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MONTRÉAL, Aug. 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Saputo Inc. (TSX: SAP) (Saputo or the Company) announces that the nominees listed in the management information circular dated June 4, 2026, were elected as directors of Saputo at the annual meeting of shareholders held on August 7, 2026. Each of the following 11 …
August, 2026
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10 August
London Drugs Cuts Positions
London Drugs plans to cut about 80 positions, roughly one per cent of its workforce, as part of its retail leadership restructuring. Nick Curalli, president and chief operating officer of the Richmond-based retail chain, said the company plans to reduce positions from its retail operations team. “With careful consideration of both …
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10 August
London Drugs Launches Certified Blue Tech Services
RICHMOND, BC – August 4, 2026 – London Drugs is introducing Certified Blue Tech Services™, a new brand that makes it easier for customers to identify trusted technology repair and support services at participating London Drugs locations across British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. For more than eight years, London …
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10 August
The Giant Tiger in The Pas Closes
The discount retailer closed its location in the northern Manitoba community on July 31. Signage from the building has already been removed, the doors locked and the shelves left bare. It’s the latest in a long line of closures from the Ottawa-based grocery and clothing store chain, which has announced …
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10 August
Armstrong Cheese Truck Rolls Across Canada with a Cheese-First Summer Tour
Following a successful kick-off in Toronto, the Armstrong Cheese Truck is now making its way across Canada, bringing a bold, cheese-first experience to some of the country’s busiest summer destinations. From the Maritimes to Vancouver, the truck is popping up in eight cities where Canadians gather all summer long, turning …
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10 August
Discovery Organics is pleased to introduce Daisy Ye.
Daisy is joining the Discovery Organics team as a Senior Buyer on our Purchasing Team. She brings more than five years of experience as an organic vegetable buyer with Pro Organics (UNFI Produce), along with extensive knowledge of the organic supply chain and strong connections throughout the organic grower community. …
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10 August
Brew, sip and give: Keurig and Walmart turn shopper momentum into support for the Canadian Red Cross
Today, Keurig is once again joining forces with Walmart Canada and the Canadian Red Cross to turn an everyday coffee moment into a meaningful act of giving. From August 6 to 27, 2026, for every eligible Keurig® K-Express Essentials™ coffee maker purchased at Walmart Canada, Keurig will donate $5 to …
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6 August
The First T&T Supermarket in Winnipeg Is Coming to CF Polo Park
The “cult-favourite” Canadian supermarket is bringing its signature Asian groceries, prepared foods, bakery favourites, and beauty products to Manitoba for the first time WINNIPEG, MB, Aug. 6, 2026 /CNW/ — Canada’s largest Asian grocery retailer is expanding into Manitoba with its first store at Winnipeg, located at CF Polo Park, Winnipeg’s premier shopping centre. …
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4 August
OHME! Expands Snack Town With Three New Freeze-Dried Snacks
Vancouver-based OHME! is expanding its freeze-dried snack lineup with three new products designed to make fruit-forward snacking more interesting: Apple Fries, Crunchy Banana Organic, and Passion Fruit Protein Crunch. Apple Fries transform real apple into light, crispy bites (no dipping sauce required), while Crunchy Banana Organic gives naturally sweet banana an airy new texture. Passion Fruit Protein …
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4 August
Alimentation Couche-Tard Announces Agreement to Acquire Controlling Stake In Żabka Group and Launches Voluntary Tender Offer
LAVAL, Québec, July 31, 2026 /CNW/ — Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (“Couche-Tard”) (TSX: ATD), a global leader in convenience and mobility, today announced that it plans to acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of Żabka Group (“Żabka”) (WSE: ZAB), Poland’s largest convenience retailer. Couche-Tard will initiate a voluntary tender …