We are pleased to announce that effective January 1, 2026, we will be expanding our business to include Western Canada including both head office and retail coverage in all Provinces. This will allow us to provide coverage for over 70% of the Canadian marketplace from our Canadian Head Office in Toronto, Ontario. This is an […]
Read MoreThe biggest story in retail this month is the closing of Canada’s oldest department store chain Hudsons Bay. The 355 year old company, which was granted a Royal Charter by King Charles II on May 2, 1670, closed its doors on June 1 releasing over 8,000 employees. The Bay operated 80 stores and 13 Saks […]
Read MoreWalmart celebrated the grand opening of its new store in Mississauga on May 8, 2025. The Port Credit location spans 94,000 square feet with two levels of covered parking. This “compact Supercentre,” features a hot kitchen with ready-to-eat meals, fresh produce, health and beauty, fashion, and general merchandise departments.. Metro opened two new stores in […]
Read MoreOntario Premier Doug Ford urged all of his fellow premiers to join him in removing barriers to the free flow of goods and workers within Canada. The Ford government tabled legislation on April 16 to loosen interprovincial trade barriers. Ontario’s bill would make it the first government in Canada to unconditionally remove all current exceptions […]
Read MoreThe tariff war between the United States and basically the rest of the world continues. There are threats of future tariffs, implementation of new tariffs with retraction of some of them, sometimes within hours, leaving politicians and business leaders baffled and consumers confused. The United States has added tariffs to steel, aluminum and anything that […]
Read MoreThe looming trade war between Canada and the United States along with the unwelcome suggestion that Canada should become the 51st State has sparked a “Buy Canadian” sentiment among consumers. Retailers are following this trend vowing to source more Canadian products and prominently display them on their shelves. Michael Medline, President of Empire and Sobeys, […]
Read MoreWalmart is refreshing their brand identity with a new font designed to be clean lined and fresh. The word Walmart has been separated from the spark. The iconic blue and yellow colour scheme remains with a new blue, referred to as True Blue, that is more vibrant, richer and warmer than the previous one. The […]
Read MoreWalmart is investing $300 million in the province of Alberta. They plan to open three new Supercentres in Fort McMurray, Calgary and Edmonton each about 140,000 square feet. They will also continue to modernize existing stores, 60% of which are already complete. Loblaws is going ahead with expansion plans for its discount stores as customers […]
Read MoreEver since the Ontario government granted pharmacists in the province the ability to prescribe medication for minor ailments 85% of them say they have felt pressure to meet service quotas. This comes from surveys and town halls held by the Ontario College of Pharmacists. Pharmacists who work at large chains say they have been stripped […]
Read MoreNeighbourly Pharmacy has been named one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for the fourth year in a row. Canada’s Bet Managed Companies program awards are for private Canadian-owned companies with revenues of $50 million or greater. Companies are evaluated on their leadership in culture, commitment, capabilities, strategy, innovation, governance and financial performance. Neighbourly Pharmacy acquires, […]
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