2020 Grand Prix finalists revealed

The Retail Council of Canada has unveiled the short list for its annual new product awards

New ownership, new name. Nestlé Waters North America rebrands

The producer of such brands as Poland Spring, Deer Park and Ozarka now operates as BlueTriton

Dollarama's Rossy family selling 2.2 million shares in retailer

The retail chain says the shares will be sold in block trades to a financial institution

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Kraft Heinz Canada names Kelly Fleming chief category and brand officer

2020 Star Women in Grocery award winner steps into a new role with the food company
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Goodfood has a new executive vice-president of operations

Former Nestlé executive Greg Christopher joins the grocery company's executive team
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Empire, Longo's reinstate lockdown pay amid third COVID wave

Pay increases are being offered to front-line workers in Ontario and parts of Quebec

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Big-box stores required to block off sections selling non-essential goods

New restrictions have been put in place as the province enters a four-week stay-at-home order
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A grocer’s guide to a profitable 2021 summer grilling season
The Big Carrot adds two new additions

A vacated retail shop opened up expansion opportunities for the natural grocer
COVID-19 vaccination clinic planned for Alberta Cargill plant

Immunizations will be provided at the company's High River facility, which was the site of a coronavirus outbreak last year
Calgary Co-op sees modest sales growth during the pandemic

Liquor and food sales rise in fiscal 2020, offset by acquisition activity and reduced fuel sales
Ontario, Quebec address vaccine rollout for essential workers

Industry organizations are asking that manufacturing workers move to the front of the line for vaccinations
Migrant farm worker vaccine pilot begins at Toronto airport

Two hundred workers from Mexico received their vaccines without any major glitches, the government says
Produce Marketing Association, United Fresh to merge

The two associations have created a strategic framework and will officially partner Jan. 1
Costco Business Centre opens in Edmonton

New store offers more than 3,200 items aimed at businesses including those in the convenience and food service sectors

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