The FPSC Grocery Retailer Survey offers a deep dive into the state of grocery retail in Canada, highlighting workforce challenges, hiring trends, and consumer behavior shifts. Conducted in October 2023, the survey gathered responses from 401 grocery retailers nationwide and compared findings with 1,501 Canadian consumers and 39 food processors. The report explores recruitment struggles, labour shortages, wage trends, diversity initiatives, and how grocery retailers perceive consumer preferences versus what shoppers actually prioritize. These insights provide a roadmap for businesses navigating the evolving grocery landscape.