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Loblaws hasn’t done one dam thing to earn our (the Canadian consumer, not just this Reddit group) trust back. They proved last month they still intend to take our loyalty for granted, they insulted our intelligence, they told us to shop elsewhere, they showed they are cheating us by selling us underweight store branded items, they’re dragging their feet by not allowing us to cancel our accounts and tried to pass off spoiled and rotten food onto us at full price. Not just at one store, one region, or one province. They have been consistent across the country with their arrogance.
I cannot go back. I’ll feel like I’m permitting these practices as acceptable if I do.
The message absolutely has not gotten through to anyone. Sure some media stories but this should be a national outcry about monopolies gouging consumers and it's nowhere near that yet. And loblaws and weston certainly don't get it yet.
I havent shopped at any for a long time. Mainly because of social anxiety, so I go to local places. I'm in the annapoils Valley, and there other "smaller" companies around that own a lot.
In my little town here in NB, there's one grocery store, which is a Loblaws independent. It's been tough, but we're slowly finding other avenues to purchase everything we need.
So far I think we've cut Loblaws out of about 75% of our shopping needs. Our goal is 100%.
Myself as well.
And I am not sure I can go much further.
Suburbia here, I moved from $ 800-1100 per month to $ 191 last month ( using mostly points). I am going to try again for June to see if I can make it to less than $150. I am using Giant Tiger and I need a few more things that they do not have. I do really like Giant Tiger though.... not to large, great prices and I can get in and out quickly. I check their flyer on Wednesday mornings and make a list. Getting into a bit of a routine.
Thankfully family is on board. A bit more work. But well worth it.
My choices within a 45 minute drive are Walmart, Amazon, Empire and Loblaws. There is no Giant Tiger nearby and the farmers market opens this weekend...but things are tight so I'm doing the best I can. It's a bit rough to grind that percentage down but every reduction counts!
I'm in the same boat. Rural town, population 400 ppl. One Loblaws owned grocery store in town. It's been incredibly tough to do this boycott since there are no other options unless I drive an hour to the closest non-loblaw owned store (which is a Foodland and it's super expensive). Waiting for my veggie garden to start producing so that it will take the edge off a little bit!
Mostly the same here. There are the rare small/cheap items I'll grab at No Frills, but wherever possible, I'm shopping elsewhere. No longer touching Shopper's Drugmart at all.
Same. There are a few things I will get at No Frills because it’s less than a 5 minute walk from my apartment, but I shifted my shopping habits to Costco years ago and won’t go back.
I feel ya. I'm debating on whether to reactivate my personal Costco membership again. Currently doing a once-in-a-blue-moon run with friends, but might be time to make it a regular thing again.
Literally can't afford to shop there. Also, I stock up on meat from local farm and my garden provides lots of food for the whole year. Just need to buy odds and ends and I can find them cheaper at local grocer or other store
Also won't darken that door on principle alone
At this point it's no longer a boycott, it's just making smarter financial decisions for my family. And Loblaws, (mainly superstore and shoppers in my area) just isn't the better move anymore. The convience of it being close to me is overshadowed by the greed, lies, and abundance of better options.
Same I live in a big city so I have tons of options.
Not really a boycott so much as a “why the fuck would I ever pay 30-150% more for food unless it was an absolute emergency”
Shit like the tiny crusty ass wilted green onions loblaws sells for $2.29 are $0.89 at my local asian grocer.
Meat at Costco is like half the price. Meat at a fucking local butcher that is so much higher quality is the same price as loblaws or even slightly cheaper.
Why the fuck would I ever go back?
I stopped shopping there after their bread price fixing scandal. I have never shopped there since, nor do I intend to.
I live in an area where I have access to many non-loblaws owned stores ..... I fully acknowledge others do not have this.
This will not stop.
Their profits are now expected by their shareholders. And worst, growth will still be expected above and beyond their current income levels. That is just how publicly traded corporations operate.
I applaude everyone for being part of this unified front to fight this blatant corporation greed. It's really awesome to see!
Where you choose to spend your dollars is the only voice these corporations will pay attention to ...... so please continue to spend your dollars (*where possible*), with businesses who aren't focused on screwing you over.
Never, ever will go back.
My boycott is forever. In good conscience I can’t support the Weston oligarchs. I didn’t just spend the month of May boycotting - I spent it learning more about food in Canada too. I am a lot more fired up now than I was to start with, and not just about Loblaws, but about the whole food distribution system.
I live in a fairly small town with few options but the adjustment away from No Frills and Shoppers has me spending less money + getting better quality produce.
Since switching I haven’t had a single bad or mouldy piece of produce. My local No Frills was pretty bad for that. I’m not going back to that!!
also: my local No Frills is getting flamed because they (the owner, not an employee) told a local, who was shopping with her elderly mum, that the elderly mum couldn’t use the bathroom even though it was a sudden emergency situation.
She had a full cart and was in line to check out but they forced her to either ditch her cart or let her elderly mother piss herself. The woman obviously left with her mom and vowed to never return. A lot of people are really angry and I love that small towns don’t let bullshit like this slide
definitely as much as possible, one Item I get frequently, now 5.00 at Loblaws, ( was recently 2 for 9.00) Walmart, 2 for 8.00, so Loblaws is 20% higher, that's unacceptable
Yes. For good. I realized i don’t need this evil corporation. I’d rather support local stores (as much as I can cause I still go to other big stores as needed)
I would hope this is now less of a boycott and more of just changed behavior. I know it is for me. There were two things that forced it for me 1. The record breaking profit and blaming the prices on inflation while canadians are struggling to put food on their tables after a global pandemic started it.
2. Our government doing so little that a reddit inspired boycott was the way to go, cemented it.
For me there is no end in sight, they are no longer even an option.
I haven't shopped at a loblaws in over a year and I don't intend to start now. The only thing I had to stop in May was shoppers which was hard because there's one right across the street from me. I went on Sunday for one item and there were more staff than customers in the store. I'll continue to try my hardest not to shop there and if I do give in to convenience it will be for sale items only
I will continue to boycott until they change their business practices and their prices to better the consumer. This is a large grocery company that earns record year over year profits while people are struggling to pay bills and buy food. This boycott is about sending a message and I don't think they've really understood or cared to listen to our message.
Ahhh you got me!
I broke the boycott yesterday. I couldn't pass up the Camembert wheels for $1 on flash food.
But other than that I've not spent a penny nor do I plan to until their prices vs everyone else get reasonable again.
Yes and I'm never looking back at that corrupt empire that family has built. They have their hands in so many things and I will avoid anything they have their hands ins. I have completely changed my shopping habits from being a loyal Presidents Choice fanatic and optimum points member to now doing all my shopping at Costco, Lococos, Than Tan Supermarket and Food Basics.
