Western Grocer Serving the industry since 1916
The giving season is in full swing at Saputo, as the Company announces it has raised $640,000 for United Way branches across Canada. This impressive contribution highlights Saputo’s unwavering dedication to driving positive change and supporting the communities it calls home. The funds were raised during a three-week annual …
December, 2024
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16 December
How Retailers Can Win Over Last-Minute Shoppers
As the countdown to Christmas accelerates, retailers are bracing for the final wave of holiday shoppers. While our latest reveals that 60% of consumers plan their purchases months in advance, a significant 37% shop the month of or even the week before the holidays, presenting a golden opportunity for retailers …
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16 December
Empire Reports Fiscal 2025 Second Quarter Results
Earnings per share (“EPS”) and adjusted EPS(1) of $0.73 Prior year EPS and adjusted EPS of $0.72 and $0.71, respectively Same-store sales, excluding fuel, increased by 1.8% Empire Company Limited (“Empire” or the “Company”) (TSX: EMP.A) today announced its financial results for the second quarter ended November 2, 2024. For the quarter, the Company recorded net …
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16 December
Loblaw Companies Limited Completes Issuance of $400 Million of Senior Unsecured Notes
Loblaw Companies Limited (“Loblaw” or the “Company”) announced today that it has completed its previously announced issuance, on a private placement basis to qualified accredited investors in certain Provinces of Canada, of $400 million aggregate principal amount of senior unsecured notes of the Company (the “Offering”) bearing interest at a …
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11 December
Stingray Advertising Expands Retail Media Network with In-Store Video Advertising Across METRO Banners
MONTREAL, Dec. 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Stingray (TSX: RAY.A; RAY.B), a leader in music, video content distribution, business services, and advertising solutions, is excited to announce the expansion of its retail media network with the introduction of video advertising across METRO food and pharmacy banners. This new offering enhances …
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11 December
Prime Drink Group Announces a Massive Production Increase for Glutenberg and its Return to Shelves: Thousands of Outlets in Canada and the U.S. Soon to be Supplied
Company receives orders in excess of 40,000 cases MONTREAL, Dec. 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Prime Drink Group Corp. (CSE: PRME) (“Prime” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that, after several months of intermittent production of its renowned Glutenberg beer, it has permanently resolved its production issues and increased production to …
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10 December
Keurig Dr Pepper Canada Expands Beverage Portfolio with Exclusive Nestea Licensing Agreement
KDP Canada enters multi-year agreement with Société des Produits Nestlé to Drive Growth and Innovation for the Nestea Brand in Canada Mississauga, Tuesday, December 10, 2024—Canada Dry Mott’s Inc., doing business as Keurig Dr Pepper Canada (“KDP Canada”), has entered into a long-term licensing agreement with Société des Produits Nestlé (“Nestlé Canada”), …
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10 December
Digital boost for the fruit trade
December 10, 2024 Digital boost for the fruit trade 20 international startups are exhibiting at FRUIT LOGISTICA 2025. Their business ideas focus on digitalisation of the industry and include AI and modern sensor technology. What must my greenhouse look like to be profitable? Greenhouse Formula has the answer. The …
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10 December
New Campaign Highlights Threats to Traditional Chinese Medicines Under Proposed Cost Recovery Program
Ottawa, ON — Today, the Canadian Health Food Association (CHFA) and the Chamber of Chinese Herbal Medicine of Canada launched a joint campaign to raise awareness about the harmful impact the Canadian Government’s proposed cost recovery measures and labelling laws will have on Traditional Chinese Medicines (TCM). These measures, which aim …
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10 December
Rabba Fine Foods continues to expand with Tim Hortons
Community grocer now offers the restaurant chain’s full menu at its Asquith Avenue market Mississauga, Ont., December 9, 2024 – Rabba Fine Foods, the Greater Toronto Area’s trusted 24/7 urban market chain, is proud to announce the opening of its newest Tim Hortons at 40 Asquith Avenue in downtown Toronto, near Yonge …