Bruised by Denverites’ post-pandemic reluctance to return to offices, Ink Coffee has gone from a 16-location success story with $5 million in annual revenue to a bankrupt company of four cafes that could soon be sold for $300,000 — a price some see as “artificial.” “The COVID-19 pandemic turned off its business like a light … Read more
Before dawn on a cool July morning, the rumble of cars breaks the silence on a farm on Colorado’s Western Slope. Agricultural workers, prepared for the sunrise with long-sleeved shirts and baseball caps, gather on the road to await the start of the first day of sweet corn harvest. John Harold, founder of Tuxedo Corn … Read more
Would you buy a plane ticket for a loonie? Flair Airlines hopes so. The ultra low-cost carrier says it has launched a $1 base airfare deal for passengers flying back to Canada from sun destinations — but some experts are skeptical of whether the airline can sustain the promo. Flair says the $1 airfares, currently reserved for … Read more
Lawrence Barker says he’s frustrated that cashiers at major grocery stores he shops at no longer voluntarily bag his goods. Barker finds bagging a hassle, as he feels pressured to quickly pack items into his reusable bags before the next customer’s goods slide down the conveyor belt. So he opts for self-checkout, where he can bag at … Read more
Loblaw is piloting a new ultra-discount grocery store in Ontario that promises to deliver even lower prices by stripping away even more frills. The first three No Name stores will open in September in Windsor, St. Catharines and Brockville, capitalizing on Loblaw’s existing discount brand known for its simplified, bright-yellow packaging and marketing. “The No Name … Read more
With the Colorado peach harvest underway, shoppers are already seeing locally grown fruit in stores, at farmers market stands and on restaurant menus. This year, locals may also notice price increases. Producers on the Western Slope say they’ve raised prices to help offset increases in operating costs, such as labor and fertilizer. Talbott Farms in Palisade, … Read more
Canada’s grocery code of conduct cleared a major hurdle this week with news that all major grocery retailers will sign on. The code has been years in the making, coming after a period of tense relations between retailers and suppliers. A major point of contention has been fees that retailers have charged to keep suppliers’ products in … Read more
Thousands of Ontario liquor store employees will walk off the job Friday after contract negotiations between the LCBO and its workers broke down, the workers’ union says. Representatives of the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) blamed Premier Doug Ford’s government for the breakdown at a news conference Thursday evening, just hours before the midnight strike deadline … Read more
More than 9,000 Ontario liquor store employees are on strike after bargaining talks broke down between their union and the LCBO. Leaders of the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU), which represents the workers, blamed the strike on Premier Doug Ford. The strike deadline set by the union was 12:01 a.m. on Friday. “LCBO workers … Read more
By Priya Krishna, The New York Times Last year, Americans bought half a billion packets of Shin Ramyun, the spicy, beefy Korean instant noodle. The bold red-and-black packaging feels inescapable: It’s a staple of college dorm rooms, bodegas, middle-of-the-country Walmarts and viral TikTok videos. But 30 years ago, the noodles were largely unknown in the … Read more