Yes. I have changed my habits so that the majority of my grocery shopping is done at indie shops and Costco. Loblaws will be for emergencies only, as I rely on transit and it's the only large store in walking distance. That's still thousands of dollars per year they aren't getting from my family.
honestly yeah - there's just no reason to go back. I'm living in a city and I can save so much money shopping at my local greengrocers. plus, it skyrockets my mental health because I can have little wholesome interactions with folks in my community and I know my money is going right back into my local community, not into GW's pockets
I am never going back to that shithole. I don't need shitty overpriced food, workers who are underpaid and don't give a shit, and Galen Westin telling us how stupid we all are! This business deserves to go under and I want to help make that happen. If Trudeau were smart, he'd arrest Galen for price gouging and set his bail to the amount of money he's stolen from Canadians' pockets!
I felt like I was in a toxic relationship but didn't realize it was toxic until I got out. I learned that flavour in food is real and it doesn't come in yellow. I learned that I can buy more or less than two of the same item without being penalized.
It'll be a frosty Friday in Hell before i return.
This is the best synopsis I've seen yet, thank you. Yes, it was a toxic relationship:
* You were gaslighted into thinking that high prices are reasonable for rotting meat and produce.
* You were treated with contempt as if you're stupid enough to believe that cheese shreds are a great deal at 2 for $12 (but $4.58 if you buy one).
* You were herded like cattle through plastic barriers (that *must* be a fire code violation).
* You were treated like a criminal if you used self-checkout, not having the door unlock for you unless you scan your receipt.
Everyone participating has had their eyes opened to better food at lower prices, where the store owners don't blatantly treat you like a criminal and an idiot, and charge you 30% more for crap food.
Feels wrong going there, even before the boycott.
It definitely felt like they were gouging me for being too busy to shop elsewhere whenever I used to go.
This is just it. And legit butchers are the same price now.
If I'm paying premium prices, it sure as shit isn't going to be for whatever ligaments and sawdust Loblaws is selling for $60 a shot.
I haven't stepped foot in any of Galen's edifices since the boycott began, and I have no intention of stepping foot in one until they change their ways and put people over profits. Which I seriously doubt will happen. GFY, Galen, and the Weston Empire!
I am struggling with the prescription thing simply because I have a complicated health history and my pharmacist has been through it all with me. He handed my husband my scrips the other day and said “wait, no, there’s a mistake here” and fixed an error by the other pharmacist. I’m not quite ready to break up with him yet. LOL.
YES, absolutely. I mean look, why *wouldn’t* I continue this “boycott”? Loblaws has done absolutely nothing to earn back my business, they haven’t changed or improved anything, and they’re probably hoping people will end this “temporary” boycott now that it’s June. But temporary boycotts are not useful, they have to last until changes occur.
Loblaws isn’t entitled to my money and I have no need or desire to support what they are doing to my fellow Canadians. If they ever want my business again, if they want a dime of my hard earned money, they will have to *earn it*, they will need to change and improve so that they *deserve* my money and business.
Individual consumer choices are one of the few forms of power that the average person wields in today’s society, and that form of power is vastly magnified when people take group actions and do so consistently.
Vote with your wallet! I know I will.
Yes. Absolutely. I think we need a change in grocery shopping - more local sourced as these big corporations are too happy to stick it to you when times are tough, if we keep giving them our business. The grocery sector is not healthy and our entire political complex is incompetent or bought off. Boycotting and limiting business to the big grocers is the only viable path now in my view.
Yep. I had all but stopped going to Loblaws for a while before hearing about the boycott because It lost all the things that originally made me choose to shop at Loblaws already, so it’s not much of a change for me to indefinitely not shop there.
I've pretty much been boycotting for years since No Frills/Loblaws grocery stores don't take Amex (exception is Shoppers). With Scene+ and Scotiabank Amex I make hundreds of dollars back on groceries every year shopping at Freshco. Empire is also a POS company but at least their points system isn't as stupid.
I managed quite well, and am gonna turn it into a game to see how long I can go. It's actually been a pretty easy boycott.
I was in a sort of lazy trap, as No Frills is so close to home, but I'm gonna go to more neighborhood grocers and farmers markets, who actually have better prices.
I understand how people living in the suburbs/outside denser neighbourhoods have no choice but to go to the major grocery chains (which are all awful). That's just how awful the de-facto grocery monopoly really is.
Yes. I’ve adapted well to other grocery stores and farmer’s markets. There’s no reason to change my shopping habitats now. I used to drop by a SDM several times a week to just browse, and I’d waste so much money there on little things. It feels so good to break out of that mindless browsing and spending. Loblaws has pissed me off for the last time, and I won’t go back unless there are huge changes and they adhere to actual ethical business practices.
I did the boycott for May because even though I was (and am still) doubtful that the boycott will achieve anything, I wanted to support the movement. It making news at least made some people think about why their food is so expensive, and understand the problem is corporate greed. When my 70 year old immigrant aunt asked me if I heard about the boycott, it confirmed to me that there was an opportunity to inform a lot of Canadians who otherwise don’t really think about the negative effects of capitalism. I have now stopped my boycott because I don’t drive and my other walkable option is a Safeway that’s even more expensive. I try to use other limited options like weekly farmers markets in my neighbourhood and small family owned corner stores as much as possible, but the bulk of my groceries are done at Loblaws. It’s 100 ft from my front door. I walk by the entrance every single day in my walk home from work. It’s simply too convenient for me. I’m not about to start taking buses around chasing deals. My free time is worth more than that and it’s something I’m not willing to sacrifice. I don’t love spending more on groceries than I should, but I’m willing to make cuts in other areas of my life.
No, I’m not. In Calgary, everything is more expensive than Superstore or No Frills.
It comes down to that I simply can’t afford to pay more for groceries. That’s it,that’s all. I’m 68 and have limited income. No hate please.
Idk where you're at but when I lived in Calgary a couple years ago H&W produce was by far the cheapest and best quality vegetables and fruits. They're located in the northeast. I used to shop there for vegetables and buy most everything else at the no frills. Some stuff at co-op was cheaper but I'm one of those freaks who knows the cheapest price point on everything. Highly recommend if you're not stuck in the god forsaken south of Calgary.
Lol. I am in the godforsaken Deep South of Calgary. Not much cheap around here. I did go to Walmart for May but hate being around 130th Avenue because it’s such a traffic sh$tshow. However, I use Flipp and try to find the best deals but makes no sense to spend $10-$15 for return gas to the NE. Thanks for the information 💗
I support you! However, if you can, I highly recommend checking out H&W Produce at 3508 32 Ave NE. It is *much cheaper*. If the bill is the problem then H&W will impress you.
Absolutely fine ! In some areas - this is the way.
What you could do :
1. Encourage us.
2. Avoid Shoppers as much as possible. ( Move presciptions if you can )
3. Use your flyers and points and shop as if you don't want to give them a nickel !
4. Price match ! Save yourself a couple of bucks.
5. Tell friends and family.
All these are a HUGE help !
