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Prestigious certification highlights ongoing commitment to industry-leading expertise BURLINGTON, Ontario, Aug. 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bunzl Cleaning & Hygiene today announced its investment in attaining the ISSA Cleaning Industry Management Standard (CIMS) Expert certification for all its sales professionals. CIMS is the foremost recognized standard for excellence in the …
August, 2024
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23 August
Get Your Fall Fix with Limited-Edition Autumn and Halloween Snacks from Hostess®
Hostess reintroduces fan-favorite seasonal snacks and new Halloween packs to level up trick-or-treating ORRVILLE, Ohio, Aug. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Beginning this month, Hostess fans can once again celebrate the start of a new season with their favorite snacks. Hostess will bring back five delectable fall-inspired treats and introduce a new festive …
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22 August
Introducing Patates 2000 Poutine Sauce Mix—the authentic taste of Quebec’s favourite dish, now available for your customers!
From the award-winning Patates 2000, a family-owned snack bar celebrated for over 35 years, comes this instant poutine sauce mix. Proudly crafted from the same recipe that made them the Provincial Winner of Best Snack Bar in Quebec 2022 and the Best Snack Bar in Laval 2023, this mix delivers …
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22 August
How Costco masters the economics of exclusivity
Costco Canada is reinforcing its commitment to membership exclusivity by introducing advanced card scanners at store entrances By Sylvain Charlebois Costco Canada is doubling down on its commitment to membership exclusivity, signalling a shift towards a more disciplined and controlled shopping environment. The retail giant is currently piloting advanced membership …
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21 August
Better hurry! Deadline to enter is approaching!
This is what a winner looks like. Check out these award-winning grocery brands proudly displaying their PTPA Seal of Approval.These aren’t just products. They’re parent-approved powerhouses. From snacks to household essentials, these brands know the secret. When parents see that PTPA seal, they reach for the product. Want to join winning brands like these? Your …
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20 August
STATEMENT ON PENDING RAIL STRIKE – NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF SUPPLY CHAIN LEADERS BC
August 20, 2024, Surrey, BC – The National Institute of Supply Chain Leaders BC (NISCL BC) is issuing an urgent advisory to our members, the public, and the nearly 200,000 Supply Chain Professionals across British Columbia regarding the imminent threat of significant service disruptions due to labour disputes at Canadian National …
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20 August
It’s Finger Lickin’ KD… Beloved Comfort Food Brands KD and KFC Join Forces in New, Boldly Delicious Collaboration
The brands combine their classic flavours to serve up three crave-worthy, limited-edition offerings exclusively in Canada TORONTO, August 19, 2024 – Canada’s favourite comfort foods just got even more crave-worthy. Today, the KD and KFC brands join forces to unveil three limited-edition offerings across grocery retailers and KFC restaurants nationwide. …
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20 August
See what winning grocery brands are saying!
Don’t just take our word for it. Ever wonder why some products seem to sell themselves? Three words: Word of mouth. And you know what? The Parent Tested Parent Approved (PTPA) Seal of Approval takes word of mouth to another level. But don’t just take our word for it. Check out what …
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20 August
Dempster’s Launches New Platform To Inspire Canadians To Prioritize Their Own Wellbeing
Dempster’s® conducted a National Wellness survey to understand how they can play a more pivotal role in nourishing the lives of Canadians TORONTO, Aug. 19, 2024 /CNW/ – Today, Dempster’s® is launching a new brand campaign focused on evolving the way they have been nourishing Canadians for more than a century. Feed What Nourishes You expands Dempster’s’® focus …
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19 August
ALIMENTATION COUCHE-TARD TO ACQUIRE GETGO CAFÉ + MARKET STORES FROM GIANT EAGLE
LAVAL, QC, Aug. 19, 2024 /CNW/ – Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (“Couche-Tard” or the “Corporation”) (TSX: ATD), a global leader in convenience and mobility, today announced it has reached a definitive agreement to acquire GetGo Café +Markets (“GetGo”) from supermarket retailer Giant Eagle, Inc. GetGo, an innovative, food-first convenience store experience, employs approximately 3,500 …