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Industry-Leading Agreement Reached for 26,000 UFCW Grocery Workers Across Ontario

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Friday, December 22, 2023

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Negotiations for the new agreement began in November between United Food & Commercial Workers (UFCW) Locals 175 & 633 and Local 1006A, and Loblaw Companies.

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Negotiations for the new agreement began in November between United Food & Commercial Workers (UFCW) Locals 175 & 633 and Local 1006A, and Loblaw Companies.
The ratified agreement secures historic improvements for the unionized workers at 121 stores in Ontario.
“This industry-leading agreement reached in the grocery retail sector is the best in decades,” said UFCW 1006A President Wayne Hanley.
UFCW Canada is the leading union for food and retail workers and represents 250,000 workers across Canada.

Volvo VNR Electric Trucks Deliver Zero-Tailpipe Emissions and Groceries for Loblaws, Canada's Grocery Retail Leader

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023

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The ultra quiet, zero-tailpipe emission Volvo VNR Electric trucks deliver cleaner air and reduced noise and will be leveraged to transport products to the company’s stores in the Greater Montreal Area.

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The ultra quiet, zero-tailpipe emission Volvo VNR Electric trucks deliver cleaner air and reduced noise and will be leveraged to transport products to the company’s stores in the Greater Montreal Area.
The Volvo VNR Electric trucks have a battery capacity of 565 kWh and can be fully charged in approximately 90-minutes.
The trucks will be maintained and serviced by authorized Volvo dealer Camions Volvo Montreal, which was named as one of the first two Canadian dealerships to earn the designation of Volvo Trucks Certified Electric Vehicle Dealership.
To learn more about Volvo Trucks North America and the Volvo VNR Electric, visit the company website .

Virtus Diversified REIT Announces Pending Acquisition of Multi-Residential Apartment Building in Parry Sound, Ontario

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Monday, October 30, 2023

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TORONTO, Oct. 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Virtus Diversified Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) is excited to announce its pending acquisition of a modern multi-residential apartment building located in the scenic town of Parry Sound.

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TORONTO, Oct. 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Virtus Diversified Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) is excited to announce its pending acquisition of a modern multi-residential apartment building located in the scenic town of Parry Sound.
The pending transaction has been valued at $22.28 million, further solidifying Virtus Diversified REIT's commitment to expanding its diverse real estate portfolio.
Located at 10 Mall Drive in Parry Sound, Parry Sound Place is a new (2021) modern apartment complex, reflecting Virtus Diversified REIT's dedication to maintaining and enhancing high quality properties.
I oversaw its transformation from a vacant grocery space to an upscale, modern 70-unit apartment building.” stated Aurelio Baglione, Trustee of Virtus Diversified REIT.

Taste Washington Returns in March 2024

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Wednesday, August 30, 2023

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Seattle, WA, Aug. 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Taste Washington will return to Seattle in March 2024.

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Seattle, WA, Aug. 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Taste Washington will return to Seattle in March 2024.
In 2024, Taste Washington events will be scheduled across the region during the month of March.
The Grand Tasting, the flagship event of Taste Washington, returns to Lumen Field Event Center Saturday, March 16 and Sunday, March 17.
The full lineup of Taste Washington events and additional details will be listed on the Taste Washington website.

SpartanNash Debuts Remodeled Stores under its Flagship Family Fare Retail Banner

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023

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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., July 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Food solutions company SpartanNash (the "Company") (Nasdaq: SPTN) is upgrading store guest experiences across the Midwest by consolidating its No Frills, Sun Mart and Dan's Supermarket retail banners into Family Fare, its flagship retail banner. Family Fare is best known for everyday value and convenience, outstanding service and a commitment to community. This summer, seven stores in Nebraska were remodeled and there are five more planned conversions for 2023, to be completed in North Dakota by the end of summer.

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Family Fare is best known for everyday value and convenience, outstanding service and a commitment to community.
"Family Fare brings hometown appeal, value and service to neighborhoods in communities large and small," said SpartanNash Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer Amy McClellan .
We are proud to unify and strengthen our retail experience by bringing Family Fare to new places in the Midwest where SpartanNash has been present for many years."
All Family Fare stores will remain SpartanNash-operated, and store guests can expect an enhanced shopping experience with new amenities and benefits.

NEW Tim Hortons Coffee Creamers now available at grocery stores across Canada in three signature flavours: Double DoubleTM, Vanilla Dip Donut and Chocolate Dip Donut

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Wednesday, July 12, 2023

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Tim Hortons Coffee Creamers are rolling out now to grocery stores across Canada including at Sobeys, Safeway, FreshCo, Metro Ontario, Walmart Canada and Co-Op stores, and at Loblaws (No Frills, Real Canadian Super Store, Fortinos and Your Independent Grocer) in the weeks ahead.