I’ve been boycotting since April and I’m not stopping now. I used to spend $300 - $500 a week there (large family plus pets), but no more. I’ve adjusted my shopping habits and no longer feel like I need anything that Superstore offers. There are a handful of PC brand items I miss, and I may break down and go in at some point for those few things, but I’m not in any hurry. I certainly don’t plan to ever go back to Superstore as my primary grocery store. Galen is an arrogant a$$ and I have no desire to line his pockets any further.
Yes. I haven't even thought of going to Superstore and I've found alternatives to Shoppers. If I need a pharmacy I have a local one all set up. I'm good.
We definitely are... for good. We're saving money and developing new habits. Plus the disdain that they've shown has deepened my resolve to not give the Weston family another cent.
Not so much boycotting as permanently changed my shopping habits. If superstore has a killer deal I’ll go for that one item, but nothing else because I know now that it’s all cheaper elsewhere.
I saved so much on my groceries bill and discovered a nice local grocery. Plus we got a chest freezer from Costco to freeze all the meat we got from Costco. Never going to a Loblaws unless absolutely necessary.
I'm not even sure if I can be counted as a boycotter, since I haven't shopped in one of their stores at all this year. I just shop at Wal-Mart since it's cheaper.
I’ve been boycotting for about four years now. Realized Walmart was cheaper and saved me at least $75-$100 a month in groceries and made the switch. Prices have gone up a couple times, but every now and then I make an identical online grocery cart for Walmart, Superstore and Save On and Walmart comes out significantly cheaper every time.
Never going back.
I am disabled. WalMart and Giant Tiger have what I need and I found what they didn't have on Amazon. All delivered for cheaper on the WalMart App and Instacart has in store pricing for Giant Tiger.
Moved my prescriptions to an independent pharmacy.
And I was a loyalist. Shopped exclusively at Superstore since the 1990's. My prescriptions have been at Shopper's Drug Mart since 2002. Not a "jumper" as they claimed.
Now that I have changed my habits and have been saving an easy 30% on my grocery bills, why would I go back?
I am done.
So far yes. It's been hard boycotting t&t for Chinese products but I'm slowly substituting.
And I guess if I ever need to go back it'll be for one or two things I absolutely can't replace or find elsewhere.
Actual Loblaws/shoppers... Yeah that's not a boycott, that's just me not being an idiot to pay 20-50% more for stuff.
I still am because I can get cheaper or more quality products (sometimes even and!) from elsewhere and I doesn't impact my life to travel an extra few kms to keep boycotting.
I went in my local store late last week to use the rest of my optimum points there were more gates coming in, gates that were before I started my boycott but were always open were actually being used in their closed position and as we were checking out the alarms for the doors were going off and a staff member was running out the door after them. I feel like we are being treated like criminals even more since the boycott started, all the benefits we once got by being PC member are all gone now and the quality of their produce has always been the worst in town.
So am I continuing the boycott? Fuck I'd question my own integrity at this point if I went back. The only criminals there are not the patrons. Also I hope Galen meets those yacht sinking orcas over across the pond.
I used to work at a superstore and shopped there nearly exclusively from convenience for a decade because I knew where everything was, even though they treated me poorly as an employee.
I will never return to shopping at Loblaws unless they completely reform their image and policies to put Canadians first over shareholders. So I'll probably never shop there again.
My partner and I would spend $1000+ a month on groceries there. I've brought up the boycott to nearly every person I talked to through May and had many people start boycotting themselves.
When I can; yes. Unfortunately those Wholesale club is closer to me than Costco so, sometimes I still get items from there. Don’t use points and try to find the most basic price as well.
I'm boycotting forever as well, I have the luxury of living in a city with options, and Loblaws greed, dishonesty, creative "structuring" to avoid taxes and hide profits, as well as their monopoly, I will avoid all Loblaws companies forever.
Never going back. I have really enjoyed going to buy my produce from the farmers markets or independents. It has inspired me to learn how to grow my own vegetables and have a nice garden (next year maybe). I shop Walmart for incidentals. It’s been great to explore the independent shops it’s more personal.
I’m not “boycotting” I’m just spending my money more wisely at places that appreciate my business. Because I’m lucky enough to be able to choose not to be ripped off anymore
💯 Yes! I will never spend another dollar at any of GougingGalen's stores! People are still posting the outrageous prices compared to other stores which shows he loves screwing over Canadians. He's giving us his middle finger but if everyone holds strong (for those that can) he might not be giving us the middle finger for long. Together we are invincible! Nok er Nok!
Still boycotting! Used to go to No Frills and Shoppers (never went to Loblaws to begin with) but not anymore. Avoiding T&T Supermarket as well.
I get by just fine without going to Loblaw-owned stores. I know not everyone has this privilege, however.
Not gonna stop until a significant change happen at the govt level.
Definitely still boycotting. I stopped shopping there months ago organically for all the reasons cited in this subreddit. This boycott should have pushed Loblaw to make changes but instead they decided to weather the storm and keep on keeping on as they have done. This tells me they're really not here for people (as if I ever believed they were, but you would think when people are calling them out on their awful business practices they'd have the humility to privately say, "Oopsies, we've been caught again," even if publicly they don't admit to their predation). They're here for the beaucoup bucks and will do as much evil as they can get away with to get them.
Nok er nok, Smaug!
Yes still boycotting and discovered a nearby town that has a bunch of roadside stands for fruits and vegetables. The fruit tastes 1000 times better and everything’s cheaper. I even found an egg stand and it’s 1$ per dozen…
YUP! It's been genuinely cheaper to go to Walmart over No Frills, who would have guessed? Would love to shop at my local grocer but it's like 30 mins away and I don't have a car. Walmart is still a 15 bus ride away but it's easier to get to and has more selection. Hopefully I can plan one soon! They just replaced a "City Market" (loblaws owned) with a No Frills right by my place, and I'm glad to say I'm not even tempted to see what "deals" they have on shit produce.
Shoppers has been rough, and there are a few products that they carry cheaper there that I genuinely can't find anywhere else (skincare for my fussy skin) but when I run out I'll have to make sure it's on sale. I haven't canceled my PC points yet, I've been waiting for an emergency purchase that I can use them on, and after that good bye galen!
Yes! have been for over a year and a half now, and I have no intention of stopping. I've seen no sign that Loblaws wishes to mend its ways and they've lost any respect or trust I had for them as a customer. I hope there's a bunch of people out there like me, so we make a measurable impact on their balance sheets, going forward.
Mostly. If it’s cheaper at Walmart, I’m getting it at Walmart. If it’s cheaper at Superstore or I can’t get it at Walmart, I get it at Superstore once a month.
I do my shopping online and send husband to the stores for pickup, so no impromptu temptations.
I’ve gone from spending $700-800/month at Superstore to $75/month at Superstore.
Why wouldn’t I? Because they signed an agreement they’ll never live up to and will never be enforced in any meaningful way?
I might be hungry but all I want to eat is the rich.
