The industry’s trade association, the Retail Council of Canada, said the new policy “unfortunately” targets large grocers exclusively.

“Which is impractical, as Canadian retailers lack direct control and influence over the global supply chain,” said Michelle Wasylyshen, the council’s national spokesperson.

  • jadero@lemmy.ca
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    1 year ago

    … Canadian retailers lack direct control and influence over the global supply chain…

    I’m going to call BS on that one. Some of the largest retailers own many parts of the supply chain and exercise monopsony power over many other parts.

    • CompN12@lemmy.frozeninferno.xyz
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      1 year ago

      Ikr, like you’re telling me loblaws owned Zehrs cant cut down on their presidents choice (Loblaw) brand products shipped by loblaws transportation and logistics? They really have no control over that?