Ontario is introducing sales of beer, wine and ready-made cocktails into corner stores and additional supermarkets 16 months ahead of schedule, a move that will see the province pay up to $225 million to The Beer Store. Retailers, including convenience stores and gas stations, will be able to start selling the low-alcohol beverages as of Sept. … Read more
Canada’s Competition Bureau has launched investigations into the parent companies of grocery chains Loblaws and Sobeys for alleged anti-competitive conduct, court documents reveal, with Sobeys’ owner calling the inquiry “unlawful.” The Federal Court documents show the commissioner of competition launched the probes on March 1, saying there’s reason to believe the firms’ use of so-called property … Read more
Canada’s Competition Bureau has launched investigations into the parent companies of grocery chains Loblaws and Sobeys for alleged anti-competitive conduct, court documents reveal, with Sobeys’ owner calling the inquiry “unlawful.” The Federal Court documents show the commissioner of competition launched the probes on March 1, saying there’s reason to believe the firms’ use of so-called … Read more
A man was left in a rage after being made to stroll around a supermarket carrying cheese locked in a security box. In the UK, it’s common to see security tags attached to high-value items such as TVs and game consoles. But in recent years, everyday goods such as coffee, butter and even baby formula … Read more
Rising costs are putting a strain on South Africans’ budgets. The South African website is seeking to help enrich the lives of our readers, because why should you be paying higher prices at one retailer when you can save a little somewhere else? We’ve got you covered with the latest in our series of grocery … Read more
Looking for an unforgettable weekend? Get grilling and savor a traditional South African braai! Sadly, the prices of braai essentials, from charcoal to boerewors to your favourite beverage, have sky-rocketed in recent months. The South African website is seeking to help enrich the lives of our readers because why should you be paying higher prices … Read more
Soaring prices are making it increasingly difficult for South Africans to make ends meet. The South African website is seeking to help enrich the lives of our readers, because why should you be paying higher prices at one retailer when you can save a little somewhere else? We’ve got you covered with the latest in … Read more
Tesco has issued a four-week warning to Clubcard holders, urging them to utilise their soon-to-expire vouchers to “unlock all sorts of Bank Holiday fun”. The retail giant announced that nearly £17m worth of vouchers “need to be used” before the May 31 deadline. Customers can put these expiring Clubcard vouchers towards their weekly grocery bill … Read more
It’s been nearly three years since we first reported the lease signing, but Brooklyn Fare Kitchen & Market finally opened last week at Extell’s One Manhattan Square condo tower on the Lower East Side. The 25,500 square-foot market is the largest of three Brooklyn Fares in Manhattan. Brooklyn Fare was founded by Moe Issa in 2009. … Read more
Aldi shoppers have only just discovered what the ‘e’ next to the weight on their food means – and they are not happy. The ‘e’ mark, used on numerous products, has been identified by customers as a way they could be charged more for less. One woman took her gripe to Facebook after she uncovered … Read more
