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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Grand opening of Applewood store brings a unique fresh food experience to the community
The deal creates North America's third-largest food and beverage company
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Ontario-based Farm Boy 2012 Inc. (Farm Boy) is opening an outlet in Whitby in late summer. This is the first store planned for the Toronto area. The 28,000-square-foot store will feature…
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Rosanne Longo of Longo's speaks about some of the grocer's secrets to its success
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As consumers’ understanding of food as a health management tool expands, U.S. retailers are changing how they stock and promote products to better drive sales and be considered a wellness…
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Miami and Baltimore are joining New York City as testing cities for Amazon's Prime Now, a one-hour delivery service. The service is only available to customers who are already Amazon…
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