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MISSISSAUGA, ON – September 8, 2026 – It’s official. Walmart Canada is coming to Kawartha Lakes, with a new store in Lindsay. Walmart Canada today announced plans to open a new Supercentre in Lindsay, Ontario. The new Walmart will anchor the SmartCentres development at Highway 35 and Sylvester Drive and …
September, 2026
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9 September
Costco set to expand with 14 new warehouses across US and Canada
Five locations are set to open in October, with nine more scheduled for November, including four in Canada Costco is slated to expand across North America over the next couple of months, with more than a dozen warehouses scheduled to open in the U.S. and Canada. In November, Costco will …
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8 September
ICLE Urges Canada to Promote Grocery Competition Without Regulating Prices
PORTLAND, Ore. (Sept. 8, 2026) — Canada should lower grocery prices by making it easier to open stores and helping shoppers compare products, the International Center for Law & Economics (ICLE) told Competition Bureau Canada in comments filed last week. The comments were filed in response to the Bureau’s ongoing market study, …
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8 September
Canada’s reciprocal tariffs unlikely to hit consumers’ grocery bills, economists say
Retaliatory tariffs may not push grocery prices higher, but other products such as health and beauty items are set to get more expensive, according to KPMG chief economist Ali Jaffery. She says some shoppers may shy away from products that will see significant price increases, but overall, the latest round …
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8 September
Two Provinces, One Day: Red Apple Marks Store Transformations in Provost and Maple Creek
MISSISSAUGA, ON, Aug. 31, 2026 /CNW/ — On Friday, September 25, 2026, Red Apple will unveil two transformations on the same day: a full renovation in Provost, AB, and Maple Creek, SK’s rebrand from The Bargain! Shop. Both stores have stayed open throughout construction; September 25 is simply the day shoppers get …
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8 September
Loblaw to invest approximately $1.2 billion in capital expenditures through remainder of 2026, opening more hard discount stores to help lower prices for more Canadians
Remaining 2026 capital expenditure investment will support additional new locations and planned store renovations as Loblaw responds to growing demand for value and convenient healthcare BRAMPTON, ON, September 1, 2026 – Loblaw Companies Limited (TSX: L, “Loblaw” or the “Company”) expects to invest approximately $1.2 billion in capital expenditures through the …
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8 September
Save-On-Foods opens new store in Houston, B.C.
(September 3, 2026 – Houston, B.C.) The doors are open at Save-On-Foods Houston, where customers can explore a wide selection of quality products at great value. From convenient take-home meals to a full-service bakery, the store offers everything shoppers need, backed by friendly, knowledgeable service. The more than 18,200-square-foot store brings …
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8 September
Noble Premium Bison and NCIAF Partner to Grow Indigenous Participation in Canada’s Bison Industry
CALGARY, AB, Sept. 8, 2026 /CNW/ — Noble Premium Bison and the National Circle for Indigenous Agriculture and Food (NCIAF) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding establishing a multi-year partnership focused on increasing Indigenous participation across Canada’s bison value chain. The partnership will explore opportunities in Indigenous bison production, producer education …
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1 September
Nuvo Retail Group Celebrates 10 Years!
This year, Nuvo Retail Group marks a decade of driving results for brands across Western Canada. Founded to bring hands-on, accountable field sales and merchandising to retailers from Victoria to Winnipeg, Nuvo has grown into a trusted partner for CPG brands navigating major grocery, mass, drug and C&G retail banners. …
August, 2026
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31 August
Pharmasave highlights the growing health and economic contribution of community pharmacy on Independent Pharmacy Day
First-of-its-kind research shows Canada’s community pharmacy sector supports more than 273,000 jobs and nearly $23 billion in economic activity while providing accessible healthcare in communities across the country LANGLEY, B.C. – August 31, 2026 – Canadians know their local pharmacy as the place to fill a prescription, receive a vaccine or seek …