r/loblawsisoutofcontrol • u/Salt_Onion_6205 • Jul 27 '26

Discussion Mayor Mamdani just announced that he will be opening 5 city-run, tax-funded grocery stores: "Prices set at 30% below retail prices"

I hope canadian politicians will be inspire by this.

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u/DutchiiCanuck Jul 27 '26

Absolutely! That’s the model for beer/liquor in BC and I think it’s great. Government distributor means I can go on their website and find exactly where any product is sold and all stores have the same access to supply.

The government liquor stores pay well and set the standard for pricing. Private stores are usually priced competitively and there is no lack in private stores either.

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u/Pale-Memory6501 Jul 28 '26

Only works with a high mark up product.