Western Grocer Serving the industry since 1916
(March 07, 2018): The Canadian retail industry is undergoing massive change, shedding bricks and mortar for the new exciting world of e-commerce. In the driver’s seat are consumers. Click and point with the mouse. It’s so easy. In today’s world, convenience is king. But what’s the impact on the retail …
March, 2018
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8 March
Fresh Direct Produce earns Canada’s Best Managed Companies Platinum Status
Press Release Vancouver, BC – March 8, 2018 – Fresh Direct Produce Ltd. (“Fresh Direct”) is honoured to be one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for seven consecutive years and becomes a Platinum winner. This prestigious national award is sponsored by CIBC, Deloitte, National Post, Queen’s School of Business, and …
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6 March
FCL sees record ag sales as 90th anniversary approaches
SASKATOON (March 5, 2018) – Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) is preparing for the future by investing and diversifying in Western Canada, CEO Scott Banda told delegates at the organization’s Annual Meeting in Saskatoon. In 2017, FCL recorded combined revenue of $9.8 billion. Notably, sales of crop supplies, which include revenue …
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2 March
What’s For Dinner: Can Grocers Survive the Amazon and Wal-Mart Vise?
With Alexa now serving grocers as breakfast for Bezos, have we forgotten that Wal-Mart has had their lunch as the #1 grocer since the turn of the century? What will it take for today’s grocers to keep a seat at the adult dinner table? Written by EnterWorks Chief Executive Officer Rick Chavie Battle of the Titans The …
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2 March
Food Institute tracks record M&A growth in Exclusive Annual Report
The Food Institute releases M&A report for 2017 UPPER SADDLE RIVER, New Jersey—Food industry M&A (mergers and acquisitions) hit a record total in 2017, reaching its highest point in over 15 years, according to The Food Institute’s recently released Food Business Mergers & Acquisitions 2017 report. Total deals for the year climbed to …
February, 2018
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28 February
Walmart Online Grocery Prices Edge Closer to Amazon, Intensifying the Grocery Wars
Profitero study finds less than a 2% gap between Walmart and Amazon’s pricing on grocery products; Target and Jet.com come close, but continue to trail BOSTON, 27 February 2018. Walmart online grocery prices are edging closer to Amazon, with only a slim gap separating prices between the two retailers, according to …
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25 February
DOLE AND MARVEL EQUIP PARENTS IN THEIR HEROIC BATTLE FOR HEALTHIER FAMILIES
Black Panther, Captain America, Iron Man, Hulk, Black Widow and Thor power-up original character recipes and specially branded DOLE® produce March 1 WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif. (Feb. 22, 2018) — Powerful news for families fighting the good fight of nutrition in the home: Super Hero help is on the way. Starting March 1, Black …
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25 February
Study reveals Canadian parents would give up social media, chocolate or wine for their kids to eat healthier
Catelli® unveils campaign which explores and celebrates real parenting truths Feb 20, 2018 (Toronto, ON) – Catelli recently commissioned a survey to delve further into real parenting moments, uncovering revealing truths about today’s modern family, and the daily challenges Canadian parents face, many of which involve mealtime. According to the survey, due to …
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22 February
New MSC certified products from Ocean Brands
Gold Seal Mackerel and Ocean’s Clam Juice: Sustainable, Traceable and Wild: Ocean Brands sources its Gold Seal Wild Mackerel and Ocean’s Clam Juice from fisheries that are independently certified to the globally recognized Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) standard for sustainable, well-managed fisheries. The MSC ecolabel provides consumers with assurance that …
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10 February
UDELV AND DELIVERY GUYS JOIN FRESHOP AT NATIONAL GROCERS ASSOCIATION MEETING FEB. 11-14 IN LAS VEGAS
Sunday panel kicks off busy week for Booth #301 LAS VEGAS. February 9, 2018 — Last week, udelv, a Burlingame, Calif. company, successfully launched its autonomous, last-mile delivery vehicle and made the world’s first public road test deliveries from Draeger’s Market in San Mateo, Calif. to two nearby customers. Udelv CEO Daniel Laury …