A pilot project in Surrey, B.C., sees Save-On Foods supermarket the first grocer to sell wine under the province’s new liquor law. Starting April 1, the Save-On Foods store made wine a... Read more
Stong’s Market will be opening a second store in North Vancouver early in 2016. The 20,000-sq.-ft. store will be the first new location for the grocer in 26 years. Cori Bonina, Stong... Read more
To celebrate its milestone 100th birthday, Overwaitea Food Group with the help of a local music teacher and students, broke a Guinness World Record. Teacher Teresa Harris and students from... Read more
Reports show that traditional grocers are increasingly losing market share in the U.S. — some 15% in the past 10 years. What formats are taking the grocery pie? It’s C-stores, farmers... Read more
Corner Brook, N.L.–Customers were treated to international cuisine from around the world when Bill Skeard, Store Manager and his team hosted the Gardens fifth annual Multiculturalism... Read more
On March 27, some of the best Foodland Ontario retailers were celebrated at an event at the Liberty Grand in Toronto. Minister Jeff Leal presented the 2015 Foodland Ontario Retailer Awards t... Read more
Three years after first opening on Main Street, Pete’s Wolfville has announced plans to permanently close its doors at that location. Despite the company’s efforts to secure a fo... Read more
Showcase shines a spotlight on the best products, food and trends coming to a store near you! April 14, 2015, Vancouver, BC – The Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers announced their T... Read more
Grand opening of Applewood store brings a unique fresh food experience to the community Read more
The deal creates North America's third-largest food and beverage company Read more
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