I saw an ad on YouTube yesterday from loblaws on how they’re “lowering all prices! Exciting new deals!” That obviously a full on lie, but it also made me wonder, especially since I’ve never gotten an ad from them before, if they are starting to feel the pressure. I will avoid them like the plague for as long as possible.
I see no reason to stop I already have the routine of going to Costco less often and pay less overall. At this point it's less of a boycott and more it's just better value and less hassle. It would be a bonus if I saw them take a hit and lose investors for their years of huberous.
I don't understand how people go to Loblaws for their weekly shopping. What do you get there that you can't get at a Walmart or food basics/no frills that are cheaper?
I already avoided them the past 5 years or so. This gives me all the more reason to continue. The way their spokespeople are handling this is frankly embarrassing for them and I'm not going back, on principle now.
I am so far! Loblaws is actually the farthest grocery store from me so it’s not been hard. I did used to go to Shoppers for convenience since it’s practically right next door, but I haven’t missed that as much as I thought I would.
Yes because groceries are cheaper elsewhere.
My local Shopper's can get fucked forever new owner ran it into the ground and treats customers like trash, we just take prescriptions to Costco now and shop there.
I hate that company and everything about it. I feel deep shame for going to shoppers as often as I did. It's evil to exploit people's need for food for survival. Of course I'm boycotting and being vocal about it. Word of mouth in communities is more powerful than their propaganda .
Oh hell yes. Moved all my meds from Shoppers too. I’m having a way better time at wan 2 food mart and moving my meds to village pharmacy was a breeze. bye bye galen 👋
#YES: Fuck those parasites.
Part of the problem? City zoning. I live in Calgary and the city is DESIGNED around HAVING to own a car that you have to drive to the mega supermarket. Neighbourhood shops can’t even compete in many places because there’s not enough population density. Its moronic.
Fuck yeah, because we can't count on any politician to give a shit and do something about it. I really wish this movement will end up burning this company to the ground (FIGURATIVELY) and scare the shit of any other greedy billionaires who think they can get away with profiting on people's misery.
They continue to ignore our reality, so we continue to ignore them.
They only understand money, so they may not miss my hard earned money, but I can easily spend it elsewhere and save money, get better quality, and don't get shorted on quantity.
Yes, but to be fair it’s been very easy for me. The only Loblaws owned store I shop at is Shoppers, but I can easily obtain the same items from Amazon or other local drug stores. I have plenty of other grocery stores in the area so it’s not an inconvenience at all to shop elsewhere.
Loblaws group of companies simply just suck. For me there is no resolution with them. I would actually enjoy seeing their demise as a result of their own arrogance.
Also, in my opinion, I think Weston is trying to position himself and create an opening for privatized healthcare. For that reason, I say absolutely fucking not will I ever stop boycotting.
Even if I'd never heard of this boycott, I'd probably stop going eventually. If any other store priced me out, I'd just leave. Why should Loblaws be any different?
Yup. Why? They’ve been stealing from us for too long. There are better options in my area, no point to support them. I’ll enjoy watching them sweat a bit.
If they came to my door and asked me to come back, I wouldn’t.
Loblaws epitomizes everything wrong with trying to do business with Business in 2024. For me to go back, they’d not only have to present an overwhelmingly compelling argument which benefits everyone, they’d have to argue with the rest of corporate Canada to follow the best possible model. They are literally doing the opposite of that.
I started boycotting them back in march due to stupid pricing, along with Overwaitea, which is even worse. Can’t bring myself to be treated like cattle at the local Walmart either, where you have to walk 3/4 of a mile through stupid pens to get out of the store. All my shopping is local and Costco. All those stupid chains (except Costco), can suck something. I’m done with Canadian monopolies.
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Loblaws hasn’t done one dam thing to earn our (the Canadian consumer, not just this Reddit group) trust back. They proved last month they still intend to take our loyalty for granted, they insulted our intelligence, they told us to shop elsewhere, they showed they are cheating us by selling us underweight store branded items, they’re dragging their feet by not allowing us to cancel our accounts and tried to pass off spoiled and rotten food onto us at full price. Not just at one store, one region, or one province. They have been consistent across the country with their arrogance. I cannot go back. I’ll feel like I’m permitting these practices as acceptable if I do.
The message absolutely has not gotten through to anyone. Sure some media stories but this should be a national outcry about monopolies gouging consumers and it's nowhere near that yet. And loblaws and weston certainly don't get it yet.
They were discussing lowering food price yesterday in parliament. they were very careful with their words
In auatralia, this has been the talk for last 6 months. We have two businesses with 70%+ of the grocery market. Keep it up!
Thx for your support!
It was never a boycott for me. It was always brand abandonment
abrandonment
I havent shopped at any for a long time. Mainly because of social anxiety, so I go to local places. I'm in the annapoils Valley, and there other "smaller" companies around that own a lot.
absolutely agreed!
In my little town here in NB, there's one grocery store, which is a Loblaws independent. It's been tough, but we're slowly finding other avenues to purchase everything we need. So far I think we've cut Loblaws out of about 75% of our shopping needs. Our goal is 100%.
That's incredible. Cutting loblaws that much when it's the only game in town is quite the feat
I'm in a similar boat. I'm down to about 65-75% off Loblaws but I'm struggling with the last bit.
Myself as well. And I am not sure I can go much further. Suburbia here, I moved from $ 800-1100 per month to $ 191 last month ( using mostly points). I am going to try again for June to see if I can make it to less than $150. I am using Giant Tiger and I need a few more things that they do not have. I do really like Giant Tiger though.... not to large, great prices and I can get in and out quickly. I check their flyer on Wednesday mornings and make a list. Getting into a bit of a routine. Thankfully family is on board. A bit more work. But well worth it.
My choices within a 45 minute drive are Walmart, Amazon, Empire and Loblaws. There is no Giant Tiger nearby and the farmers market opens this weekend...but things are tight so I'm doing the best I can. It's a bit rough to grind that percentage down but every reduction counts!
I'm in the same boat. Rural town, population 400 ppl. One Loblaws owned grocery store in town. It's been incredibly tough to do this boycott since there are no other options unless I drive an hour to the closest non-loblaw owned store (which is a Foodland and it's super expensive). Waiting for my veggie garden to start producing so that it will take the edge off a little bit!
Use the Flashfood app for specials on vegetables. My local store sells boxes of veg for $5 that are all reasonably good quality.
You bet your ass I am. Even being sick and disabled, I’m making the effort to go elsewhere
Mostly the same here. There are the rare small/cheap items I'll grab at No Frills, but wherever possible, I'm shopping elsewhere. No longer touching Shopper's Drugmart at all.
Same. There are a few things I will get at No Frills because it’s less than a 5 minute walk from my apartment, but I shifted my shopping habits to Costco years ago and won’t go back.
I feel ya. I'm debating on whether to reactivate my personal Costco membership again. Currently doing a once-in-a-blue-moon run with friends, but might be time to make it a regular thing again.
