduct went live on Jan 1 2024, enforcement remains weak, leaving many communities vulnerable to monopolistic practices.
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