Save-On-Foods president Darrell Jones told Canadian Grocer magazine the company’s plan to offer a $25 gift card to customers who might have been impacted by a 14-year bread price-fixing scheme will be “very expensive,” but is crucial to maintain... Read more
Maclean’s magazine report goes over bread prices to see that it was a lucrative product, not loss leader for many years in supermarkets over 14 years. The report noted that the loaf that cost $1.42 in July 2001, was a $3.04 in March 2015.... Read more
OTTAWA, January 5, 2018 – Loblaw Companies Limited is recalling one specific lot code of PC brand Sweet Chipotle Prepared Mustard from the marketplace due to the possible presence of glass. Consumers should not consume the recalled product desc... Read more
Toonies for Tummies, which is managed by The Grocery Foundation, is supported by CFIG and many of its members. The program helps feed children in Ontario and in Western Canada. Toonies for Tummies is enabled through participating retailers and c... Read more
Campbell Soup Company announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Snyder’s-Lance, a leading snacking company that manufactures and markets snack food throughout the United States and Canada. Snyder’s-Lance is a leader in its core... Read more
To support Save-On-Foods’ strategic business expansion plans, a number of changes were announced to their Senior Executive Leadership Management responsibilities, effective January 1, 2018. Blendle “Scotty” Scott will assume the role of Ex... Read more
In the 8th edition of Canada’s Food Price Report, published by both Dalhousie University and the University of Guelph, some predictions for 2017 were realized, but most of the food categories were affected by a significant structural change, whi... Read more
Longo’s and Farm Boy were top of the list in Ontario in a recent study that polled Ontarians where they liked to shop most in various categories. The study was reported in Strategy magazine and was complied by Leger. The firm polled 20,000... Read more
CREDIT CARD FEES: WHAT’S IN YOUR WALLET? 3 HANDS! CFIG and the Small Business Matters Coalition – now the largest voice for small business in Canada – have led the fight over the past two years in maintaining pressure on the gover... Read more
Corner Brook, NL— Nov 30, 2017 — Coleman Group of Companies are proud to announce the Grand Opening of the Colemans Market located at 370 Newfoundland Drive. The Grand Opening will take place this weekend on December 2 & 3 and plans to be an... Read more
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