Loblaw ending 50% discount on some food items raises concerns about anti-competitive behaviour

While a move by Loblaw to end its 50 per cent discount on perishable foods like meat, fruit and vegetables as they near their best-before dates may anger some consumers, there's nothing to suggest it runs afoul of competition laws or is an act of collusion, some experts say.

Loblaw ending 50% discount on some food items raises concerns about anti-competitive behaviour
Two people by shopping carts in the fruit and vegetable section of a grocery store.

While a move by Loblaw to end its 50 per cent discount on perishable foods like meat, fruit and vegetables as they near their best-before dates may anger some consumers, there's nothing to suggest it runs afoul of competition laws or is an act of collusion, some experts say.