Amazon to hire 15,000 employees across Canada; increase wagesMove could put a further pressure on already tight labour market. Grocery store sticker shock hitting consumers as drought takes toll on crops Food prices are on the rise. Key indices point to higher pump prices Report notes that refineries ramped up activity to keep pace with increased demand as economic activity picked up momentum. 69% of Canadian consumers expect companies to solve sustainability issues: Report "Retailers looking to help bridge the gap between action and intention, and do so profitably, will need to shift their mindsets," according to EY Future Consumer Index Survey. Alberta buys Sturgeon Lake refinery stake Mounting contractual costs force government’s hand. Oil is rebounding, but rural municipalities are waiting on their bills Several Saskatchewan communications are out money because oil and gas companies working within their borders declared bankruptcy in recent years. Foodservice providers grapple with rising food costs, menu prices expected to rise High shipping rates, delays and increases in grain costs have sent food prices soaring for restaurants and, in turn, c-stores offering foodservice. Retail sales rose 3.6% in March, drop in April expected: StatCan Retailers were hit as governments brought back restrictions to slow the spread of the pandemic. Federal rebate set to make electric cars more affordable see $100M go to Tesla buyers Observers say the program needs to be more relevant to low or middle-income consumers, rather than only those able to buy brand new. Global functional beverages market positioned for significant growth: Study Manufacturers are capitalizing on demand by developing new products. First Previous 15 16 17 18 19 Next Last
