ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR

• 3/12/2025

  Electrolux Professional Group appoints new head of Beverage and Food Prep, Americas

  Brent Barkley to lead division’s growth and ensure product quality.

  Tom Venetis

  
• 3/12/2025

  PHOTO GALLERY: 2025 Convenience U CARWACS Trade Show + Networking

  Industry leaders and vendors from across Canada came together another successful Convenience U CARWACS shows.

  Tom Venetis

  
• 3/12/2025

  Sales of U.S. products 'dropping' at Empire-owned grocers amid tariff uncertainty

  About 12% of Empire's products are sourced from the U.S. in a normal year.

  Tom Venetis

  
• 3/12/2025

  Grocery retailer Empire Co. Ltd. reports $146.1M Q3 profit, as sales rise

  Company announces retirement of CFO Matt Reindel.

  Tom Venetis

  
• 3/12/2025

  Canada's Couche-Tard's chief stresses 'friendly' interest in Japan's 7-Eleven chain

  Seven & i announced a restructuring plan last year to strengthen its U.S. business and streamline operations.

  Tom Venetis

  
• 3/11/2025

  Canada to impose 25% tariffs on $29.8B in U.S. goods

  Canada's dollar-for-dollar tariffs will take effect at 12:01 ET Thursday.

  Tom Venetis

  
• 3/11/2025

  Bank of Canada cuts its key interest rate to 2.75% as tariffs roil economy

  Data suggested that Canadians are planning to spend less as they worry about losing their jobs in the trade dispute.

  Tom Venetis

  
• 3/11/2025

  Chapman’s Ice Cream to keep prices down regardless of tariff threats

  Canadian ice cream maker takes to social media to support Canadians in the wake of Trump tariff threats and attacks on Canadian sovereignty.

  Tom Venetis

  
• 3/10/2025

  KIND Snacks introduces Carl Beakman to launch seeds bar

  Feathered advocate will promote KIND Seeds, Nuts and Fruits bars coming to Canada.

  Tom Venetis

  
• 3/10/2025

  Loblaw, George Weston settle bread price-fixing class-action lawsuits

  The class-action lawsuits allege the defendants conspired to fix the price of packaged bread in Canada.

  Tom Venetis