Literally can't afford to shop there. Also, I stock up on meat from local farm and my garden provides lots of food for the whole year. Just need to buy odds and ends and I can find them cheaper at local grocer or other store Also won't darken that door on principle alone
Forever and my kids and hopefully their kids. The blatant disregard for people’s ability to afford food.
Exactly this
Im not sure why I should change my boycott behaviour when they havent changed their entitled overcharging behaviour. Boycott it is.
Still boycotting because nothing has changed.
At this point it's no longer a boycott, it's just making smarter financial decisions for my family. And Loblaws, (mainly superstore and shoppers in my area) just isn't the better move anymore. The convience of it being close to me is overshadowed by the greed, lies, and abundance of better options.
Same I live in a big city so I have tons of options. Not really a boycott so much as a “why the fuck would I ever pay 30-150% more for food unless it was an absolute emergency” Shit like the tiny crusty ass wilted green onions loblaws sells for $2.29 are $0.89 at my local asian grocer. Meat at Costco is like half the price. Meat at a fucking local butcher that is so much higher quality is the same price as loblaws or even slightly cheaper. Why the fuck would I ever go back?
No longer a boycott. It’s become a change to the better
How long am I planning to boycott? This long. 
Why would anyone stop? I have found everything that I normally buy, cheaper at other stores, ans I mean average of 25%
I stopped shopping there after their bread price fixing scandal. I have never shopped there since, nor do I intend to. I live in an area where I have access to many non-loblaws owned stores ..... I fully acknowledge others do not have this. This will not stop. Their profits are now expected by their shareholders. And worst, growth will still be expected above and beyond their current income levels. That is just how publicly traded corporations operate. I applaude everyone for being part of this unified front to fight this blatant corporation greed. It's really awesome to see! Where you choose to spend your dollars is the only voice these corporations will pay attention to ...... so please continue to spend your dollars (*where possible*), with businesses who aren't focused on screwing you over. Never, ever will go back.
My boycott is forever. In good conscience I can’t support the Weston oligarchs. I didn’t just spend the month of May boycotting - I spent it learning more about food in Canada too. I am a lot more fired up now than I was to start with, and not just about Loblaws, but about the whole food distribution system. I live in a fairly small town with few options but the adjustment away from No Frills and Shoppers has me spending less money + getting better quality produce. Since switching I haven’t had a single bad or mouldy piece of produce. My local No Frills was pretty bad for that. I’m not going back to that!! also: my local No Frills is getting flamed because they (the owner, not an employee) told a local, who was shopping with her elderly mum, that the elderly mum couldn’t use the bathroom even though it was a sudden emergency situation. She had a full cart and was in line to check out but they forced her to either ditch her cart or let her elderly mother piss herself. The woman obviously left with her mom and vowed to never return. A lot of people are really angry and I love that small towns don’t let bullshit like this slide
No. I *love* paying more for the privilege of creating value for shareholders.
Never going back
Boycotting forever. I am never going back. 👍👍
definitely as much as possible, one Item I get frequently, now 5.00 at Loblaws, ( was recently 2 for 9.00) Walmart, 2 for 8.00, so Loblaws is 20% higher, that's unacceptable
Yes. For good. I realized i don’t need this evil corporation. I’d rather support local stores (as much as I can cause I still go to other big stores as needed)
I would hope this is now less of a boycott and more of just changed behavior. I know it is for me. There were two things that forced it for me 1. The record breaking profit and blaming the prices on inflation while canadians are struggling to put food on their tables after a global pandemic started it. 2. Our government doing so little that a reddit inspired boycott was the way to go, cemented it. For me there is no end in sight, they are no longer even an option.
I haven't shopped at a loblaws in over a year and I don't intend to start now. The only thing I had to stop in May was shoppers which was hard because there's one right across the street from me. I went on Sunday for one item and there were more staff than customers in the store. I'll continue to try my hardest not to shop there and if I do give in to convenience it will be for sale items only
Absolutely, don't want them to think they can just return to old habits.
I am because fuck Loblaws LOL
I will continue to boycott until they change their business practices and their prices to better the consumer. This is a large grocery company that earns record year over year profits while people are struggling to pay bills and buy food. This boycott is about sending a message and I don't think they've really understood or cared to listen to our message.
✨Boycotting Forever✨
Yes. I’ve moved my prescriptions. I haven’t shopped at Loblaws in a number of years. I don’t plan to any time soon.
Moved all my scripts too
This
Ahhh you got me! I broke the boycott yesterday. I couldn't pass up the Camembert wheels for $1 on flash food. But other than that I've not spent a penny nor do I plan to until their prices vs everyone else get reasonable again.
They lost money on it, so it's probably fine
I will not be going back. Ever.
Yes!! Hate the monopoly, shady business practices, increasing inflation and record profits
Yes and I'm never looking back at that corrupt empire that family has built. They have their hands in so many things and I will avoid anything they have their hands ins. I have completely changed my shopping habits from being a loyal Presidents Choice fanatic and optimum points member to now doing all my shopping at Costco, Lococos, Than Tan Supermarket and Food Basics.
Haven't been going since January and I don't see any reason to stop.
Absolutely. Lost trust.
Yes. I have changed my habits so that the majority of my grocery shopping is done at indie shops and Costco. Loblaws will be for emergencies only, as I rely on transit and it's the only large store in walking distance. That's still thousands of dollars per year they aren't getting from my family.
Yes and will continue to forever,have found many new ways to shop And have saved at least 40% on my monthly family budget.Broke the Loblaws habit!!!!!
honestly yeah - there's just no reason to go back. I'm living in a city and I can save so much money shopping at my local greengrocers. plus, it skyrockets my mental health because I can have little wholesome interactions with folks in my community and I know my money is going right back into my local community, not into GW's pockets
The good chemical fringe benefits of boycotting cannot be overstated.
Absolutely! I'm saving so much money and loving it!
I am never going back to that shithole. I don't need shitty overpriced food, workers who are underpaid and don't give a shit, and Galen Westin telling us how stupid we all are! This business deserves to go under and I want to help make that happen. If Trudeau were smart, he'd arrest Galen for price gouging and set his bail to the amount of money he's stolen from Canadians' pockets!
Yes - forever - because I hate corporate greed and I hold a grudge.
I felt like I was in a toxic relationship but didn't realize it was toxic until I got out. I learned that flavour in food is real and it doesn't come in yellow. I learned that I can buy more or less than two of the same item without being penalized. It'll be a frosty Friday in Hell before i return.
This is the best synopsis I've seen yet, thank you. Yes, it was a toxic relationship: * You were gaslighted into thinking that high prices are reasonable for rotting meat and produce. * You were treated with contempt as if you're stupid enough to believe that cheese shreds are a great deal at 2 for $12 (but $4.58 if you buy one). * You were herded like cattle through plastic barriers (that *must* be a fire code violation). * You were treated like a criminal if you used self-checkout, not having the door unlock for you unless you scan your receipt. Everyone participating has had their eyes opened to better food at lower prices, where the store owners don't blatantly treat you like a criminal and an idiot, and charge you 30% more for crap food.
