MAY 11, 2021, TORONTO— May 11, 2021 marked the first full day for GSF West Live Retailer Connect. Following the remarkable success of GIC @HOME LIVE in November, 2020, the spring event features A.I. powered matchmaking meetings to grow business... Read more
TORONTO – On May 11, 2021, at the GSF West Live Retailer Connect virtual meetings and conference event, awards were presented to the following outstanding Canadian grocers. Established in 1962, the Canadian Federation of Independent Grocer... Read more
Most Canadians have adapted to the “new normal” by wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) on the job, while buying groceries, and anywhere they are likely to be in contact with others – particularly indoors. This adherence to health departm... Read more
Retail sales were up 4.8% to $55.1 billion in February. Sales increased in 9 of 11 subsectors, led by higher sales at motor-vehicle and parts dealers and gasoline stations. English https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/daily-quotidien/210428/dq210428a... Read more
Coaticook, Quebec’s grocer, Dominic Arsenault, is recognized in the province’s National Assembly for his dedication and work during the pandemic. https://m.facebook.com/watch/?v=480209676584746 Read more
CFIG members register now for access to 30 days of keynotes, and workshops from experts in staffing, leadership, AI/Ecomm and more! SEE FULL CONFERENCE SCHEDULE Join us LIVE May 11 & 12, for GSF West Live Retailer Connect virtual meetings an... Read more
Retail expert Harold Lloyd is offering the Supermarket SMARTS program of sessions for department managers. Each participant will receive real, practical best practices, specific to their own department plus 30 minutes of personal time, two weeks... Read more
Join produce industry members at the Canadian Produce Marketing Association’s (CPMA) upcoming 95th Convention and Trade Show, Fresh Week, which will be held virtually April 12-16, 2021. Registration is open and free! CPMA’s annual Trade Show is... Read more
The labour market in Canada has experienced unprecedented changes over the last 12 months. Entire sectors of the economy have been subject to temporary restrictions on business activities as a result of public health measures aimed at limiting t... Read more
Retail sales fell for the second consecutive month, down 1.1% to $52.5 billion in January. Sales declined in 6 of 11 subsectors, representing 39.4% of retail sales. English: https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/daily-quotidien/210319/dq210319a-eng.ht... Read more
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