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Saskatchewan restarts emergency grants for small businesses hit by COVID-19 rules
The Saskatchewan government is reviving an emergency grant program for small businesses that have been hit by restrictions aimed at stemming the spread of COVID-19.
OCSA update: End-of-year notes from 2020
2020 has been a challenging year for all retailers in Ontario.

Insights from the Star Women Leadership Panel

The Star Women Leadership Panel set the tone at the 2020 Star Women in Convenience Awards on November 4, 2020.
Art Sebastian of Casey's General Stores Inc. discuses the company's digital journey

Can technology help us drive revenue and serve customers better and more efficiently?
Mars Wrigley Canada appoints two to leadership team

Derin Bello and Shannon Denny both take on new roles with the companyMars Wrigley Canada has appointed two members to its leadership team: Derin Bello and Shannon Denny.Bello is moving into the VP sales role to lead the national sales and retail team.
Sobeys reintroduces hero pay for workers in lockdown regions

Sobeys says it is bringing back pay premiums for staff in locations where COVID-19 lockdowns are in effect.
Circle K owner Alimentation Couche-Tard grows profits to US$757 million

Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc.'s profits increased from last year in the three months ending Oct.
Miss Vickie's chips recalled in Eastern Canada were also shipped west

Miss Vickie's Canada says some of its potato chips that were part of a recall in Eastern Canada earlier this month due to possible glass contamination were inadvertently shipped west.
Retail sales up in September: Statistics Canada

Retail sales climbed more than expected in September to mark the fifth consecutive monthly increase since the record drop in April due to the pandemic, but economists warned that rising COVID-19 cases and looming restrictions could mean weakness ahead.
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