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Christmas is just 118 days away (sorry!) and Canadians are telling us that the holiday shopping season has already begun! To get an early read on the biggest retail season of the year, Field Agent Canada surveyed 2,104 Canadians about their initial thoughts on holiday shopping for 2023. Maybe it’s …
August, 2023
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30 August
Summer Fresh® Launches Two NEW Snack ‘N Go Flavours
Summer Fresh® is thrilled to announce the exciting expansion of their snacking lineup with the introduction of two new mouthwatering flavours, Summer Fresh® is redefining on-the-go snacking for health-conscious consumers. TORONTO, Aug. 29, 2023 /CNW/ – Embrace the season with a fresh twist on snacking! Summer Fresh® is excited to …
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29 August
This October, Foodservice Operators and In-Store Bakeries Will Be Pretty, Pink, and Powerful with Otis Spunkmeyer Cookies Supporting Breast Cancer Awareness
Los Angeles / Double the chocolate and the impact this October with the Otis Spunkmeyer Sweet Discovery® Double Chocolate Cookie with Pink Gems. Returning to menus and in-store bakeries across North America for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the delicious cookies bring a low-labor cause marketing solution, satisfying chocolate cravings and …
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28 August
The Holidays are Here!
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 …
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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 …