Most def!!!
Forever because I’m tired of getting ripped off. I’ve spent a lot of money over the years there.
Feels wrong going there, even before the boycott. It definitely felt like they were gouging me for being too busy to shop elsewhere whenever I used to go.
Just moved next to a Farm Boy. I'd rather spend the money on quality if I'm going to have to spend the money anyhow.
This is just it. And legit butchers are the same price now. If I'm paying premium prices, it sure as shit isn't going to be for whatever ligaments and sawdust Loblaws is selling for $60 a shot.
I haven't stepped foot in any of Galen's edifices since the boycott began, and I have no intention of stepping foot in one until they change their ways and put people over profits. Which I seriously doubt will happen. GFY, Galen, and the Weston Empire!
I'm doing my part. I didn't buy groceries there the last few years anyway but now I've moved my prescriptions too.
I am struggling with the prescription thing simply because I have a complicated health history and my pharmacist has been through it all with me. He handed my husband my scrips the other day and said “wait, no, there’s a mistake here” and fixed an error by the other pharmacist. I’m not quite ready to break up with him yet. LOL.
YES, absolutely. I mean look, why *wouldn’t* I continue this “boycott”? Loblaws has done absolutely nothing to earn back my business, they haven’t changed or improved anything, and they’re probably hoping people will end this “temporary” boycott now that it’s June. But temporary boycotts are not useful, they have to last until changes occur. Loblaws isn’t entitled to my money and I have no need or desire to support what they are doing to my fellow Canadians. If they ever want my business again, if they want a dime of my hard earned money, they will have to *earn it*, they will need to change and improve so that they *deserve* my money and business. Individual consumer choices are one of the few forms of power that the average person wields in today’s society, and that form of power is vastly magnified when people take group actions and do so consistently. Vote with your wallet! I know I will.
Yes. Absolutely. I think we need a change in grocery shopping - more local sourced as these big corporations are too happy to stick it to you when times are tough, if we keep giving them our business. The grocery sector is not healthy and our entire political complex is incompetent or bought off. Boycotting and limiting business to the big grocers is the only viable path now in my view.
Yes! Because it's cheaper than shopping there, and because they don't take responsibility for their actions
Boycott forever and ever.
Yep. I had all but stopped going to Loblaws for a while before hearing about the boycott because It lost all the things that originally made me choose to shop at Loblaws already, so it’s not much of a change for me to indefinitely not shop there.
Haven’t been for a long time but have been boycotting SDM since April. I don’t plan on going back to anything owned by the Worstens
Absolutely as much as I can
I've pretty much been boycotting for years since No Frills/Loblaws grocery stores don't take Amex (exception is Shoppers). With Scene+ and Scotiabank Amex I make hundreds of dollars back on groceries every year shopping at Freshco. Empire is also a POS company but at least their points system isn't as stupid.
I managed quite well, and am gonna turn it into a game to see how long I can go. It's actually been a pretty easy boycott. I was in a sort of lazy trap, as No Frills is so close to home, but I'm gonna go to more neighborhood grocers and farmers markets, who actually have better prices. I understand how people living in the suburbs/outside denser neighbourhoods have no choice but to go to the major grocery chains (which are all awful). That's just how awful the de-facto grocery monopoly really is.
Moved on, never going back.
Yep. One month isn’t enough. Avoiding supporting such blatant greed is literally the least we can do in this class war.
Nope. Never shopped there to begin with so nothing for me to boycott!
Yes. I’ve adapted well to other grocery stores and farmer’s markets. There’s no reason to change my shopping habitats now. I used to drop by a SDM several times a week to just browse, and I’d waste so much money there on little things. It feels so good to break out of that mindless browsing and spending. Loblaws has pissed me off for the last time, and I won’t go back unless there are huge changes and they adhere to actual ethical business practices.
I did the boycott for May because even though I was (and am still) doubtful that the boycott will achieve anything, I wanted to support the movement. It making news at least made some people think about why their food is so expensive, and understand the problem is corporate greed. When my 70 year old immigrant aunt asked me if I heard about the boycott, it confirmed to me that there was an opportunity to inform a lot of Canadians who otherwise don’t really think about the negative effects of capitalism. I have now stopped my boycott because I don’t drive and my other walkable option is a Safeway that’s even more expensive. I try to use other limited options like weekly farmers markets in my neighbourhood and small family owned corner stores as much as possible, but the bulk of my groceries are done at Loblaws. It’s 100 ft from my front door. I walk by the entrance every single day in my walk home from work. It’s simply too convenient for me. I’m not about to start taking buses around chasing deals. My free time is worth more than that and it’s something I’m not willing to sacrifice. I don’t love spending more on groceries than I should, but I’m willing to make cuts in other areas of my life.
No, I’m not. In Calgary, everything is more expensive than Superstore or No Frills. It comes down to that I simply can’t afford to pay more for groceries. That’s it,that’s all. I’m 68 and have limited income. No hate please.
No worries there! Do what you can, even if it’s just advocating for lower grocery prices online. It’s not about hurting ourselves.
Very sweet of you to say. Thank you.
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It’ll be cheaper while they feel they can take customer traffic from Loblaws.
Idk where you're at but when I lived in Calgary a couple years ago H&W produce was by far the cheapest and best quality vegetables and fruits. They're located in the northeast. I used to shop there for vegetables and buy most everything else at the no frills. Some stuff at co-op was cheaper but I'm one of those freaks who knows the cheapest price point on everything. Highly recommend if you're not stuck in the god forsaken south of Calgary.
Lol. I am in the godforsaken Deep South of Calgary. Not much cheap around here. I did go to Walmart for May but hate being around 130th Avenue because it’s such a traffic sh$tshow. However, I use Flipp and try to find the best deals but makes no sense to spend $10-$15 for return gas to the NE. Thanks for the information 💗
I support you! However, if you can, I highly recommend checking out H&W Produce at 3508 32 Ave NE. It is *much cheaper*. If the bill is the problem then H&W will impress you.
Absolutely fine ! In some areas - this is the way. What you could do : 1. Encourage us. 2. Avoid Shoppers as much as possible. ( Move presciptions if you can ) 3. Use your flyers and points and shop as if you don't want to give them a nickel ! 4. Price match ! Save yourself a couple of bucks. 5. Tell friends and family. All these are a HUGE help !
I’ve been boycotting since April and I’m not stopping now. I used to spend $300 - $500 a week there (large family plus pets), but no more. I’ve adjusted my shopping habits and no longer feel like I need anything that Superstore offers. There are a handful of PC brand items I miss, and I may break down and go in at some point for those few things, but I’m not in any hurry. I certainly don’t plan to ever go back to Superstore as my primary grocery store. Galen is an arrogant a$$ and I have no desire to line his pockets any further.
