A planned boycott, organized by a Reddit group called ‘Loblaws is out of control,’ aims to reduce grocery prices and increase food security for Canadians.
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Consumer psychology can help explain why boycotts sometimes fail, as well as help predict when they are likely to succeed.
Retailers in Canada have some serious work to do to rebuild trust and demonstrate their commitment to both ethical practices and community well-being.
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Although it’s rooted in legitimate grievances, the ‘Steal from Loblaws Day’ campaign is not only illegal, but also fails to achieve its intended objective and risks undermining economic stability.
Members of Nigeria’s labour unions protesting over the minimum wage in Lagos in 2021.
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Poorer countries will be hit hardest, as a new study shows.
Traders in Wuse, Abuja. Nigeria’s inflation is driven by soaring food costs and the fall of the country’s currency.
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Many Canadians are puzzled by food prices remaining high despite the Bank of Canada’s efforts to curb inflation. If interest rate policies aren’t bringing food prices down, then what will?
Of the 34 million Americans who suffer from food insecurity, 9 million are children.
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