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Back to School is more than just a sigh of relief for parents as summer comes to a close — it’s also a critical time for the retail industry. With parents gearing up to shop for school supplies, clothing, and everything in-between, brands and retailers need to be well-prepared for …
August, 2025
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5 August
Nature’s Emporium Appoints Steve Hollingsworth as CEO
Joe D’Addario Transitions to Chair of the Board NEWMARKET, ON, Aug. 5, 2025 /CNW/ – Nature’s Emporium, a leading Canadian retailer of natural and organic health foods, is proud to announce the appointment of Steve Hollingsworth as the company’s new Chief Executive Officer, effective August 11, 2025. Joe D’Addario, who co-founded …
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5 August
Aurora Importing & Edoko Food Importers new VP of Marketing and Business Development
Diana D-Elia promoted to new role as VP Marketing & Business Development We are thrilled to announce the promotion of Diana D’Elia to Vice President of Market and Business Development, effective immediately. Since joining Aurora Importing, Diana has consistently demonstrated exceptional leadership, strategic vision, and a deep understanding of market …
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4 August
Unilever Reports Strong First Half Performance
Unilever Reports Strong First Half Performance Today, we announced our results for the first half of 2025. Underlying sales growth (USG) of 3.4%, with volume growth of 1.5% and price of 1.9% Turnover of €30.1 billion, down -3.2%; with adverse currency -4.0% and net disposals -2.5% Strong gross margin of …
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4 August
Celebrating the 2025 Food Banks Canada Partner Awards
Celebrating the 2025 Food Banks Canada Partner Awards TORONTO, July 21, 2025 /CNW/ – In 2024, thanks to its valued partners and donors, Food Banks Canada was able to distribute millions of pounds of food across the country and invest millions of dollars in food banks and other community organizations serving people …
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4 August
Specsavers to Open 111 New Optical Locations in Loblaw Grocery Stores Across Canada
TORONTO, ON – July 30, 2025 – Specsavers Canada Inc. (“Specsavers”) and Loblaw Companies Limited (TSX:L; “Loblaw”) today announced a transformative relationship that will see 111 new Specsavers locations open within Loblaw locations across Canada to replace the Theodore & Pringle brand, which will cease operations. This will bring Specsavers’ total …
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4 August
Loblaw to Install Canada’s Largest Rooftop Solar System
The solar array is expected to generate up to 25% of the total energy consumed at the company’s largest distribution centre while contributing to its net-zero goals. BRAMPTON, ON – JULY 29, 2025 – Loblaw Companies Limited is taking a powerful step towards expanding its renewable energy ambitions, with the planned installation …
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4 August
The North West Company Inc. Announces Appointment of Gregg Saretsky as a Director
WINNIPEG, Manitoba, Aug. 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The North West Company Inc. (“North West”) is pleased to announce the appointment of Gregg Saretsky as a director of North West, effective today. Gregg Saretsky is a seasoned corporate director with deep experience in the global aviation industry. He currently serves …
July, 2025
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29 July
Freson Bros. Get High Honour from Forbes
Forbes inaugural list of Canada’s Best Employers for Company Culture, and Freson Bros. made the list! Inclusion comes down to a combination of an organization’s values, vision, workplace environment, and operational norms. Forbes pointed to recent Gallup poll results that found when employees are “strongly connected” to their company culture, …
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29 July
JULY/AUGUST 2025
JULY/AUGUST 2025 • VOLUME 111, NO.4 In this Issue 17 Okanagan Frozen Dough Leading with heart and offering true variety with quality and real customer service. 18 Time to Pack Up The back-to-school season gives retailers a golden opportunity. 30 Ciao Canada! Italian foods in high demand. 33 Grand Prix …