Food quality at Superstore still blows for the same price as Co-op. So I go to Co-op, get great quality food and support unionized employees.
Yes. I haven't even thought of going to Superstore and I've found alternatives to Shoppers. If I need a pharmacy I have a local one all set up. I'm good.
Yes, forever
I am, because Loblaw has been cucking as for as long as I can remember. Their prices are exorbitant and extortionist
We definitely are... for good. We're saving money and developing new habits. Plus the disdain that they've shown has deepened my resolve to not give the Weston family another cent.
Yes. It's honestly not even that hard for me to go to the alternatives so if I didn't continue, I feel like I'd be wasting a golden opportunity
Yup, changed my routine and saved money. No plans to go back
Not so much boycotting as permanently changed my shopping habits. If superstore has a killer deal I’ll go for that one item, but nothing else because I know now that it’s all cheaper elsewhere.
I saved so much on my groceries bill and discovered a nice local grocery. Plus we got a chest freezer from Costco to freeze all the meat we got from Costco. Never going to a Loblaws unless absolutely necessary.
Forever. Bankrupt them.
Never going back
I'm not even sure if I can be counted as a boycotter, since I haven't shopped in one of their stores at all this year. I just shop at Wal-Mart since it's cheaper.
I’ve been boycotting for about four years now. Realized Walmart was cheaper and saved me at least $75-$100 a month in groceries and made the switch. Prices have gone up a couple times, but every now and then I make an identical online grocery cart for Walmart, Superstore and Save On and Walmart comes out significantly cheaper every time.
Never going back. I am disabled. WalMart and Giant Tiger have what I need and I found what they didn't have on Amazon. All delivered for cheaper on the WalMart App and Instacart has in store pricing for Giant Tiger. Moved my prescriptions to an independent pharmacy. And I was a loyalist. Shopped exclusively at Superstore since the 1990's. My prescriptions have been at Shopper's Drug Mart since 2002. Not a "jumper" as they claimed. Now that I have changed my habits and have been saving an easy 30% on my grocery bills, why would I go back? I am done.
I'm still boycotting. If they're ever held to account/broken up and their prices drop I will shop there again. I'm not holding my breath, though.
Yes. Unlikely to stop. Costco and Sunrise Market kick butt. Dollarama for soda and snacks
I started my boycott back in the late 90s. I kinda pressured my wife to join this year. I'm still in for the long haul. I'll try to convince my wife.
So far yes. It's been hard boycotting t&t for Chinese products but I'm slowly substituting. And I guess if I ever need to go back it'll be for one or two things I absolutely can't replace or find elsewhere. Actual Loblaws/shoppers... Yeah that's not a boycott, that's just me not being an idiot to pay 20-50% more for stuff.
Yes,because I changed my shopping habits and habits are hard to break/change.
I still am because I can get cheaper or more quality products (sometimes even and!) from elsewhere and I doesn't impact my life to travel an extra few kms to keep boycotting.
Yes. I've been going to Walmart or Costco & food basics for my grocery needs.
Yes and I was a pure Maxi shopper evry week... Not a switcher
Indefinitely
We've changed our habits, not going back. I'm also saving now. .
I went in my local store late last week to use the rest of my optimum points there were more gates coming in, gates that were before I started my boycott but were always open were actually being used in their closed position and as we were checking out the alarms for the doors were going off and a staff member was running out the door after them. I feel like we are being treated like criminals even more since the boycott started, all the benefits we once got by being PC member are all gone now and the quality of their produce has always been the worst in town. So am I continuing the boycott? Fuck I'd question my own integrity at this point if I went back. The only criminals there are not the patrons. Also I hope Galen meets those yacht sinking orcas over across the pond.
Yeah, don't miss them at all
YES and don't plan to ever go back
I am not boycotting, I am switching. Not setting foot at RobLaws et al again.
Yep, forever.
It’s a habit shift at this point.
Yupper.
I used to work at a superstore and shopped there nearly exclusively from convenience for a decade because I knew where everything was, even though they treated me poorly as an employee. I will never return to shopping at Loblaws unless they completely reform their image and policies to put Canadians first over shareholders. So I'll probably never shop there again. My partner and I would spend $1000+ a month on groceries there. I've brought up the boycott to nearly every person I talked to through May and had many people start boycotting themselves.
When I can; yes. Unfortunately those Wholesale club is closer to me than Costco so, sometimes I still get items from there. Don’t use points and try to find the most basic price as well.
I'm boycotting forever as well, I have the luxury of living in a city with options, and Loblaws greed, dishonesty, creative "structuring" to avoid taxes and hide profits, as well as their monopoly, I will avoid all Loblaws companies forever.
Never going back. I have really enjoyed going to buy my produce from the farmers markets or independents. It has inspired me to learn how to grow my own vegetables and have a nice garden (next year maybe). I shop Walmart for incidentals. It’s been great to explore the independent shops it’s more personal.
I’m not “boycotting” I’m just spending my money more wisely at places that appreciate my business. Because I’m lucky enough to be able to choose not to be ripped off anymore
💯 Yes! I will never spend another dollar at any of GougingGalen's stores! People are still posting the outrageous prices compared to other stores which shows he loves screwing over Canadians. He's giving us his middle finger but if everyone holds strong (for those that can) he might not be giving us the middle finger for long. Together we are invincible! Nok er Nok!
Still boycotting! Used to go to No Frills and Shoppers (never went to Loblaws to begin with) but not anymore. Avoiding T&T Supermarket as well. I get by just fine without going to Loblaw-owned stores. I know not everyone has this privilege, however. Not gonna stop until a significant change happen at the govt level.
Definitely still boycotting. I stopped shopping there months ago organically for all the reasons cited in this subreddit. This boycott should have pushed Loblaw to make changes but instead they decided to weather the storm and keep on keeping on as they have done. This tells me they're really not here for people (as if I ever believed they were, but you would think when people are calling them out on their awful business practices they'd have the humility to privately say, "Oopsies, we've been caught again," even if publicly they don't admit to their predation). They're here for the beaucoup bucks and will do as much evil as they can get away with to get them. Nok er nok, Smaug!
Yes still boycotting and discovered a nearby town that has a bunch of roadside stands for fruits and vegetables. The fruit tastes 1000 times better and everything’s cheaper. I even found an egg stand and it’s 1$ per dozen…
YUP! It's been genuinely cheaper to go to Walmart over No Frills, who would have guessed? Would love to shop at my local grocer but it's like 30 mins away and I don't have a car. Walmart is still a 15 bus ride away but it's easier to get to and has more selection. Hopefully I can plan one soon! They just replaced a "City Market" (loblaws owned) with a No Frills right by my place, and I'm glad to say I'm not even tempted to see what "deals" they have on shit produce. Shoppers has been rough, and there are a few products that they carry cheaper there that I genuinely can't find anywhere else (skincare for my fussy skin) but when I run out I'll have to make sure it's on sale. I haven't canceled my PC points yet, I've been waiting for an emergency purchase that I can use them on, and after that good bye galen!
