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- 5/13/2021
Restructuring on the table as new investor takes stake in 7-Eleven parent
Reports say ValueAct Capital believes the c-store business could be worth more if spun off. - 5/13/2021
Arlene Dickinson launches CPG growth ecosystem Venturepark
The company provides everything from capital to assistance with product development and marketing. - 5/10/2021
British Columbia to give workers three days of paid sick leave for COVID-19
About half of B.C. employees do not currently have access to paid sick leave. - 5/10/2021
Giant Tiger discount chain expanding, plans to increase store count to 300
Industry watchers say retailer sits in a sweet spot between competitors, offering a more convenient layout than a big box store but a wider selection than a dollar store. - 5/10/2021
Companies offer vaccinated customers freebies and discounts in marketing push
Businesses that have struggled during the pandemic are willing to use brand recognition to advance an important message. - 5/10/2021
Starbucks Canada offers all employees three paid sick days until September
The pandemic has strengthened calls for businesses to provide workers with paid sick leave, as workplaces become a key site for the virus' transmission. - 5/10/2021
Suncor Energy and Atco working together on potential hydrogen project
Project would help reduce Alberta's carbon dioxide emissions - 5/9/2021
The future of convenience stores
The co-directors of McGill University’s Retail Innovation Lab explore how new technologies and shifting consumer behaviours are converging to revolutionize the retail experience. - 5/9/2021
Should Canada mandate sales targets for electric vehicles? Report says 'yes'
David Adams, president and CEO of Global Automakers of Canada, said the writing is on the wall for the industry that the future is electric, but he believes a mandated sales target isn't the best way to get there. - 5/9/2021
PepsiCo Foods Canada to distribute Schneiders Premium Meat Snacks in Canada
Deal with Maple Leaf Foods Inc. is designed to boost distribution and grow brand.