Loblaws
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Loblaw to remove single-use plastic shopping bags from stores in early 2023The parent company of Loblaws and Shoppers Drug Mart says the move will apply to its corporate and franchise grocery stores, pharmacies and PC Express service.CanadaJun 20
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Jagmeet Singh says grocery chains are ‘profiteering’ amid inflation. Is it true?The NDP leader accused corporate grocers of "gouging" Canadians with marked-up food prices while still reporting higher profits compared to pre-pandemic levels.PoliticsMay 11
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Canadian shoppers moving to discount stores as inflation soars: LoblawLoblaw said its discount division, including No Frills and Maxi, posted strong growth in a quarter marked by the highest annual inflation rate in Canada in more than 30 years.CanadaMay 4
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Loblaw vs. Frito-Lay: Snacks to return to store shelves after price disputeThe dispute began over pricing between Frito-Lay Canada and Loblaw Companies as the maker of brands like Cheetos, Doritos, Lays, Ruffles, Sunchips tried to recoup higher costs.CanadaApr 10
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B.C. man says he was fired from grocery store for helping homeless peopleJustin Grant said he would provide recently expired food or low-value foods to homeless people in exchange for help as a way to de-escalate situations in the store.CanadaFeb 16
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Pumpkin problems: ‘Challenging year’ for some farmers amid extreme weatherDespite an unprecedented heat wave in B.C. and wetter than normal summer conditions in Ontario, pumpkin growers say they do not expect shortages in the fall.EnvironmentOct 10, 2021
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Loblaw reports 30% surge in first-quarter profit but sees sales slowingLoblaw reported its first-quarter profit was up 30 per cent compared with a year ago, helped by an improvement in its financial services business.MoneyMay 5, 2021
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‘Milkman model’ grocery service delivers brand name goods in reusable containers"The milkman model has faded from most people's mindset, but this is a great example where you look to the past and see a great opportunity to solve a problem."EnvironmentFeb 1, 2021
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Loblaw says 3 staff at west London, Ont. Superstore test positive for COVID-19Loblaw said on Monday that three staff members at the Superstore in Oakridge tested positive for COVID-19.HealthJan 4, 2021
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Union representing Superstore employees concerned about number of people inside storesUFCW Local 401, which represents Superstore workers, sent a letter to Premier Jason Kenney and Dr. Deena Hinshaw to express concern over the 15 per cent fire code occupancy limit.ConsumerDec 23, 2020
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