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The 29th Annual Save-On-Foods Charity Golf Tournament was in full swing this week at Northview Golf & Country Club in Surrey, B.C., with more than 350 golfers supporting the five children’s hospitals across Western Canada. From tee off to final putt, the day was filled with friendly competition, connection, and …
June, 2026
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16 June
Margin Growth Supports Elevated Convenience Store M&A Activity
Capstone Partners latest Convenience Store & Retail Fuel Sector Update reports that merger and acquisition (M&A) activity in the sector has accelerated year to date (YTD), propelled by a wave of smaller distributor divestitures—a result of rising prices and growing global uncertainty. Geopolitical tensions between the U.S. and Iran have constrained the …
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16 June
New YouGov data: How higher-income Americans shop for groceries
New YouGov data reveals notable differences in how higher-income Americans approach grocery shopping, from where they shop to how often… New YouGov data reveals notable differences in how higher-income Americans approach grocery shopping, from where they shop to how often they visit stores and how much they spend each week. Comparing …
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16 June
THE LITTLE POTATO COMPANY BRINGS AMERICA’S FAVORITE FLAVOR TO THE PRODUCE AISLE WITH NEW “A LITTLE HOMESTYLE RANCH MICROWAVE READY KITS”
New Kit Makes Weeknight Dinners Easier and Tastier for Busy Families Edmonton, Canada (June 15, 2025) – The Little Potato Company, the number one Little Potato company in North America, is adding a new staple to its beloved Microwave Ready Kit lineup: A Little Homestyle Ranch. Available at major retailers, the new kit pairs …
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16 June
CIGBA Announces New Board Appointments
Burlington, ON – The Canadian Independent Grocers Buying Alliance (CIGBA) is pleased to announce the appointment of two new Directors to its Board, along with several executive leadership transitions that reflect the organization’s ongoing commitment to strong governance and industry representation across Canada. New Directors Joining the Board of Directors …
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16 June
Fresh St. Market to Open Richmond Location in Summer 2027
Fresh St. Market makes its Richmond debut bringing a public market experience to one of Metro Vancouver’s most food-passionate cities. June 15, 2026 – hən̓̓qəmin̓əm̓ and Sḵwx̱wú7mesh traditional territory / Burnaby, B.C. – Fresh St. Market today announced the upcoming opening of a Richmond location at 6553 Park Road. Located at CF Richmond …
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16 June
Beef Consumption and Demand Higher in 2025
Statistics Canada’s food consumption data is significantly lagged, but it is worth taking stock to see what happened last year. Consumers continued to flock to the beef section of the meat counter in 2025, looking for that perfect cut. The retail beef demand index (2000=100), which measures consumers’ willingness to …
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16 June
CFDE 2026 Calgary Stampede Social
Please join us at our CFDE Stampede Social Event! We are returning to Last Best Brewing again this year, and there will be lots of space to mix and mingle with industry friends, colleagues and customers! Tickets are limited so act now! Last Best Brewing 607 11 Ave SW, Calgary, …
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11 June
Make Happy Tummies 2027 Launches with Record Momentum and Unprecedented Retail Reach
What a year. What a milestone. The Grocery Foundation officially launched the Make Happy Tummies 2027 Campaign and Gala this week, bringing together sponsors, retailers, manufacturers, community leaders, and industry partners to celebrate a record-breaking year and set the stage for an even bigger campaign ahead. The June 10th kickoff event, held in …
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10 June
CIGBA/DCI Celebrates Industry Excellence at 2026 Business Summit
Toronto, ON — CIGBA/DCI is proud to announce the recipients of the 2026 CIGBA/DCI Star Awards, recognizing outstanding individuals and companies that have demonstrated exceptional leadership, innovation, and commitment to Canada’s independent grocery industry. This year’s Star Award recipients include: • Retailer of the Year: Pino’s Get Fresh • Partner …