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Jul 17

CFIG responds to the proposed minimum wage hike in Alta.

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Read the letter send from Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers (CFIG), with respect to the proposed minimum wage increase in Alberta, and more importantly, to draw attention to the context…

Jul 16

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Don’t miss technical briefing on how to sell beer, wine for Ontario members

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As our Ontario members are aware, the Ontario government decided earlier this year to accept the recommendations of the Premier’s Advisory Council, chaired by the former head of the TD…

May 05

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Retailers affected by revised Code of Conduct

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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…

Apr 08

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Why alcohol sales will be important to independent grocers

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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…

Apr 02

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Banking committee kills bill to lower credit card acceptance fees

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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…

Mar 27

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Ontario Members Update

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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…

Mar 25

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Independent and interdependent

By admin Advocacy, Industry Affairs

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…

Mar 25

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Why Canada needs a Code

By admin Advocacy, Industry Affairs

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…

Mar 25

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Partners in processing

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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…

Mar 13

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Independent Grocers oppose beer and wine plan that means government picks “Winners and Losers”

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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…

Advocacy

CFIG responds to the proposed minimum wage hike in Alta.

Don’t miss technical briefing on how to sell beer, wine for Ontario members

Retailers affected by revised Code of Conduct

Why alcohol sales will be important to independent grocers

Banking committee kills bill to lower credit card acceptance fees

Ontario Members Update

Independent and interdependent

Why Canada needs a Code

Partners in processing

Independent Grocers oppose beer and wine plan that means government picks “Winners and Losers”

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