Couche-Tard named among Top 100 Retailers of 2023EnsembleIQ’s RIS News unveils the Top 100 Retailers of 2023. Ontario company Friendlier aims to phase out single use plastics Their company has already washed nearly half a million plastic containers, but the founders of Friendlier hope to scrub more and expand their operations as Canada phases out single-use plastics. No dip with chips Potato chips sales surge, as c-stores reap the benefits of Frito-Lay Loblaw dispute and consumers' hankering for salty snacks. Canadians flocking to food rescue apps to reduce grocery bills and waste The app offers produce, meat, fish, bread, dairy and pantry staples nearing their best before date and often marked down by at least 50% Unions call on retailers to make pandemic-related wage premiums permanent Unions representing essential workers at some of Canada's major retailers are pushing back against the decision to eliminate wage premiums that were put in place to compensate employees for working during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. First Previous 4 5 6
