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Loblaw Closes No Name Stores Amid Amazon Grocery Rivalry

10/5/2025

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In August 2024, Loblaw launched No Name to offer prices about 20% lower than rivals.
The plan relied on reduced operating costs and simplified inventory, but Loblaw is closing No Name stores due to insufficient long-term customer support.
Amazon introduced Amazon Grocery, a private-label line with over 1,000 items to compete with Trader Joe’s and Aldi, many under $5.

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Story summary

In August 2024, Loblaw launched No Name to offer prices about 20% lower than rivals.
The plan relied on reduced operating costs and simplified inventory, but Loblaw is closing No Name stores due to insufficient long-term customer support.
Amazon introduced Amazon Grocery, a private-label line with over 1,000 items to compete with Trader Joe’s and Aldi, many under $5.