Canada has alternatives to corporate grocery chains. Here’s what governments can learn from them International

Canada has alternatives to corporate grocery chains. Here’s what governments can learn from them

In March 2026, the Toronto city council approved a municipal grocery store pilot in four communities to address issues of food access and high food costs. The proposal is one of several recent responses to the growing push for “publicly owned and operated” grocery store alternatives. Other notable examples include New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s […]

Why corporate inclusion policies are moral decisions, not just business ones International

Why corporate inclusion policies are moral decisions, not just business ones

Executives are facing pressure from boards, employees, regulators and consumers to either defend or abandon diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. Many are retreating from their DEI commitments. But in the rush to respond to political headwinds, a more fundamental question is going unasked: Is inclusion a moral imperative? As marketing scholars who study consumer ethics […]