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Empire expands third-party delivery partnerships with the addition of DoorDash Company rationalizes certain e-commerce assets Company expects immediate benefits of approximately $95 million in annualized operating income; records write down of approximately $750 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2026 STELLARTON, NS, Jan. 28, 2026 /CNW/ – Empire Company Limited (“Empire” or the “Company”) (TSX: …
February, 2026
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31 January
You’re invited: 2026 Patricia Montpetit Memorial Curling Funspiel
2026 Patricia Montpetit Memorial Curling Funspiel Thursday, April 2, 2026 | 11:30 AM – 7:00 PM Garrison Curling Club | 2288 47 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2T 6J9 The Calgary Food & Drug Executives is excited to invite you to our annual Patricia Montpetit Memorial Curling Funspiel! Our CFDE …
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31 January
Amazon Shuts 70 Grocery Stores as It Kills Off Entire Shop Format in US
Amazon said it is closing all of its Amazon Go and Amazon Fresh stores as the retail giant sharpens its focus on grocery delivery, Whole Foods Market and a new ‘supersized’ store concept. The Seattle-based company said in a blog post on Tuesday that some of the soon-to-be shuttered locations …
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27 January
Carney Makes Grocery Announcement
Prime Minister Mark Carney made the announcement on Monday morning from an Ottawa grocery store, saying millions of Canadians will soon see more money in their bank accounts. The new Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit is a one-time payment aimed at tackling food inflation, delivering extra cash this year to …
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27 January
iÖGO nanö Introduces Completely New Yogurt Experience with Bubbles Innovation
First of its kind kids innovation iÖGO nanö Bubbles offers playful mouth bursting bubble-style texture January 26, 2026 – Toronto, ON – Canadian dairy leader Lactalis Canada today announced the launch of iÖGO nanö Bubbles – a first of its kind offering in the kids yogurt category featuring playful, mouth-bursting bubble texture in a creamy & smooth yogurt in a 100g cup. Made with 100% Canadian milk, real fruit and no artificial colours, flavours, or sweeteners, iÖGO nanö Bubbles introduces an innovative snacking option for kids aged 6-12 inspired by the rising popularity of bubble …
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27 January
Canadian Retailers Must Strengthen Trust and Personalization with Tech to Win Cost-Conscious Consumers, SOTI Research Finds
As inflation reshapes spending, 83% of Canadians are shopping more carefully, while 53% want retailers to offer more connected, personalized technology experiences. Mississauga, Canada – January 27, 2026 – SOTI, a proven innovator and industry leader for simplifying business mobility solutions, today released new Canadian insights from its annual global …
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27 January
New Research: Design against shoplifting
PRESS RELEASE: From mirrors to micro-mechanisms, how young retail designers rethink anti-theft packaging New report from ECR Retail Loss report showcases design-led alternatives to locked cabinets and bulky packaging. [Brussels, January 27] Mirrors that talk back, shelves that create the illusion of human presence, self-destructing security tags and a perfume …
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24 January
Dairy poised to help meet consumers growing demand for protein
Opportunities for dairy abound as food and beverage manufacturers expand their portfolio of high-protein product offerings DENVER (January 23, 2026)—Consumer demand for foods and beverages with high protein levels continues to surge as a growing percentage of Americans focus on increasing their dietary protein. The sharp rise in demand is …
