Liquidation-style grocery stores are rising in popularity across the country as Canadians grapple with high food costs . Experts say many shoppers are trying to stretch their cash amid rising food prices. In the last five years, grocery prices have shot up by more than 27 per cent, according to Statistics Canada . He adds that more people buying products from liquidation grocery stores means less food waste and less pressure on food systems to increase prices for everyone. Shifting attitudesDiscount food shopping is catching on at almost every socioeconomic level, says Ma, given that food insecurity and high food prices now affect more people .

Source: CBC News January 11, 2026 16:33 UTC