SAINT-BRUNO-DE-MONTARVILLE, Quebec, Jan. 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Colabor Group Inc. (TSX: GCL) ("Colabor" or the "Company"), announces that the Superior Court of Quebec (Commercial Division) (the "Court") has issued an initial order (the "Initial Order") granting the Company and certain of its subsidiaries, Transport Paul-Émile Dubé Ltée, Le Groupe Resto-Achats Inc. and Norref Fisheries Quebec Inc., protection under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act ("CCAA"). Raymond Chabot Inc. has been appoint ...

Key Takeaways Shares of Costco Wholesale have been getting cheaper for nearly a year, dropping from early 2025 highs. They got a little less cheap today. The warehouse retailer's shares were up some 5% Thursday afternoon to levels last seen in about a month. The driver: a measure of optimism about the direction of Costco's (COST) business following the company's announcement of December sales that rose 8.5% year-over year and same-store sales that were 7% higher. Bakery, meat and candy sales powered the foo ...

Dairy and meat exports helped drive the rising sales of Irish food exports in 2025, data from trade body Bord Bia shows. The total value of Irish food, drink and horticulture exports was up 12% in 2025, at €19bn ($22.21bn), according to the group's latest exports value report. Bord Bia said the result was a "milestone performance" in "one of the most volatile trading environments in recent years". Exports of meat and livestock were up 18% in value at over €5bn, attributed to price increases in beef and ...

此次"你点我检"活动围绕群众最关注的肉蛋奶、节令糕点、生鲜果蔬、礼盒套装等热销品，以农贸市 场、大型商超、餐饮门店、网络订餐商户等消费集中区域为重点场所，开展食品抽检。针对进货查验不 规范、储存条件不达标等问题，现场责令整改，压实经营者主体责任。 来源：央视新闻客户端 转自：北京日报客户端 记者今天了解到，元旦期间，市场监管总局开展"你点我检"活动，指导各地完成21425批次食品安全"点 单"检测，整改各类隐患1876处，556批次不合格食品均依法下架处置。 ...

转自：内蒙古日报 □本报记者 帅政 高慧 2026年元旦，全区各地节日市场热度攀升，商超和各大批发市场提前备足货源，全力保障节日供应，全 区民生商品市场供应货足价稳。 12月30日中午，记者来到呼和浩特市美通批发市场，看到大大小小的车辆往来穿梭，来自全国各地的新 鲜蔬菜堆满货箱。在一家经营精品蔬菜的摊位前，大白菜、红土豆、普罗旺斯番茄等新鲜蔬菜摆放整 齐，前来购买的人络绎不绝。店主告诉记者，元旦来临前，他加大了进货量，以应对节日市场的巨大需 求。 （来源：内蒙古日报） 在货品价格上，据自治区商务厅提供的数据，截至12月26日，自治区重点监测的11大类生活必需品零售 价格环比呈4涨6降1持平态势：肉类、奶制品均上涨0.1%，调味品、水果均上涨0.5%；食用油、禽类均 下降0.1%，水产品下降0.3%，蔬菜下降0.5%，蛋类下降0.7%，饮用水下降0.8%；粮食价格环比持平。 眼下，随着海运车厘子大量到货，很多地方车厘子的销售进入高峰期。在呼和浩特市保全农贸市场里， 记者走访多家商超和水果批发市场了解到，车厘子价格与往年相比下降明显，市场货量足、销售旺。不 少外地客商一早就来到市场抢货，现场看货、询价、下单、运输 ...

乌克兰政府通过其官网公布的两项决议表示，已将对俄罗斯商品的进口禁令延长一年。 第一项决议将 部分俄罗斯商品的进口禁令延长至2026年12月31日，第二项决议则将针对俄罗斯产品的关税征收期限延 长相同时长。这两项决议均于2015年通过，此后已被多次延期。 被禁商品包括肉类、鱼类、咖啡、茶 叶、巧克力及其他糖果制品、婴幼儿食品、动物饲料、酒类和香烟。该禁令同时适用于数类工业制品、 交通工具、化肥及农产品。 ...

天眼查App显示，近日，威信县壹口香食品销售店（个体工商户）成立，法定代表人为陶泳臣，注册资 本10万人民币，经营范围为许可项目：牲畜饲养；食品互联网销售；食品生产；食品销售(依法须经批 准的项目，经相关部门批准后方可开展经营活动，具体经营项目以相关部门批准文件或许可证件为准) 一般项目：新鲜蔬菜零售；化妆品零售；鲜肉零售；鲜肉批发；食用农产品批发；日用百货销售；鲜蛋 批发；鲜蛋零售；食用农产品零售；农副产品销售；食用农产品初加工；谷物销售；信息技术咨询服 务；个人互联网直播服务；中草药收购；礼品花卉销售；保健食品（预包装）销售；食品互联网销售 （仅销售预包装食品）；棉、麻销售；供应链管理服务；化妆品批发；箱包销售；牲畜销售(除依法须 经批准的项目外，凭营业执照依法自主开展经营活动)。 ...

