Police believe convenience store robberies linkedPublic and businesses warned to be cautious and stay alert. Ontario party leaders share plans to address rising cost of food Three parties pledges to back the Grocery Code of Conduct to improve transparency in the industry. Ontario Liberals pledge to remove HST from prepared food under $20 Liberal Leader Steven Del Duca says this will save office workers grabbing lunch. Manitoba eyes more private liquor sales, possible booze in convenience and grocery stores Not all stakeholders support the sale of beverage alcohol in corner stores. Newfoundland and Labrador cuts gas tax, promises $15 minimum wage by Oct. 1, 2023 Temporary cuts to the provincial tax on gas and diesel will save consumers about eight cents a litre at the pump. Statistics Canada says retail sales virtually unchanged in March Sales at gasoline stations rose 7.4% in March. Instacart introduces ad service in Canada CPGs can now target ads to consumers who are actively shopping on the app. Alimentation Couche-Tard to sell 109 stores Plans include 31 locations across Canada. 'Late to the party': Seasonal businesses face hiring struggle amid low jobless rate Some companies are beginning to offer higher wages and incentives such as flexible scheduling or even scholarships to stand out and attract applicants. Inflation influencing consumers' purchasing behaviour: Study Consumers are looking for deals, making promotional tactics key. First Previous 113 114 115 116 117 Next Last