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Empire Company Limited’s 2026 Sustainable Business Report highlights progress across climate action, community investment, and other sustainability priorities. STELLARTON, NS, July 30, 2026 /CNW/ — Empire Company Limited (‘Empire’) (TSX: EMP.A) announced today that it has surpassed its commitment to reduce food loss and waste by 50 per cent, achieving …
August, 2026
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4 August
Logile Connect 2026 Brings Retail Leaders Together Around the Future of Connected Store Operations
Retail executives, innovators and industry leaders will gather in Scottsdale to explore the ideas, innovations and operating models defining the next era of Connected Store Operations. DALLAS, August 4, 2026 – Logile, a global leader in AI-powered Connected Store Operations solutions, today announced Logile Connect 2026, its annual customer conference, taking place September 22-24 …
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4 August
Rooted in Community: Nature’s Path Organic Foods Announces 2026 Gardens for Good Grant Winners
15 organic community gardens across North America awarded $45,000 to expand fresh food access, organic growing practices, and community-led food sovereignty RICHMOND, BC, Aug. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Nature’s Path Organic Foods, North America’s largest independent organic breakfast and snack food brand, today announced the grant recipients for its 16th annual Gardens for …
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4 August
Loblaw Reports Second Quarter Revenue Growth of 4.1% and Adjusted Diluted Net Earnings Per Common Share Growth of 11.9%
BRAMPTON, ONTARIO, July 30, 2026 Loblaw Companies Limited (TSX: L) (“Loblaw” or the “Company”) announced today its unaudited financial results for the second quarter ended June 20, 2026¹. Loblaw delivered strong second quarter 2026 results. In its last quarter prior to the close of the sale of PC Financial, the …
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4 August
Giant Tiger store in downtown Winnipeg set to close in November
A Giant Tiger store considered a longtime staple in downtown Winnipeg at Donald Street and Ellice Avenue is closing this coming November. A reason for the closure was not provided but many suspect rampant theft as the problem. Giant Tiger Stores Limited is a privately held, Canadian-owned company. It operates …
July, 2026
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30 July
Pattison Food Group Arrives On DoorDash, Bringing Western Canada’s Grocery Staples Home
Save-On-Foods and five additional banners are now on DoorDash, offering in-store prices and member-exclusive pricing for More Rewards members. DoorDash is partnering with Pattison Food Group, Western Canada’s leading Canadian owned and operated grocer, to bring on-demand grocery delivery to more households. From urban cities to rural communities, consumers across …
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29 July
Specialty coffee brews a mainstream opportunity across retail, foodservice and packaging, says GlobalData
Speciality coffee, a fast-growing segment within premium beverages, is gaining prominence across retail, foodservice, and packaging space, evolving from an artisanal niche into a mainstream lifestyle-led category. This is driven by converging consumer demand for premium quality, personalization, functional wellness, ethical sourcing, and sustainable packaging. Brands are increasingly using specialty …
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28 July
Mother Parkers’ new manufacturing platform targets cold-coffee complexity for foodservice operators
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — July 28, 2026 — Mother Parkers Tea & Coffee today announced the official opening of its new Complete Extract Solutions facility in Mississauga, Ontario. The facility is in operation and marks the company’s expansion into coffee extract solutions and a major step in its multi-year, multi-million-dollar investment …
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27 July
FORM Expands GoSpotCheck AI Image Recognition Platform with Point-of-Sale Materials Capabilities, Giving CPG and Retail Teams Instant Visibility of In-Store Marketing Execution
New POSM recognition delivers zero-shot, same-day detection of marketing compliance in real-world store conditions BOSTON, July 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — FORM, the retail execution software company behind GoSpotCheck, today unveiled new AI-powered point-of-sale materials (POSM) image recognition capabilities that automatically detect, classify and extract in-store marketing compliance, campaign, and price …
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27 July
New Fall Launch Collection from Okanagan Frozen Dough
Proof & Bake and Freezer To Oven Okanagan Frozen Dough is rolling out a limited-time lineup of irresistible fall favourites! White Chocolate Cranberry Sourdough Boule Banana Chocolate Nut Scone Apple Pie Scone White Chocolate Pumpkin Spice Score Apple Cinnamon Bread White Chocolate Pumpkin Spice Cookie Crafted for effortless back-of-house execution, …