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Mar 30

Colemans’ partners with university for annual multicultural night

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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 Day. The Gardens partnered…

Mar 30

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Foodland Ontario Retailers Award winners feted

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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…

Mar 30

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Pete’s Wolfville to close in N.S.

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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 foothold in…

Mar 27

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Ontario Members Update

By admin Advocacy, Industry Affairs, Policy Agenda

URGENT REPLY REQUESTED ON QUESTIONS BELOW As you know, the Ontario government has indicated that they are looking to open up the method of the sale and distribution of beer…

Mar 25

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Grocery & Specialty Food West Crowns the Top 10 Most Innovative Products

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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…

Mar 25

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Independent and interdependent

By admin Advocacy, Industry Affairs

Last year, the Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers (CFIG) was at the forefront in dealing with a myriad of issues on behalf of our members – retail consolidation, credit-card swipe fees, increases in postage rates…

Mar 25

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Why Canada needs a Code

By admin Advocacy, Industry Affairs

The year 2014 was a watershed for the retail food industry in many respects. The 2013 acquisitions of Safeway by Sobeys, and Shoppers Drug Mart by Loblaw, took hold in 2014, and the increased…

Mar 25

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Partners in processing

By admin Advocacy, Industry Affairs

As stakeholders in the Canadian food industry, processors and independent retail grocers are both well aware of the demands of competing in today’s changing food landscape. Increased retail consolidation, the falling loonie, rising…

Mar 25

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