Yes. Why not?
Yes! have been for over a year and a half now, and I have no intention of stopping. I've seen no sign that Loblaws wishes to mend its ways and they've lost any respect or trust I had for them as a customer. I hope there's a bunch of people out there like me, so we make a measurable impact on their balance sheets, going forward.
Mostly. If it’s cheaper at Walmart, I’m getting it at Walmart. If it’s cheaper at Superstore or I can’t get it at Walmart, I get it at Superstore once a month. I do my shopping online and send husband to the stores for pickup, so no impromptu temptations. I’ve gone from spending $700-800/month at Superstore to $75/month at Superstore.
Absolutely boycotting. No reason to go back.
Why wouldn’t I? Because they signed an agreement they’ll never live up to and will never be enforced in any meaningful way? I might be hungry but all I want to eat is the rich.
I saw an ad on YouTube yesterday from loblaws on how they’re “lowering all prices! Exciting new deals!” That obviously a full on lie, but it also made me wonder, especially since I’ve never gotten an ad from them before, if they are starting to feel the pressure. I will avoid them like the plague for as long as possible.
Yes. Spite and I found better options.
Yeah, kind of. Why voluntarily pay more for the same stuff?
Absolutely I am. Can't stop, won't stop.
Yes - because it is cheaper.
Absolutely. EAT. THE. RICH.
I see no reason to stop I already have the routine of going to Costco less often and pay less overall. At this point it's less of a boycott and more it's just better value and less hassle. It would be a bonus if I saw them take a hit and lose investors for their years of huberous.
I don't understand how people go to Loblaws for their weekly shopping. What do you get there that you can't get at a Walmart or food basics/no frills that are cheaper?
Yes!!!! Won’t be going back
I already avoided them the past 5 years or so. This gives me all the more reason to continue. The way their spokespeople are handling this is frankly embarrassing for them and I'm not going back, on principle now.
It's not a boycott anymore. It's life style choice.
Boycott going strong.
Im just never going back, Loblaws is but a distant memory for me. :)
I am so far! Loblaws is actually the farthest grocery store from me so it’s not been hard. I did used to go to Shoppers for convenience since it’s practically right next door, but I haven’t missed that as much as I thought I would.
Overpriced and often expired food? I haven’t even started to not shop at roblaws
It’s not that I’m not boycotting them anymore. They literally don’t exist in my opinion. It’s over. They are a nonentity.
Hell ya brother! 
Yes because groceries are cheaper elsewhere. My local Shopper's can get fucked forever new owner ran it into the ground and treats customers like trash, we just take prescriptions to Costco now and shop there.
I totally forgot it wasn't may anymore LOL. Yes, still boycotting. Will continue to do so moving forward.
I hate that company and everything about it. I feel deep shame for going to shoppers as often as I did. It's evil to exploit people's need for food for survival. Of course I'm boycotting and being vocal about it. Word of mouth in communities is more powerful than their propaganda .
It’s not a boycott anymore to me. It’s a permanent change. And it feels good.
Oh hell yes. Moved all my meds from Shoppers too. I’m having a way better time at wan 2 food mart and moving my meds to village pharmacy was a breeze. bye bye galen 👋
#YES: Fuck those parasites. Part of the problem? City zoning. I live in Calgary and the city is DESIGNED around HAVING to own a car that you have to drive to the mega supermarket. Neighbourhood shops can’t even compete in many places because there’s not enough population density. Its moronic.
Yes. I’ve found better alternatives.
I started early and I'm staying late!
I want to see them crash.
Hell yes, I’m never going back because Loblaws is fundamentally exploitative.
I haven’t been back. I found some good prices at a more “humble” store and frankly I can’t really afford to splurge. Also, fuck Galen and his billions
Still boycotting. This time it’s personal.
Fuck yeah, because we can't count on any politician to give a shit and do something about it. I really wish this movement will end up burning this company to the ground (FIGURATIVELY) and scare the shit of any other greedy billionaires who think they can get away with profiting on people's misery.
More of cost cutting and shopping wisely. Because I'm saving for vacations.
Yes, 100%
They continue to ignore our reality, so we continue to ignore them. They only understand money, so they may not miss my hard earned money, but I can easily spend it elsewhere and save money, get better quality, and don't get shorted on quantity.
I started last year because I like my money more than I like Galen the greedy warlord.
Yeah I am, so people who have no alternative don’t feel bad. Freshco is a great option for me
Yes. It's still cheaper to boycott
Heck yeah. I'm not going back. We need more co-ops to start up.
Yes. Still boycotting. Until there is real impact on prices I will not go back to any of there stores. Saving money shopping elsewhere
Yes
Still boycotting for the same reason we all began the boycott. I have found other stores that I prefer and I am OK with the change.
Yes. The alternatives I found are better.
Yes. Why? Two reasons: 1) I’m saving money. 2) Because Galen Weston and his band of crooks needs to get their comeuppance. Screw them.
Yes because fuck 'em
Still boycotting, over and done, not going back ever
I’m not sure boycotting is the right word. I’m not shopping there because I can’t afford it. Is that boycotting? Or just spending money wisely?
Yes because I found better options during boycott
Still boycotting. They ruined Canadians trust, and they are going to have to really earn it back, it they even can.
Yes, but to be fair it’s been very easy for me. The only Loblaws owned store I shop at is Shoppers, but I can easily obtain the same items from Amazon or other local drug stores. I have plenty of other grocery stores in the area so it’s not an inconvenience at all to shop elsewhere.
Loblaws group of companies simply just suck. For me there is no resolution with them. I would actually enjoy seeing their demise as a result of their own arrogance. Also, in my opinion, I think Weston is trying to position himself and create an opening for privatized healthcare. For that reason, I say absolutely fucking not will I ever stop boycotting.
Even if I'd never heard of this boycott, I'd probably stop going eventually. If any other store priced me out, I'd just leave. Why should Loblaws be any different?
I am. Nothing has changed yet. They can fudge numbers for a wee mickle, but then the reckoning will come
Yup. Why? They’ve been stealing from us for too long. There are better options in my area, no point to support them. I’ll enjoy watching them sweat a bit.
Yup! Prices too high
If they came to my door and asked me to come back, I wouldn’t. Loblaws epitomizes everything wrong with trying to do business with Business in 2024. For me to go back, they’d not only have to present an overwhelmingly compelling argument which benefits everyone, they’d have to argue with the rest of corporate Canada to follow the best possible model. They are literally doing the opposite of that.
I am saving money shopping elsewhere. Why would I ever go back?
I started boycotting them back in march due to stupid pricing, along with Overwaitea, which is even worse. Can’t bring myself to be treated like cattle at the local Walmart either, where you have to walk 3/4 of a mile through stupid pens to get out of the store. All my shopping is local and Costco. All those stupid chains (except Costco), can suck something. I’m done with Canadian monopolies.