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Product Recall: PC® Milk Chocolate Covered Raisins, 908 g

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023
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BRAMPTON, ON, Nov. 14, 2023 /CNW/ - Out of an abundance of caution, Loblaw Companies Ltd., is recalling PC® Milk Chocolate Covered Raisins, 908 g, UPC: 060383982034, with a best before date of 2024 JL 08.

Key Points: 
  • BRAMPTON, ON, Nov. 14, 2023 /CNW/ - Out of an abundance of caution, Loblaw Companies Ltd., is recalling PC® Milk Chocolate Covered Raisins, 908 g, UPC: 060383982034, with a best before date of 2024 JL 08.
  • While there have been no reported cases of illness relating to the product, it is being recalled from the marketplace as the product may contain chocolate covered almonds.
  • The product was sold across Canada at the following stores: Superstore™, Fortinos™, Loblaws™, Valu-Mart™, Your Independent Grocer, Zehrs™, Nofrills™, Atlantic Superstore™, Dominion™, ProvigoMC, MaxiMC, AxepMC, IntermarcheMC, Extra Foods™, Real Canadian Wholesale Club™.
  • Customers can return the product to the place of purchase and the customer service desk will provide a full refund.

Carlton Cards Supports Mental Health in Canada

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023
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MISSISSAUGA, ON, Sept. 27, 2023 /CNW/ - Carlton Cards announces today their continued support for Mental Health Awareness Month.

Key Points: 
  • MISSISSAUGA, ON, Sept. 27, 2023 /CNW/ - Carlton Cards announces today their continued support for Mental Health Awareness Month.
  • In collaboration with the CMHA, Carlton Cards has amplified the 2023 campaign to include a 31-day mental health Connection Calendar - available for download on www.carltoncards.ca and www.cmha.ca .
  • In addition, Carlton Cards has also created a 31-day social media #ConnectionChallenge on Facebook and Instagram that will encourage social connectedness and mental health awareness.
  • Carlton Cards will be surprising challenge participants with gifts of free greeting cards throughout October.

Independent Grocers Hold Their Own in a Challenging Marketplace

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Friday, August 18, 2023
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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Aug. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2023 edition of the Independent Grocers Financial Study, joint research between the National Grocers Association (NGA) and FMS Solutions, documents small grocers' operational and financial performance in a continued complex marketplace.

Key Points: 
  • Inflation, competition and continued supply issues were just some of the challenges facing independent grocers in 2022.
  • Reflecting record participation, 521 independent grocers representing nearly 2,000 stores shared their results for fiscal year 2022, which runs through March 31, 2023.
  • "Independent grocers' knowledge of the marketplace, grit and nimbleness resulted in a solid year in most key metrics," said Robert Graybill, president and CEO of FMS Solutions.
  • "However, independent grocers did what they do best: pivot to meet the everchanging marketplace opportunities and challenges.

NEW Tim Hortons Coffee Creamers now available at grocery stores across Canada in three signature flavours: Double DoubleTM, Vanilla Dip Donut and Chocolate Dip Donut

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Wednesday, July 12, 2023
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Tim Hortons Coffee Creamers are rolling out now to grocery stores across Canada including at Sobeys, Safeway, FreshCo, Metro Ontario, Walmart Canada and Co-Op stores, and at Loblaws (No Frills, Real Canadian Super Store, Fortinos and Your Independent Grocer) in the weeks ahead.

Key Points: 
  • Tim Hortons Coffee Creamers are rolling out now to grocery stores across Canada including at Sobeys, Safeway, FreshCo, Metro Ontario, Walmart Canada and Co-Op stores, and at Loblaws (No Frills, Real Canadian Super Store, Fortinos and Your Independent Grocer) in the weeks ahead.
  • TORONTO, July 12, 2023 /CNW/ - Introducing the NEW Tim Hortons Coffee Creamers, made with 100 per cent real Canadian dairy, and available in three iconic Tims flavours: Double DoubleTM, Vanilla Dip Donut and Chocolate Dip Donut.
  • Tim Hortons Coffee Creamers are rolling out now to grocery stores across Canada including at Sobeys, Safeway, FreshCo, Metro Ontario, Walmart Canada and Co-Op stores, and at Loblaws (No Frills, Real Canadian Super Store, Fortinos and Your Independent Grocer) in the weeks ahead.
  • Tim Hortons Coffee Creamers are currently unavailable in Quebec and Nova Scotia.

11,000 workers ready to tackle bargaining with 'Big Three' grocery giants

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023
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The front-line supermarket workers are seeking pay increases, benefit improvements and more full-time jobs as bargaining begins next month.