Group 1: Agricultural Product Price Trends - The national market price of edible agricultural products increased by 0.6% from November 24 to 30 compared to the previous week [1] - The average wholesale price of 30 types of vegetables was 5.72 yuan per kilogram, rising by 1.8%, with cauliflower, cabbage, and zucchini increasing by 11.3%, 7.6%, and 6.6% respectively [1] - The average wholesale price of 6 types of fruits saw a slight increase, with watermelon, grapes, and bananas rising by 3.8%, 1.2%, and 0.7% respectively [1] Group 2: Aquatic and Poultry Product Price Trends - Wholesale prices of aquatic products experienced a slight increase, with prices for silver carp, grass carp, and yellow croaker rising by 1.2%, 0.7%, and 0.3% respectively [2] - Poultry product wholesale prices remained stable, with eggs increasing by 0.1% and broiler chickens decreasing by 0.1% [3] Group 3: Grain and Oil Price Movements - Wholesale prices of grain and oil showed slight fluctuations, with peanut oil and rapeseed oil increasing by 0.2% and 0.1% respectively, while rice and flour remained stable, and soybean oil decreased by 0.2% [3] Group 4: Meat Product Price Changes - Meat wholesale prices showed slight fluctuations, with pork priced at 18.21 yuan per kilogram, decreasing by 0.4%, while lamb and beef prices increased by 0.5% and 0.2% respectively [4]

Core Thesis - The bullish thesis on Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. (SFM) highlights its strong fundamentals and growth potential despite recent stock price declines [1][6]. Company Overview - Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc., founded in 1943 and headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, is a specialty food retailer focused on fresh, natural, and organic products, catering to health-conscious consumers [2]. - The company offers a wide range of perishable and non-perishable items, including produce, meat, seafood, deli, bakery, grocery, dairy, vitamins, supplements, frozen foods, and natural body care products [2]. Market Positioning - SFM's product offerings have only an 11% overlap with major chains like Walmart and Kroger, emphasizing attribute-driven products such as organic, vegan, plant-based, and non-GMO, which prioritize wellness over price competition [3]. - The customer base is characterized as affluent, environmentally conscious, and loyal to health-focused lifestyles, providing resilience even during economic downturns [3]. Financial Performance - In Q2 2025, SFM reported revenues of $2.2 billion, a 17.3% year-over-year increase, driven by perishable (+16.7%) and non-perishable (+18.3%) categories [4]. - Operating cash flow was reported at $111.2 million, and free cash flow was $32 million, reflecting ongoing investments in store expansion [4]. Growth Strategy - The company added 15 stores in the quarter, maintaining a long-term compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.4% in store growth, bringing the total to 455 locations [5]. - Comparable store sales grew by 10.2%, with strong performance in e-commerce and Sprouts-branded products [5]. - Management plans to open 35 new stores in 2025 and anticipates further double-digit sales growth despite a normalizing slowdown in same-store sales [5]. Stock Performance - Despite solid fundamentals, SFM's stock has fallen over 36% in the past three months due to market concerns regarding slowing same-store growth, competition, and perceived consumer weakness [6]. - The current stock price around $105 is viewed as an attractive entry point, with potential opportunities to add on weakness toward $90 [6][7]. - SFM continues to generate strong free cash flow and shareholder returns through share buybacks, indicating a compelling risk-reward profile [7].

Grocery Outlet Conference Call Summary Company Overview - **Company**: Grocery Outlet - **Industry**: Food Retail Key Points and Arguments Financial Performance - SNAP benefits disruption impacted sales, accounting for approximately 9% of total sales, leading to an 8% decline in SNAP sales in November [2][3] - Non-SNAP sales also experienced a half-point deceleration during the same period [3] - Despite challenges, positive traffic was maintained, indicating customer engagement [4] Consumer Behavior - Lower-income customers are under financial pressure, leading to a shift towards lower-priced items and smaller sizes [5][18] - The company observed a stable trend in units per transaction, but a drop in Average Unit Retail (AUR) was noted, indicating a trade-down effect [5][18] Store Experience and Operations - The company is implementing a "Refresh program" to enhance the in-store experience based on customer feedback [12] - Changes include better navigation, co-locating produce and meat, and clearer value communication, resulting in mid-single-digit sales increases [15][16] - Pilot stores have shown significant sales improvements, with some stores reporting sales increases of over 100% after layout changes [22] Marketing and Communication - The company is focusing on clearer in-store communication and external marketing to enhance customer understanding of value propositions [39] - Customer testimonials highlight the effectiveness of the store's pricing and value, with customers expressing satisfaction with their savings [39][45] Growth Strategy - The company plans to slow down new store openings to focus on improving core business operations, with a target of 30-35 net new stores next year [35][36] - Emphasis on infill growth rather than new market expansion to enhance returns on invested capital [35] Supply Chain and Inventory Management - Improvements in forecasting and inventory management are being implemented to reduce waste and enhance product freshness [41][42] - The company is addressing historical issues with visibility in inventory management, which has affected gross margins [59][60] IO (Independent Operator) Engagement - Increased communication and support for IOs are prioritized to ensure alignment and operational success [53] - The company is refining its pipeline to attract experienced retail talent for IO positions [57] Margin Stability - Margins have stabilized, but there are ongoing opportunities to reduce shrink and improve inventory management [60][61] Future Outlook - The company is optimistic about the rollout of operational changes across more than 150 stores next year, aiming for significant improvements in sales and customer satisfaction [65] Additional Important Insights - The company is focusing on building trust with customers and IOs through consistent product availability and clear communication of value [50][64] - The competitive landscape shows a lack of direct competitors in the closeout off-price grocery space, positioning Grocery Outlet favorably [51] This summary encapsulates the key insights from the Grocery Outlet conference call, highlighting the company's current challenges, strategic initiatives, and future growth plans.