How public grocery stores could work in Canada - Public options already exist elsewhere—the secret is building them at scale

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How public grocery stores could work in Canada - Public options already exist elsewhere—the secret is building them at scale

SuperISSSTE chain is a public grocer owned by the Mexican government - 46 store, volumes that give them the negotiating leverage needed to deal with suppliers, prioritize Mexico-made goods, providing stability to local producers.

Provincial liquor stores generate billions in revenue and show that governments can successfully run retail operations at scale.

Provincial-run cannabis stores demonstrated the government’s ability to roll out new retail infrastructure—and new supply chains—with remarkable speed.

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