Western Grocer Serving the industry since 1916
Second Quarter Summary • Earnings per share of $0.66 compared to $0.60 last year • Same-store sales excluding fuel decreased by 1.3% compared to elevated sales last year • Excluding fuel, gross margin increased by 72 basis points • Project Horizon strategy on track • Free cash flow of $129.5 …
December, 2021
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21 December
Loblaw Expands Commitment to Sustainable Beef Sourcing
Company tripling initial purchase to three million pounds by 2023 December 16, 2021 – The Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef (CRSB) is pleased to announce that Loblaw Companies Ltd. (TSX:L; “Loblaw”) is expanding its commitment to beef sustainability in Canada with a purchase of three million additional pounds of beef …
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21 December
Feel Foods’ Plant-Based E-Commerce Platform Goes Live
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, Dec. 16, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — FEEL FOODS LTD. (‘Feel Foods’) (CSE: ‘FEEL’) (OTC: ‘FLLLF’) (FSE: ‘1ZF’) announced today its new e-commerce enabled website is now live. Web developers, Able & Howe, finalized its look and functionality with full e-commerce capabilities as well as state-of-the-art inventory control …
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16 December
NEWLY APPOINTED LEADERSHIP TEAM IS NAMED FOR MERGED CONCORD NATIONAL, AND INDIGO NATURAL PRODUCTS SALES AGENCIES
VANCOUVER, B.C., December 15, 2021 – Two of Canada’s fastest growing food brokers in theconventional and natural products markets have strategically aligned. Concord National and Indigo NaturalProducts have restructured their executive team under the newly formed Concord National LLP. Tony Luongo assumes the role of President. Luongo has been a …
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13 December
T&T Supermarkets to open first store in Quebec
In advance of store opening, company starts recruiting staff and vendors in Montreal MONTREAL, QC – December 2, 2021: Today, T&T Supermarkets announced plans to expand its business to the province of Quebec, with a new location in Montreal. While the exact location is still being finalized, the company is starting …
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13 December
FEEL FOODS GETS ‘VITAL’ GO AHEAD FOR U.S. EXPANSION
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, Dec. 07, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — FEEL FOODS LTD. (“Feel Foods”) (CSE: “FEEL”) (OTC: “FLLLF”) (FSE: “1ZF”) has just been granted a ‘Safe Food for Canadians’ license from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (the “CFIA”), allowing Feel Foods to sell its plant-based food products throughout Canada and …
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13 December
Seafood Expo Asia to Set Tenth Edition in Singapore in 2022
In-person event to take place on 14-16 September 2022 Portland, ME (USA) – 7 December 2021 – Diversified Communications, organizers of the world’s leading seafood trade expositions, announced the return of its in-person event, Seafood Expo Asia, to the Asian market. The 10th edition will take place from 14-16 September …
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13 December
More Than a Fifth of Americans Expect to Do Most or All Grocery Shopping Online by 2024
One of the largest grocery reports highlights need for U.S. grocers to improve online experiences, and growth opportunity for quick delivery brands BERLIN and NEW YORK, December 8, 2021– Spryker Systems, the fastest-growing enterprise digital commerce platform for B2B, B2C, Enterprise Marketplaces and Unified Commerce, has today launched its U.S. …
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13 December
Protect or Retreat: Rising Seas Threaten Canada’s Atlantic and Pacific Coasts
WATERLOO, Ontario, Dec. 09, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As witnessed in recent weeks, rising seas, swollen atmospheric rivers and post-tropical storms are a threat to community infrastructure, housing and the safety of those living along Canada’s east and west coasts. In response, new guidance from the Intact Centre on Climate …
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13 December
Kruger Products’ Gatineau Plant Recognized with International 2021 CEM Energy Management Insight Award
[MISSISSAUGA, ON – DATE] – Kruger Products L.P. (KPLP), Canada’s leading manufacturer of tissue products, was recognized with a 2021 Clean Energy Ministerial (CEM) Energy Management Insight Award for efficient energy management at its Gatineau, QC plant. This international award celebrates ISO 50001-certified organizations who have provided a case study …