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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Increasing the minimum wage is a temporary fix. Upgrading the skills of Nigerian workers is the surest way of boosting their wages.
A food market in Ghana, where many already don’t have access to a healthy and varied diet.
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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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Factors pushing inflation rates downwards in other parts of the world are achieving the exact opposite result in Nigeria.
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Pressure for greater transparency by food producers and retailers about costs is increasing as rising grocery prices hit the hip pocket.
The Bank of Canada’s interest rate hikes don’t seem to be affecting food prices at all.
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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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For many Americans, a healthy diet of fruits, vegetables and whole grains is beyond their reach.