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Feb 18

Sales were up 2% in 2015: Market Survey

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In 2015, Canadian Grocer’s annual market survey found that traditional grocery industry in Canada (chain, franchise, major c-store banners and unaffiliated independent grocers) saw total sales rise 2.1% over 2014,…

Feb 18

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Report on wine sales in Ontario grocery released

By admin Advocacy, Industry Affairs, News, Policy Agenda

February 18, 2016 – This morning the Premier of Ontario and the Minister of Finance released the report providing details of the changes to the sale of wine in Ontario, which…

Feb 18

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More B.C. wine coming to grocery store shelves

By admin Advocacy, Industry Affairs, News, Policy Agenda

The B.C. government has announced today details respecting the special wine store licences to be issued by way of an auction process. Grocery stores will have the chance to bid…

Feb 18

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Orchard Plaza Save-On-Foods first in the Okanagan to sell BC VQA wine

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February 18, 2016 – Kelowna, B.C.- Save-On-Foods in Kelowna’s Orchard Plaza officially launched its Wines of British Columbia B.C. VQA Wine section today, becoming the first grocery store in the Okanagan…

Feb 18

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Stay in the know at Vancouver show

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With several educational workshops and sessions you'll be sure to bring back to your store valuable insights on industry trends and relevant topics. Workshop tracks include: MERCHANDISING MARKETING FINANCE POLICY…

Feb 10

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Credit, not cash, is king among consumers

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Canadians are using credit cards and smartphones instead of cash to make purchases, according to a new study reports the Globe and Mail. The study by GfK surveyed 1,000 Canadians online and found…

Feb 10

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Overwaitea makes list of BC’s top employers

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February 10, 2016 – Langley, B.C. The Overwaitea Food Group has once again made the list of BC’s Top Employers. The designation comes from the 11th annual BC’s Top Employers competition,…

Feb 10

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Don’t miss Canada’s premier Western grocery show!

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Register now for Grocery & Specialty Food West 2016! From store tours to educational workshops, to a trade show that is filled with the latest innovations, GSF 2016 is not…

Feb 10

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Small but mighty: Economic Impact of Independents

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Independent grocers in Canada are an economic force with their sales accounting for $11.5 billion. This finding and more can be found in the Independent Grocers Economic Impact in Canada…

Feb 09

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NEW hotel block for Vancouver show!

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An important message for those requiring accommodations during Grocery & Specialty Food West! The room allocation for preferred rates that we have with the Pan Pacific, our host hotel, and…

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Sales were up 2% in 2015: Market Survey

Report on wine sales in Ontario grocery released

More B.C. wine coming to grocery store shelves

Orchard Plaza Save-On-Foods first in the Okanagan to sell BC VQA wine

Stay in the know at Vancouver show

Credit, not cash, is king among consumers

Overwaitea makes list of BC’s top employers

Don’t miss Canada’s premier Western grocery show!

Small but mighty: Economic Impact of Independents

NEW hotel block for Vancouver show!

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