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On March 17, retailer partners and sponsors from the Make Happy Tummies (formerly Toonies for Tummies) campaign community attended and help prepare breakfast for over 300 students at Don Bosco School in Calgary. Events also took place in Vancouver, Toronto, and Nova Scotia. It was a joyous morning filled with …
March, 2025
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25 March
A New 58,000 sq. ft. Grocery Store is Opening in Oakridge, Calgary
Calgary is getting a brand-new grocery store opening this week, and it is exciting news for those in the southwest. Calgary Co-op will be hosting the grand opening for its brand-new Oakridge location on Thursday, March 27. The new 58,000-square-foot grocery store at 2580 Southland Dr. SW. The store is officially opening …
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25 March
Budget blow to convenience sector: Retail expert warns of further closures for the sectors survival
Budget and high street closure comments The on shop closures highlights a need for convenience and independent retailers to rethink their approach in an increasingly high-cost environment. With this week’s budget set to introduce further financial challenges, technology is playing an increasingly more important role. Investing in smart solutions, alongside …
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25 March
Gary Sorenson stepping away from Georgia Main Food Group and Jeff Starnaman appointed Chief Operating Officer
March 24, 2025, hən̓̓qəmin̓əm̓ and Sḵwx̱wú7mesh traditional territory / Burnaby, B.C. – After 14 years, Gary Sorenson, President and Chief Operating Officer, Georgia Main Food Group (GMFG) has made the difficult decision to step away from the Georgia Main team in order to focus time and attention on some personal life goals. …
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25 March
TransCold’s new Canadian headquarters have opened in Surrey, BC
TransCold’s new Canadian headquarters have opened in Surrey, BC. Their purpose-built 73,000 ft2 facility has created a more than 5 times increase in frozen warehouse space and doubled office space to continue their national expansion in frozen 3PL and distribution. Together with a new enterprise-wide integrated IT solution, this allows TransCold …
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25 March
Cushman & Wakefield Represents Tree of Life in GTA Expansion
Tree of Life Expands Logistics Footprint with 331,016 SF Lease in Mississauga TORONTO, March 24, 2024 – Cushman & Wakefield announced today that it represented Tree of Life Canada, a leading distributor in the temperature-controlled logistics sector, in securing a 331,016-square-foot lease at 6185 McLaughlin Road, Mississauga. Tree of Life, …
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22 March
Jeff Stewart, Executive Director of Food Day Canada, Honoured with King Charles III Coronation Medal
Ottawa, Wednesday, March 26 – Food Day Canada is proud to announce that its Executive Director, Jeff Stewart, has been awarded the prestigious King Charles III Coronation Medal. This distinguished recognition celebrates Stewart’s outstanding contributions to Canadian food culture, sustainability, and his unwavering dedication to supporting local agriculture and culinary traditions. …
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22 March
How Data-Driven Loyalty Programs Help Grocers and Shoppers Manage New Affordability Challenges
Joel Percy, Regional Director at Eagle Eye With grocery prices climbing, shoppers are looking for ways to stretch their budgets. In response, the smartest retailers aren’t just cutting prices—they’re using loyalty programs to drive engagement and revenue. Loyalty programs that focus on delivering value, recognizing individual shoppers’ needs, and maximizing …
