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Competition Bureau urges retailers and landlords to drop property controls

Watchdog encourages companies to only use property controls where they increase competition

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RCC reveals winners of 2025 Excellence in Retailing Awards

Sobeys, Walmart and Pattison Food Group among winners

Inside the making of a booming Jamaican patty brand

Opal Rowe turned a taste from home into a booming Jamaican patty brand

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Trump's 50% steel and aluminum tariffs go into effect

Prime Minister Mark Carney says the tariffs are both unlawful and unjustified

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Bank of Canada holds key rate at 2.75% as tariff uncertainty persists

Economists and financial markets widely expected the second consecutive hold

CIGBA/DCI reveal their 2025 Star Awards winners

The annual awards recognize the groups' key partners and independent retailers
Andrew Peller taps Renee Cauchi as CFO

Cauchi previously served as VP of finance and interim CFO
Removing Chinese tariffs on Canadian agriculture products a priority, says Carney

Premiers want Canada's trading relationship with China to improve
Metro reveals fourth kitchen in Shared Kitchens network

Service d’aide Communautaire Anjou is the latest organization to receive funding
Weston Family Foundation launches new phase of Homegrown Innovation Challenge

Four teams to receive $20 million to implement berry growing systems
Metro, Food Banks of Quebec unveil third Shared Kitchen

Solidarité citoyenne now able to strengthen its Solidarity Food Hub offering
Gay Lea Foundation announces $1 million in community impact grants

Spring grant recipients announced
Pattison Food Group, RBC expand loyalty partnership

RBC cardholders can now earn double the points on purchases at eligible PFG locations
Sobeys launches “So Canadian Picnic” contest

Grocer looks to bring Canadians together this summer
Conagra appoints Reid Fenwick director of sales for Empire, Dollarama and Giant Tiger

Fenwick takes on role after 12 years with company
Costco execs weigh in on tariff impacts, tech investments

Warehouse operator reports stronger sales and comps for Q3
The real rise of the ‘Buy Canadian’ consumer

New research from NIQ shows how trade tensions are reshaping shopper behaviour—and what it means for retailers and brands

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