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From 170 to 15.3 million locations overnight, now every Canadian can turn their home into a Taco Bell… curious? Introducing Taco Bell at Home, a new line of 12 crave-worthy, must-try meal kits, sauces, and seasonings that are bringing Taco Bell’s signature menu-inspired items and tastes straight to grocery aisles across …
March, 2025
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30 March
T&T Supermarket Expands to San Francisco
T&T Supermarket, Canada’s Largest Asian Grocery Store, Launches in San Francisco with Exciting New Shopping Experience SAN FRANCISCO, March 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ – T&T Supermarket, the largest Asian grocery retailer in Canada, is thrilled to announce its expansion to San Francisco with a new store at San Francisco City Center, located at 2675 Geary Blvd, at the intersection of Geary …
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30 March
Calgary Co-op Celebrates Grand Opening of New Oakridge Food Centre
Part of a larger development plan, the new food store is the first step to a future urban village coming to Calgary’s Oakridge neighbourhood. CALGARY – (March 27, 2025) – Calgary Co-operative Association Limited (Calgary Co-op) has officially opened its newly-built Calgary Co-op food store in the SW neighbourhood of Oakridge. …
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30 March
Canada’s Largest Association for Natural, Organic, and Wellness Industry Calls on Party Candidates to Commit to Protecting Canadian Businesses
OTTAWA, ON (March 27, 2025) — On election day, Canadians are voting to protect Canada. Ballots will be cast based on the issues that matter to our success in the face of tariffs, uncertainty, and global competition. For the 82% of Canadians who use Natural Health Products (NHPs), and the millions …
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25 March
Grocery Foundation – Make Happy Tummies Partner Breakfast Calgary
On March 17, retailer partners and sponsors from the Make Happy Tummies (formerly Toonies for Tummies) campaign community attended and help prepare breakfast for over 300 students at Don Bosco School in Calgary. Events also took place in Vancouver, Toronto, and Nova Scotia. It was a joyous morning filled with …
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25 March
A New 58,000 sq. ft. Grocery Store is Opening in Oakridge, Calgary
Calgary is getting a brand-new grocery store opening this week, and it is exciting news for those in the southwest. Calgary Co-op will be hosting the grand opening for its brand-new Oakridge location on Thursday, March 27. The new 58,000-square-foot grocery store at 2580 Southland Dr. SW. The store is officially opening …
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25 March
Budget blow to convenience sector: Retail expert warns of further closures for the sectors survival
Budget and high street closure comments The on shop closures highlights a need for convenience and independent retailers to rethink their approach in an increasingly high-cost environment. With this week’s budget set to introduce further financial challenges, technology is playing an increasingly more important role. Investing in smart solutions, alongside …
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25 March
Gary Sorenson stepping away from Georgia Main Food Group and Jeff Starnaman appointed Chief Operating Officer
March 24, 2025, hən̓̓qəmin̓əm̓ and Sḵwx̱wú7mesh traditional territory / Burnaby, B.C. – After 14 years, Gary Sorenson, President and Chief Operating Officer, Georgia Main Food Group (GMFG) has made the difficult decision to step away from the Georgia Main team in order to focus time and attention on some personal life goals. …
