AGP Executive Report
Last update: 19 minutes agoHoliday Shopping: Latvian cheeses, chocolate and candied fruits are being pitched for Canadian entertaining, baking and gifting as retailers look to seasonal specialty foods. Retail Moves: Alimentation Couche-Tard has agreed to buy 52 Canadian retail sites from Irving Oil, expanding its convenience-store footprint. The Weston family’s $8.9-billion purchase of U.K. pharmacy chain Boots could also deepen links with Shoppers Drug Mart, including through Boots’ No7 beauty brand. Consumer Safety: Turkey gravy sold in Canada was recalled over undeclared mustard, a risk for people with allergies. More than 82,000 rechargeable hand warmers were also recalled over fire and burn hazards. Prices and Supply Chains: A weaker Canadian dollar and rising ingredient costs are adding pressure to grocery bills; whey protein prices have more than doubled amid tariffs and a global shortage. Ottawa is also considering tougher rules requiring importers to show goods are free of forced labour. New Products: China’s Geely plans to begin selling vehicles in Canada in 2027, though it has yet to name models.
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