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Federal NDP want a price cap on grocery store staples; Liberals say it won't work

Federal NDP want a price cap on grocery store staples; Liberals say it won't work

OTTAWA — The federal New Democrats want a price cap on grocery store staples if the Liberal government can't convince grocers to bring down the prices themselves.
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Pot activist, retailer Dana Larsen sued for not paying supplier

Pot activist, retailer Dana Larsen sued for not paying supplier

Lawsuit also names Dorita Dempster and the Vancouver Dispensary Society
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Richmond's T&T Supermarket continues to expand in Lower Mainland, U.S.

Richmond's T&T Supermarket continues to expand in Lower Mainland, U.S.

T&T Supermarket announced plans this week to open new stores in Burnaby and Lynnwood, WA
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B.C. food manufacturers see losses as grocers profit, say reports

B.C. food manufacturers see losses as grocers profit, say reports

Supply chains have smoothed but ample challenges remain.
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Property controls a major barrier for grocery competition in Canada: experts

Property controls a major barrier for grocery competition in Canada: experts

As Canadian consumers have increasingly soured on the major grocers, the country's competition watchdog has turned its sights on restrictive clauses in retail leases that it says are hampering competition in the grocery sector.
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Statistics Canada says retail sales down 0.2% in March at $66.4 billion

Statistics Canada says retail sales down 0.2% in March at $66.4 billion

OTTAWA — Canadian retail sales slowed in March as shoppers spent less at furniture, home furnishings, electronics and appliances retailers, Statistics Canada said Friday. The agency said retail sales dropped 0.2 per cent to $66.
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Opinion: London Drugs’ response to cyberattack a case study in crisis management

Opinion: London Drugs’ response to cyberattack a case study in crisis management

London Drugs' response to the LockBit cyberattack reveals critical lessons for businesses handling data vulnerabilities
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Competition Bureau probes alleged anticompetitive conduct by Loblaws, Sobeys owners

Competition Bureau probes alleged anticompetitive conduct by Loblaws, Sobeys owners

VANCOUVER AND TORONTO — Canada's Competition Bureau has launched investigations into the parent companies of grocery chains Loblaws and Sobeys for alleged anticompetitive conduct, court documents reveal, with Sobeys' owner calling the inquiry "unlawf
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Hackers release corporate data stolen from London Drugs, company says

Hackers release corporate data stolen from London Drugs, company says

RICHMOND, B.C. — Retailer London Drugs says cybercriminals who stole files from its corporate head office last month have released some of the data after it refused to pay a ransom. The Richmond, B.C.
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HBC, Kamloops workers come to deal, end five-month strike

HBC, Kamloops workers come to deal, end five-month strike

Details of new contract include wage increases and lump sum payments
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