Retailers and their finance departments should note the changes in the revised Code of Conduct to govern the credit and debit card industry. What's New? The Code now has new…
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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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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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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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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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(Toronto) Media reports today indicate that a plan to allow the sale of beer and wine exclusively in “large supermarkets” is being seriously considered by some in the Ontario government. Independent grocers…
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Swipe fee reduction of 10% is deemed insignificant as fees have increased over 25% the last two years CFIG and the Small Business Coalition say the announcement falls short of…
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Toronto, ONTARIO--( November 4th, 2014) – The Small Business Matters Coalition, representing over 90,000 small business retailers, have advised the Minister of Finance that this announcement of a voluntary reduction…
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