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Grabbing consumers early with merchandising displays just for the holidays By Carly Peters Even while the new backpack smell is still lingering in the air, grocers are gearing up for the busy holiday season. And retailers should be prepared to grab attention early. A survey from Google revealed that on …
August, 2023
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28 August
Kruger Products Facial Tissues, Made in Canada and Here to Stay
As the Canadian market leader in the facial tissue category, with brands like Scotties and Bonterra, Kruger Products has the capacity to supply the Canadian market with 8 domestic manufacturing plants and options for expansion. MISSISSAUGA, ON, Aug. 28, 2023 /CNW/ – In light of recent announcements, Kruger Products Inc. (“KPI”), a …
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28 August
St. Francis Herb Farm Unveils Innovative Line of Kids’ Cold & Flu Products Ahead of Back-to-School Season
St. Francis Herb Farm, a trusted Canadian supplier and manufacturer of natural health products for over three decades is proud to introduce a new line of kids’ herbal remedies, perfectly timed for the approaching the back-to-school rush and peak cold and flu season. The line is thoughtfully designed, offering an …
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28 August
Canadians leave their wallets at home as Interac Debit mobile contactless transactions surge 53% in the last year
Interac payments trends survey shows Gen Z are influencing their Gen X parents’ payment habits as Interac Debit for mobile payments grows to reach a total of one billion transactions TORONTO, Aug. 23, 2023 /CNW/ – Canadians’ reliance on their smartphones continues to increase. Interac data reveals a 53 per cent …
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28 August
Bunzl Canada Rolls Out National Toilet Paper Day Donation Campaign
National distributor partners with industry-leading manufacturers and Food Banks Canada BURLINGTON, Ontario, Aug. 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bunzl Canada marked National Toilet Paper Day on August 26, 2023, by partnering with Food Banks Canada to make a delivery of cases of product equal to 27,424 rolls of toilet tissue …
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28 August
Frito Lay Canada’s NEW Cracker Jill
Cracker Jill takes centre stage to celebrate how women in sports PLAY LOUD Frito Lay Canada is helping to expand the Women’s Sports Foundation® capabilities and offerings in Canada to champion the joy that sports ignites in Canadian women. TORONTO, August 24th, 2023 – Cracker Jack, an iconic Frito Lay …
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28 August
The North West Company Inc. Second Quarter Results and Conference Call
WINNIPEG, Manitoba, Aug. 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — (TSX Symbol: NWC): The North West Company Inc. (“North West”) will host a conference call for its second quarter results on September 13, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. (Central Time). To access the call, please dial 416-406-0743 or 1-800-952-5114 with a pass code of 4674438#. The conference …
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28 August
Uneven Growth Across Canadian Provinces as Prices, Rate Increases Continue to Weigh on Consumers
OTTAWA, Aug. 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Canadian provinces will be weighed down by various common pressures impacting growth throughout the rest of 2023 and into 2024, but localized factors will help some realize stronger GDP growth than others, according to new research from The Conference Board of Canada. “Consumer …
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25 August
You’re invited: CFDE Luncheon with Ken Keelor – CEO – Calgary Co-op
CFDE Luncheon with Ken Keelor – CEO – Calgary Co-op Sep 15, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM Hotel Blackfoot, 5940 Blackfoot Trail SE, Calgary, AB T2H 2B5, Canada Ken will be updating the industry on the new era for Calgary Co-op and the path ahead for 2023-24 and beyond. An …