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Tim Hortons Coffee Creamers are rolling out now to grocery stores across Canada including at Sobeys, Safeway, FreshCo, Metro Ontario, Walmart Canada and Co-Op stores, and at Loblaws (No Frills, Real Canadian Super Store, Fortinos and Your Independent Grocer) in the weeks ahead.
TORONTO, July 12, 2023 /CNW/ - Introducing the NEW Tim Hortons Coffee Creamers, made with 100 per cent real Canadian dairy, and available in three iconic Tims flavours: Double DoubleTM, Vanilla Dip Donut and Chocolate Dip Donut.
Tim Hortons Coffee Creamers are rolling out now to grocery stores across Canada including at Sobeys, Safeway, FreshCo, Metro Ontario, Walmart Canada and Co-Op stores, and at Loblaws (No Frills, Real Canadian Super Store, Fortinos and Your Independent Grocer) in the weeks ahead.
Tim Hortons Coffee Creamers are currently unavailable in Quebec and Nova Scotia.

Loblaw commits Canada's largest grocery brands to partner with food recovery programs - in one-billion-pound promise

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Monday, June 5, 2023

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TORONTO, June 5, 2023 /CNW/ - Loblaw Companies Limited (TSX: L) is celebrating its inaugural Food Waste Awareness Week (June 4 to 10) by reaching a major milestone in its food waste reduction efforts: as of the end of 2022, 100 per cent of eligible Loblaw stores and distribution centres are actively participating in a food recovery program. This means more than 1,700 locations -- including Loblaws, Zehrs, No Frills, Real Canadian Superstore, Shoppers Drug Mart and more – in communities nationwide are now paired directly with a local food bank or food recovery agency, helping to put good food to use before it becomes waste, and ultimately helping more Canadians Live Life Well®.

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"Through our Feed More Families™ pledge, we've committed to providing 1 billion pounds of food to those in need by 2028.
"This achievement gives Loblaw momentum, as we aim to eliminate all food waste from our operations by the end of 2030."
Through long-term partnerships with Food Banks Canada, Second Harvest and Food Banks of Quebec, participating Loblaw locations donated nearly 15 million pounds of safe and nutritious food in 2022.
In support of Feed More Families™ and in addition to its annual Holiday and Spring Food Drives and regular food donations, Loblaw made financial contributions totaling $1,100,000 to Food Banks Canada, Second Harvest and Food Banks of Quebec in 2022.

11,000 workers ready to tackle bargaining with 'Big Three' grocery giants

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023

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The front-line supermarket workers are seeking pay increases, benefit improvements and more full-time jobs as bargaining begins next month.

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The front-line supermarket workers are seeking pay increases, benefit improvements and more full-time jobs as bargaining begins next month.
"CEOs are laughing all the way to the bank while workers and their families continue to struggle.
Our bargaining strategy aims to lift all grocery workers up no matter which CEO they're up against."
Over the next two years, Unifor will renew more than one dozen collective agreements with the three grocery giants.

In a Canadian first, Loblaw to purchase electricity in Alberta that is generated by wind, sun and water - helping to cut its nationwide operating carbon emissions by 17%

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Thursday, May 4, 2023

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This program will eliminate the carbon emissions associated with the company's electricity purchases in Alberta, while cutting its nationwide enterprise operating emissions by 17%.

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This program will eliminate the carbon emissions associated with the company's electricity purchases in Alberta, while cutting its nationwide enterprise operating emissions by 17%.
"Loblaw has been actively reducing its carbon emissions for over a decade, consistently exceeding its own ambitious targets.
TC Energy, in its own campaign to reduce emissions, has put together Alberta's first product to make carbon-free energy available round-the-clock.
This purchase will eliminate the carbon emissions associated with the company's electricity purchases in Alberta.

The PC Insiders Report is Here for the Holidays

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Tuesday, November 8, 2022

Today, the PC Insiders Report Holiday Edition arrives in stores and online with hosting tips and cooking inspiration to help bring more merry and less stress to the season.

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Today, the PC Insiders Report Holiday Edition arrives in stores and online with hosting tips and cooking inspiration to help bring more merry and less stress to the season.
However, two-thirds are stressed about how to make the holidays magical every year, without missing out themselves.
PC Acacia Serving Board: Whatever you're serving, you can reach peak plating perfection with the PC Acacia Serving Board.
*About the PC Insiders Report Omnibus Survey:
This Maru Public Opinion survey conducted on behalf of Citizen Relations was undertaken by the sample and data collection experts at Maru/Blue.