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Succession Planning Key to Preserving Canadian-Owned Businesses, Especially in Rural and Farming Communities CALGARY, AB – April 3, 2025 – Amid economic uncertainty and tariff wars, Canada faces a wave of small business closures, partly driven by the “Silver Tsunami” of retiring Baby Boomer entrepreneurs. With small businesses making up 98.1% of …
April, 2025
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7 April
Stack Merchandising Launches Innovative Retail Services to Elevate Brands
TORONTO, April 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Stack Merchandising, an innovative force in the retail industry, is thrilled to announce the launch of its suite of services aimed at amplifying brand presence and driving success for retailers nationwide. A division of Concord National LLP, Stack is strategically focused on maximizing …
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2 April
Tony Chow assumes role of President, Coke Canada Bottling April 28, 2025
Today, announced that well-respected and seasoned food and beverage industry leader Tony Chow will be assuming the role of President, effective April 28. The news follows the announcement earlier this year that current President, Stephen du Toit, will be stepping down from his position to begin a new chapter of his career which will include …
March, 2025
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31 March
New Buy-Low Foods opens in Grande Prairie with everyday low prices
Buy low get more for less! (Friday, March 28, 2025 – Grande Prairie, Alta.) As of Thursday, March 27, the community of Grande Prairie can officially discover a fresh new way to save on their groceries and household essentials as Buy-Low Foods Grande Prairie opened for business at 8 a.m. Offering customers quality …
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31 March
Empire Announces Retirement of CFO Matt Reindel – Constantine (Costa) Pefanis to Assume Role in May
STELLARTON, NS, March 13, 2025 /CNW/ – Empire Company Limited (“Empire” or the “Company”) (TSX: EMP.A) today announced that Matt Reindel, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer has decided to retire from the company. He will be replaced in May by Constantine (Costa) Pefanis, who has most recently served as CFO of Green …
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31 March
Empire Reports Fiscal 2025 Third Quarter Results
Earnings per share (“EPS”) and adjusted EPS(1)(2) of $0.62 Prior year EPS and adjusted EPS of $0.54 and $0.62, respectively Sales of $7,725.2 million, an increase of 3.1% Same-store sales(2) – food(3) increased by 2.6% STELLARTON, NS, March 13, 2025 /CNW/ – Empire Company Limited (“Empire” or the “Company”) (TSX: EMP.A) today announced its financial results for the third quarter ended February …
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31 March
Celiac Canada Calls on Federal Politicians to Implement Tax Reform for Gluten-Free Affordability
Mississauga, ON. March 26, 2025 – Celiac Canada is urging federal politicians to support a crucial tax policy change that will make life more affordable for the estimated 400,000 Canadians living with celiac disease. The organization is calling for improved tax measures that would help offset the rising cost of …
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31 March
Shoppers Drug Mart Opens First of Seven Pharmacy Care Clinics in Surrey, British Columbia
New clinics will increase access to healthcare in Canada’s fastest growing city TORONTO, ON, March 27, 2025 – Shoppers Drug Mart announced today the grand opening of the first pharmacy care clinics in Surrey, British Columbia – with six more to come by the end of the year. At a time of …
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31 March
Lindt Unveils GOLD BUNNY Hide and Seek: A Magical Easter Game for Canadian Families
Innovative game invites Canadians to search for hidden bunnies and hop out with a coupon TORONTO, March 31, 2025 /CNW/ – This Easter, Lindt & Sprüngli is making easter moments magical for Canadian families and elevating their traditions with a playful twist on the beloved Easter egg hunt. Introducing GOLD BUNNY hide and …
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31 March
Taco Bell Canada Launches Epic Grocery Offerings Nationwide
From 170 to 15.3 million locations overnight, now every Canadian can turn their home into a Taco Bell… curious? Introducing Taco Bell at Home, a new line of 12 crave-worthy, must-try meal kits, sauces, and seasonings that are bringing Taco Bell’s signature menu-inspired items and tastes straight to grocery aisles across …