I am a writer who is looking to write an article on the decline of experience of working and shopping at Loblaws, Empire (Sobeys, IGA etc.) and Metro grocery stores in the past 5-10 years.
I am wondering if anyone who has worked for a significant amount of time in the retail sections at Loblaws or a Loblaws-owned store like Atlantic Superstore, Real Canadian Superstore, No Frills etc., or for the two other large Canadian grocery brands, Empire and Metro, can comment on if and how the experiences of working for these companies has changed or declined in the past 5+ years.
Some aspects I am wondering about include whether the amount of full-time positions available have declined, whether there are fewer specialized roles (like in the bakery, deli, seafood departments etc.), whether you have noticed more pressure from management, and if there has been a shift in the atmosphere of your store. I am also wondering if you wouldn't mind sharing how long you worked there for, and which brand.
Thank you very much for any insights you can provide.