Key Points: 
  • The front-line supermarket workers are seeking pay increases, benefit improvements and more full-time jobs as bargaining begins next month.
  • "CEOs are laughing all the way to the bank while workers and their families continue to struggle.
  • Our bargaining strategy aims to lift all grocery workers up no matter which CEO they're up against."
  • Over the next two years, Unifor will renew more than one dozen collective agreements with the three grocery giants.

FRESHBAY APPOINTS THREE NEW STRATEGIC DIRECTORS TO THE CORPORATE BOARD

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Monday, February 27, 2023
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CALGARY, AB, Feb. 27, 2023 /CNW/ - Freshbay Inc. announces that it has appointed three new directors with extensive agriculture experience to the board of the corporation.

Key Points: 
  • CALGARY, AB, Feb. 27, 2023 /CNW/ - Freshbay Inc. announces that it has appointed three new directors with extensive agriculture experience to the board of the corporation.
  • Vic Reddy, Rob Smith and Jeff Sopatyk have been appointed as directors of the Company with selection of Chairman of the Board to be added to the agenda for next board meeting, The number of directors comprising the Board is now five.
  • Vic Reddy is a founding member and Chief Executive Officer of Freshbay Inc.
  • He actively serves in a leadership and corporate development role, providing company vision, direction and identifying new project opportunities within strategic markets and regions.

Markt POS Enhances All-in-One, Cloud-Based Point-of-Sale Platform for Small to Medium Grocery Stores with Seamless Wholesaler Integration, Bulk Label Printing, Tipping

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Thursday, February 23, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, Feb. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Markt POS today announced new feature enhancements to its all-in-one, cloud-based retail point-of-sale (POS) software to further meet the needs of small-to medium-sized grocery and specialty markets.

Key Points: 
  • Markt POS launches new features that streamline and automate manual processes and expand capabilities to drive revenue and increase efficiencies for small to medium grocery stores.
  • "Markt POS is revolutionizing the way small and medium grocery stores do business.
  • Markt POS also this month released a Tipping feature, which completes and enhances Markt POS's Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) functionality and enables grocery stores and markets to centralize all of their POS needs in one platform.
  • More than 300 stores have already adopted Markt POS for their grocery operations across the U.S.
    To schedule a demo of Markt POS or to learn more, visit http://www.MarktPOS.com .

2022 Canadian Independent Grocers of the Year Announced

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Thursday, October 27, 2022
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TORONTO, Oct. 27, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On Wednesday, October 26 at the Independent Grocer of the Year awards, industry gathered to celebrate outstanding Canadian grocers.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, Oct. 27, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On Wednesday, October 26 at the Independent Grocer of the Year awards, industry gathered to celebrate outstanding Canadian grocers.
  • Established in 1962, the Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers (CFIG) awards program recognizes the success of outstanding independent retailers.
  • Independent grocers from across Canada compete for the title awarded annually in each of the specialty, large, medium & small surface categories.
  • CFIG is the strong and united voice for the independent grocery retailers to Industry and Government across Canada.

Come Support Mental Health Awareness with Carlton Cards

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Thursday, September 29, 2022
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MISSISSAUGA, ON, Sept. 29, 2022 /CNW/ - Carlton Cards is proud to support the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) during October, Mental Health Awareness Month, though a nationwide campaign to raise awareness around the impact of human connection on mental health and funds to support mental health where it's needed most.

Key Points: 
  • MISSISSAUGA, ON, Sept. 29, 2022 /CNW/ - Carlton Cards is proud to support the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) during October, Mental Health Awareness Month, though a nationwide campaign to raise awareness around the impact of human connection on mental health and funds to support mental health where it's needed most.
  • Each time someone buys Carlton Cards greeting cards in October, a portion of the proceeds, up to $25,000 total, will be donated by Carlton Cards to the CMHA.
  • "At Carlton Cards, we understand the emotional benefit that card sending has on mental health," shared Rod Sturtridge, President, Carlton Cards.
  • "Partnering with our retailers to support the CMHA again this year is a great opportunity to promote social connection and support mental health for Canadians."

New Survey Finds Triumph in a Tough Marketplace for Independent Grocers

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Thursday, July 28, 2022
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Reflecting record participation, 374 independent grocers representing nearly 2,000 stores shared their financial and operational data for fiscal year 2021, which runs through March 31, 2022.

Key Points: 
  • Reflecting record participation, 374 independent grocers representing nearly 2,000 stores shared their financial and operational data for fiscal year 2021, which runs through March 31, 2022.
  • "Supply chain challenges kept independent retailers on their toes with historically low order fill rates averaging 74.6%," Graybill said.
  • In the tough marketplace, independents focused on implementing loyalty programs to optimize trips and spending as reliance on the paper circular is dwindling.
  • Despite the inflationary environment, 58% of independent grocers were unable to match their 2020 sales records, though many came close.