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Vancouver, Canada – December 12th, 2025 – The FDP Group, a leader in the distribution of ethnic, organic, and conventional produce, has acquired the UNFI Canada Produce division. This represents an exciting new chapter for FDP Group and specifically Fresh Direct Produce as it will provide an even broader selection …
December, 2025
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16 December
Empire Reports Fiscal 2026 Second Quarter Results
Earnings per share (“EPS”) and adjusted EPS(1)(2) of $0.69 Prior year EPS and adjusted EPS of $0.73 Sales of $7,995 million, an increase of 2.8% Food sales increased by 3.4%; Same-store sales(2) – food(3) increased by 2.5% Gross margin, excluding fuel, increased by 14 basis points STELLARTON, NS, Dec. 11, 2025 /CNW/ – Empire Company Limited (“Empire” or …
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16 December
Loblaw Companies Limited To Issue $500 Million Of Senior Unsecured Notes
BRAMPTON, ON, December 11, 2025 (TSX: L) – Loblaw Companies Limited (“Loblaw” or the “Company”) announced today that it has agreed to issue, on a private placement basis to qualified accredited investors in the Provinces of Canada, $500 million aggregate principal amount of senior unsecured notes of the Company (the “Notes”) …
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13 December
Adonis partners with Kingsville, Ontario-based Mucci Farms to offer even more locally grown vegetables as part of London pilot
LONDON, December 12, 2025 — Adonis Mediterranean Market announces a partnership with Canadian produce supplier Mucci Farms to offer a fresh new assortment of locally grown vegetables at its London, Ont. location, starting this week. The vegetables are grown at Mucci’s Kingsville, Ont. greenhouses and include tomatoes, cucumbers, lettuce, and peppers. This is part of a pilot that, if successful, will expand to other Adonis stores in the province. “We are happy to …
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13 December
Rabba Fine Foods delivers timely donation of essential food and hygiene products with the help of grocery partners
Mississauga, Ont. – December 11, 2025 – Rabba Fine Foods has made its winter season donation to Food Banks Mississauga through its Rabba Roots Community Giving Program. The donation includes essential items from Maple Leaf Foods, Lassonde, Kruger and Dare Foods. The Rabba Roots Community Program collected 3,000 pounds in total. This …
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13 December
TNS Research Reveals Simplicity is Key for Retail
Reston, VA – December, 11, 2025 – Transaction Network Services (TNS), a global leader in providing full-stack, modern and secure payment and network solutions, today announced new research from its Keeping Payments Simple: Exploring Consumer Demand for Seamless Payment Methods white paper, highlighting how consumers in Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States view …
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10 December
Fresh St. Market will open its doors in Kitsilano December 12
New location set to ignite Kitsilano’s food offerings with its largest hot bar, fresh sushi, and burrito bar December 9, 2025, xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) traditional territory / Vancouver – B.C.-based and family owned today announced it will open Fresh St. Market in Kitsilano on December 12 at 2823 4th Avenue. “We’re …
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9 December
Calgary Co-op and CGS Immersive debut AI “charcuterie sommelier”; boosts deli tickets + shopper confidence
Calgary Co-op Using Unique AI Powered Technology Calgary Co-op is partnering with CGS Immersive to introduce an AI-powered charcuterie kiosk — giving shoppers an in-store “charcuterie sommelier.” Using natural dialogue, shoppers share their budget, guest count, and preferences. The kiosk (powered by CGS’s Cicero AI engine) then generates a personalized …
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9 December
Manitoba Premier Kinew Says ‘Real Competition’ Coming to Manitoba Grocery Sector
Ban on property controls barring stores from opening near other grocers won’t impact affordability: economist Six months after passing a law aimed at making it easier for new grocery stores to open, Manitoba’s premier says lower grocery bills could be on the horizon. “We could be the first province in …
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9 December
Provigo Jean-Marc Fortin on Rachel Street Unveils New Concept After Major Renovations
Montreal (QC) – December 5, 2025 – Jean-Marc Fortin, owner of the Provigo store on Rachel Street in the Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie borough, and his team are proud to announce the completion of a major transformation. Located on the historic site of the Angus Shops, a former Canadian Pacific Railway locomotive and …