Longo's and Farm Boy were top of the list in Ontario in a recent study that polled Ontarians where they liked to shop most in various categories. The study was…
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Longo’s has tripled the size of its Grocery Gateway warehouse in Etobicoke and bet big on online grocery shopping. In a story in the Toronto Star, Anthony Longo, CEO of…
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Some 200 industry representatives gathered at the International Centre on June 8 to hear some of the leading grocerants talk about challenges and trends. Fresh prepared food departments are the…
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At Canadian Grocer‘s inaugural Thought Starters Conference on June 8, an expert panel will discuss what goes into building a grocerant business model. Moderated by Tom Barlow, president and CEO of the Canadian Federation…
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When communities are in need, grocers are the first to lend a hand as seen in the outpouring of support the industry has shown in the wake of the devastating Fort…
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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…
Independent grocers in Toronto are looking to stay open on statutory holidays following a court ruling. A report in the Toronto Star said that retailers want to ensure that the…
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Gus Longo, founder of Longo Brothers Fruit Markets, in Vaughan, Ont., is a recipient of the grocery industry's highest honour, the 2015 Golden Pencil Award. The annual award is presented…
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At Longo’s annual charity golf tournament last week, the event raised a record $275,000 benefiting children across the Greater Toronto Area. There were 536 golfers– over two shotguns held at Lionhead Golf…
Longo’s will launch Taste Ontario Too in store and online marketing campaign to help consumers learn about local farmers and processors. The 28-store chain received funding from the Ontario government…