Independent grocers like Fiesta Farms in Toronto are counting on getting a fair shot at alcohol sales. In a Toronto Star report, Joe Virgona, Fiesta Farms' owner, said he sees…
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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…
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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…
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For Immediate Release April 2nd, 2015 Harper Senator controlled banking committee kills bill to lower credit card acceptance fees Today, the Conservative controlled Senate Banking committee voted against…
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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 North…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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