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The “cult-favourite” Canadian supermarket is bringing its signature Asian groceries, prepared foods, bakery favourites, and beauty products to Manitoba for the first time WINNIPEG, MB, Aug. 6, 2026 /CNW/ — Canada’s largest Asian grocery retailer is expanding into Manitoba with its first store at Winnipeg, located at CF Polo Park, Winnipeg’s premier shopping centre. …
August, 2026
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4 August
OHME! Expands Snack Town With Three New Freeze-Dried Snacks
Vancouver-based OHME! is expanding its freeze-dried snack lineup with three new products designed to make fruit-forward snacking more interesting: Apple Fries, Crunchy Banana Organic, and Passion Fruit Protein Crunch. Apple Fries transform real apple into light, crispy bites (no dipping sauce required), while Crunchy Banana Organic gives naturally sweet banana an airy new texture. Passion Fruit Protein …
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4 August
Alimentation Couche-Tard Announces Agreement to Acquire Controlling Stake In Żabka Group and Launches Voluntary Tender Offer
LAVAL, Québec, July 31, 2026 /CNW/ — Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (“Couche-Tard”) (TSX: ATD), a global leader in convenience and mobility, today announced that it plans to acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of Żabka Group (“Żabka”) (WSE: ZAB), Poland’s largest convenience retailer. Couche-Tard will initiate a voluntary tender …
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4 August
Sobeys Inc. Surpasses Food Loss and Waste Reduction Target
Empire Company Limited’s 2026 Sustainable Business Report highlights progress across climate action, community investment, and other sustainability priorities. STELLARTON, NS, July 30, 2026 /CNW/ — Empire Company Limited (‘Empire’) (TSX: EMP.A) announced today that it has surpassed its commitment to reduce food loss and waste by 50 per cent, achieving …
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4 August
Logile Connect 2026 Brings Retail Leaders Together Around the Future of Connected Store Operations
Retail executives, innovators and industry leaders will gather in Scottsdale to explore the ideas, innovations and operating models defining the next era of Connected Store Operations. DALLAS, August 4, 2026 – Logile, a global leader in AI-powered Connected Store Operations solutions, today announced Logile Connect 2026, its annual customer conference, taking place September 22-24 …
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4 August
Rooted in Community: Nature’s Path Organic Foods Announces 2026 Gardens for Good Grant Winners
15 organic community gardens across North America awarded $45,000 to expand fresh food access, organic growing practices, and community-led food sovereignty RICHMOND, BC, Aug. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Nature’s Path Organic Foods, North America’s largest independent organic breakfast and snack food brand, today announced the grant recipients for its 16th annual Gardens for …
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4 August
Loblaw Reports Second Quarter Revenue Growth of 4.1% and Adjusted Diluted Net Earnings Per Common Share Growth of 11.9%
BRAMPTON, ONTARIO, July 30, 2026 Loblaw Companies Limited (TSX: L) (“Loblaw” or the “Company”) announced today its unaudited financial results for the second quarter ended June 20, 2026¹. Loblaw delivered strong second quarter 2026 results. In its last quarter prior to the close of the sale of PC Financial, the …
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4 August
Giant Tiger store in downtown Winnipeg set to close in November
A Giant Tiger store considered a longtime staple in downtown Winnipeg at Donald Street and Ellice Avenue is closing this coming November. A reason for the closure was not provided but many suspect rampant theft as the problem. Giant Tiger Stores Limited is a privately held, Canadian-owned company. It operates …
July, 2026
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30 July
Pattison Food Group Arrives On DoorDash, Bringing Western Canada’s Grocery Staples Home
Save-On-Foods and five additional banners are now on DoorDash, offering in-store prices and member-exclusive pricing for More Rewards members. DoorDash is partnering with Pattison Food Group, Western Canada’s leading Canadian owned and operated grocer, to bring on-demand grocery delivery to more households. From urban cities to rural communities, consumers across …
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29 July
Specialty coffee brews a mainstream opportunity across retail, foodservice and packaging, says GlobalData
Speciality coffee, a fast-growing segment within premium beverages, is gaining prominence across retail, foodservice, and packaging space, evolving from an artisanal niche into a mainstream lifestyle-led category. This is driven by converging consumer demand for premium quality, personalization, functional wellness, ethical sourcing, and sustainable packaging. Brands are increasingly using specialty …