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January, 2026
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13 January
Fresh St. Market Kitsilano Official Grand Opening is January 16
The Community is invited to ribbon cutting ceremony and store-wide celebrations at new 4th and Macdonald location January 13, 2026, xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) traditional territory / Vancouver – invites the Kitsilano community to celebrate the grand opening of its newest location at 2823 4th Avenue on Friday, January …
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13 January
Appointment notice from Keurig Dr Pepper Canada
Keurig Dr Pepper Canada is proud to announce the appointment of Audrey Nault-Cloutier, CHRA, as Senior Director, Human Resources. Audrey Nault-Cloutier joined the Company back in 2015 and has since progressed through a series of senior leadership roles, supporting enterprise-wide people initiatives and contributing to the evolution of the talent …
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13 January
OREO Supports Youth Hockey with Second Year of ‘OREO Stay Playful For All’ Program Delivering Additional Grants Across Canada
This year, the program will deliver $400,000 in donations through hockey equipment grants of $200,000 from OREO and NHLPA Goals & Dreams, and an additional $100,000 each to The Montreal Canadiens Children’s Foundation and MLSE Foundation from OREO and the respective NHL teams TORONTO, Jan. 13, 2026 /CNW/ – Today, OREO and …
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12 January
Eagle Eye Launches Personalized Promotions, Helping Retailers Maximize Offer Conversion and Engagement
New AI-powered, one-to-one promotional solution delivers custom, individualized offers at scale with real-time execution LONDON, Jan. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Eagle Eye, a leading SaaS and AI technology company that delivers loyalty, personalized promotions and omnichannel marketing solutions for retail, travel and hospitality brands, today announced the launch of Personalized Promotions, an AI-powered solution that allows …
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12 January
Pepsi’s Limited-Time Maple Twist Brings Fresh Energy to the Cola Aisle
Pepsi is leaning into seasonal flavour trends and national pride with the launch of Pepsi Maple Cola, a limited-edition twist designed to drive buzz, celebrate Canadian identity and give consumers a new reason to reach for cola. Available starting today across Canada in 355ml cans and 591ml bottles, Pepsi Maple Cola blends the familiar fizz of Pepsi with a …
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12 January
2026 Customer Loyalty Survey: Coke, Tito’s, Michelob Ultra, McDonald’s, Cheetos Lead 2026 Food & Beverage Loyalty Rankings
Customer Expectations Soar 32% Biggest Jump In Nearly 30 Years NEW YORK, NY, January 12, 2026 – Results of the 28th annual Brand Keys Customer Loyalty Engagement Index (CLEI) reveal a pivotal shift in the brand landscape as consumer expectations jumped 32% year-over-year – the largest single-year increase since the survey’s …
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12 January
MNP Consumer Debt Index: Manitoba and Saskatchewan Residents Brace for Challenging 2026
Many Manitoba and Saskatchewan Residents Anticipate Higher Living Costs (72%), Rising Housing Pressure (56%), Worsening Economy (53%), and Interest Rate and Inflation Strain (53%) This Year WINNIPEG, MB – January 12, 2026 – Manitoba and Saskatchewan residents are heading into the new year bracing for mounting financial challenges, with seven in …
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10 January
New data shows surging demand for plant-based foods in Canada
Humane World for Animals Canada encourages governments and the food industry to meet consumer appetite for affordable, ethical, sustainable and healthy choices MONTREAL (Jan. 8, 2026) – With Veganuary well underway across Canada and internationally, Humane World for Animals is spotlighting new polling data which reveals strong and growing consumer demand for …
