Five things to know about Canada's new wage fixing and no poaching prohibitions New rules prohibiting wage-fixing kicked in on Friday to protect employees. Retail sales rose 1.1% in April to $65.9 billion: StatsCan Gains at general merchandise retailers and food and beverage stores led the way. 'Our turnaround is now complete': Empire completes multi-year overhaul Sobeys parent also owns the Needs c-store brand and 350 retail fuel stations. Canada Bread fined $50M for bread price fixing Decision by Competition Bureau comes as record food prices fuel consumer discontent with Canada's food industry. 'Retail has nine lives' in Canada as 2023 consumer spending is strong: Report The Colliers 2023 Retail Outlook said consumers are still spending; retail sales have cooled slightly. Food inflation may be easing but prices won't return to pre pandemic levels, RBC says Food prices have climbed by double digits over the past two years. Unemployment rate ticks higher in May for first time in nine months Canada's unemployment rate was previously hovering at 5%. Tim Hortons to launch credit card; expand reward points to gas and more The popular c/gas partner's credit card covers many categories popular with convenience customers. A taxing situation for Canada’s c-stores Announced reduction in fees excludes our industry retailers. Couche-Tard appoints Filipe Da Silva as new CFO Current CFO plans to retire after nearly a decade. First Previous 63 64 65 66 67 Next Last
