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Outgoing CEO Barry Murchie will transition to a role on the GoodLeaf Farms Board of Directors GUELPH, Ont. — GoodLeaf Farms is pleased to announce Andy O’Brien as its new President and Chief Executive Officer, replacing Barry Murchie, who is transitioning to a role on the company’s Board of Directors. …
July, 2024
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9 July
Walmart Canada Introduces Sensory-Friendly Hours in Stores Across Canada to Create a More Inclusive Shopping Experience for Canadians
Walmart Canada is proud to announce the launch of sensory-friendly hours in stores across Canada. As part of Walmart Canada’s commitment to create a more inclusive shopping experience for all, these dedicated hours aim to make shopping our stores accessible to customers who may experience sensory overload by providing a …
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9 July
Becel® Kind Hearts Fund Spreads Kindness through $500,000 donation to Second Harvest to fight food insecurity
TORONTO, July 9, 2024 /CNW/ – Becel® Kind Hearts Fund announced its partnership with and $500,000 donation to Second Harvest, Canada’s largest food rescue organization. Becel Kind Hearts Fund’s annual donation spreads kindheartedness by supporting local charities that get food onto the plates of Canadians faced with food insecurity. Second Harvest anticipates …
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8 July
Smartphones in Retail: From Distraction to Essential Business Tool
In today’s retail landscape, smartphones are no longer a workplace distraction; they are indispensable tools. A recent study found that the percentage of automated associate tasks is expected to triple by 2025 (19% to 62%) for grocery/general merchandise retailers. This shift is largely due to technological advancements transforming mobile devices …
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8 July
No Frills Launches Small Format Store in Toronto’s Liberty Village
Smaller store, more ways to save July 4, 2024 (Brampton, ON)— No Frills, Canada’s popular hard discount grocery retailer, today announced the opening of its second small format (on average 10,000 sq feet or less) store in the city, this time in Toronto’s Liberty Village neighbourhood. The new location at 42 …
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8 July
NEW REPORT HIGHLIGHTS MAJOR CONCERNS OVER MICROPLASTICS AMONG PACKAGING EXPERTS IN THE FMCG SECTOR
– FMCG businesses prepared to pay more for proven, environmentally friendly materials – – Innovative polymer Hydropol breaks down without forming harmful microplastics – A comprehensive new study1 by Aquapak, ‘FMCG flexible packaging: accelerating the move from plastic to paper’, based on research with 100 UK packaging experts responsible for …
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8 July
Ecommerce Industry is Slowing Down; Annual Growth Rate to Drop 3x to 4.6% in 2029
For the first time in its history, the global ecommerce industry is expected to gross over $4 trillion in revenue, nearly 15% more than in 2023. Although the convenience of buying products on the go continues to drive double-digit market growth, that will change in the next five years. According …
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4 July
North American grocery retailer signs agreement with JRTech Solutions to digitize stores with Pricer Plaza™
MONTREAL, June 28, 2024 /CNW/ – JRTech Solutions has signed an agreement with a large Tier 1 North American grocery retailer for the cloud-based platform Pricer Plaza™, which allows for in-store automation and communication, within an initial 50 of their stores. The rollout of Pricer Plaza™ and electronic shelf labels within the initial …
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4 July
SANTA CAUSE 2024 -Nominations are open & please hold the date!
CFDE President Leanne Sears (Remedy Drinks) & Santa Cause 2024 Chairperson Jeff Shevchuk (BeeMaid Honey Limited) are pleased to announce the following: SANTA CAUSE 2024 will take place THURSDAY DECEMBER 5, 2024 Carriage House Inn – Calgary, Alberta Please put the date in your calendar now & alert your senior …
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2 July
Perennially Popular
While faced with inflation challenges, Canada’s produce sector is growing By Robin Brunet The famous observation about food sales being resilient to adverse economic conditions is certainly true of the produce sector in Canada in 2024, despite rampant inflation. However, high prices have had an impact on some categories once …