AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoFast-Food & Retail Expansion: Jollibee is set to nearly double its Canadian footprint, securing franchise commitments for 26 new restaurants in B.C. and Edmonton over the next five years, aiming for 54 locations. Back-to-School Help: The Halton Learning Foundation launched its 2026 campaign to support 400 HDSB students with food, supplies and clothing before classes start. Food Safety Watch: Taylor Farms recalled jalapeño-containing products tied to a salmonella outbreak in the U.S., while a separate cyclosporiasis lettuce recall continues to ripple across states. Auto Labour Talks: Unifor and General Motors kicked off contract negotiations in Toronto, with job security and tariff threats for Canada’s auto sector on the agenda and an Aug. 21 target. Shopping & Consumer Deals: Mejuri’s rare sitewide Summer Sale runs until Aug. 16 with discounts up to 25% on regular-priced jewelry. Toy Market Signals: Circana says global toy sales rose 9.5% year-over-year (to June 2026), with North America led by games & puzzles and FIFA topping licenses. Food Waste Savings: Whole Foods is using Too Good To Go to sell discounted “surprise” bakery and other surplus bags via an app.
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