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The #1 gum brand in Canada launches bold new identity and activations at Budweiser Stage and Osheaga TORONTO, May 29, 2025 /CNW/ – Canada’s favourite gum just got a fresh makeover. EXCEL® Gum, proudly part of Mars, is unveiling a bold new look this summer, celebrating a new era of confidence, culture, and connection. Launching alongside a …
May, 2025
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30 May
GURU Organic Energy to Report Second Quarter 2025 Results
MONTREAL, May 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — GURU Organic Energy Corp. (TSX: GURU) (“GURU” or the “Company”), Canada’s leading organic energy drink brand1, will report its financial results for the second quarter ended April 30, 2025, on Thursday, June 12, 2025, before markets open. Management will hold a conference call …
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28 May
Pattison Food Group announces strategic changes to executive leadership team
(Tuesday, May 27, 2025 – Langley, B.C.) Western Canada’s largest retailer of food and drugs, the Pattison Food Group, is announcing strategic changes to its executive leadership team, aimed at strengthening its position in the market while positioning it for future growth. Effective June 1, Mike Olson will add merchandising to …
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27 May
The Kraft Heinz Company Announces Ongoing Evaluation of Strategic Transactions to Unlock Shareholder Value
PITTSBURGH & CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)– The Kraft Heinz Company (Nasdaq: KHC) (“Kraft Heinz” or the “Company”) today announced that the Company’s Board of Directors and Executive Leadership Team have been evaluating potential strategic transactions to unlock shareholder value. “At Kraft Heinz, our goal has always been to make high-quality, great-tasting food for …
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27 May
Judge Approves $500M Settlement in Loblaw Bread-Fixing Case
Some Canadian shoppers may soon receive cash from a class-action lawsuit that accused Loblaw and its parent company George Weston of engaging in an industry-wide scheme to fix the price of bread. Ontario Superior Court Judge Ed Morgan has approved a $500-million settlement in the case. The settlement he approved includes …
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27 May
Freshco Opening New 40,000 sq. ft. Grocery Store Opening in Edmonton
A brand-new grocery store is set to open in Edmonton, with FreshCo coming to the city’s southwest. FreshCo is opening in Edmonton’s Glenridding neighbourhood. It will hold its grand opening on Thursday, May 29. The store will open to the public at 8 a.m. “FreshCo Glenridding brings together the best …
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27 May
Imperial Tobacco Canada supports vaping regulations to protect youth
Montreal, Quebec, May 26, 2025 – Imperial Tobacco Canada (Imperial) agrees with public health organizations highlighting the need to further address youth vaping in Canada. We share a common goal: protecting young people from vaping use while continuing to support adult smokers in their journey to quit cigarettes. Recent survey data …
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25 May
New PriceSmart Foods opens in Burnaby as store converts overnight
(Thursday, May 22, 2025 – Burnaby, B.C.) Buy-Low Foods Kings Crossing closed at 6 p.m. last night and officially reopened this morning at 7:30 a.m. as PriceSmart Foods Kings Crossing. Where authenticity meets convenience, PriceSmart Foods now serves diverse communities across the Lower Mainland with five convenient locations, including three …
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25 May
Supporting families across Western Canada as share it forward continues
(Wednesday, May 21, 2025 – Langley, B.C.) Western Canadians can do their part to support local food banks by purchasing Western Family products at four Pattison Food Group retailers starting tomorrow. All Save-On-Foods, Buy-Low Foods, Nesters Markets and PriceSmart Foods stores will participate by donating 50 per cent of net proceeds …
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25 May
Lesley Conway appointed Head of Walmart Connect
Lesley Conway has been named Head of Walmart Connect, effective May 5, 2025. In her new role, Lesley will oversee the Walmart Connect business and is responsible for the Canadian strategic direction, operations and growth projects. Conway brings over 25 years of experience spanning media, marketing and advertising and has …