Retail Operations
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Businesses warn of dire impact from further border restrictions
The Canadian American Business Council (CABC) released the initial findings of a survey of its member businesses about the impact of broadening the current border crossing restrictions
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SME confidence wanes in face of pandemic
Hits a record low CFIB says
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Dollarama boosts pay by 10 percent
Named an essential service, Dc and some retail stores to remain open
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Ontario closes non-essential businesses
Order will take effect Tuesday and last for at least 14 days
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Food retailers boost wages for warehouse and retail workers
Companies also launching a hiring spree to keep up with demand
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Ontario lifts nighttime delivery restrictions
Legislation broadens off-peak delivery to every city and town in Ontario
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Grocers scramble to keep stores stocked
“The food supply chain in this country is working better than it ever has before because it’s a crisis,” says Empire CEO Michael Medline
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Amazon limiting inbound shipments
Only essentials being allowed in
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Toronto suspends noise bylaw to facilitate deliveries
Retailers will now be able to make deliveries 24/7 in Toronto to cope with coronavirus crisis
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Lowe’s Canada to update DC docks as part of GHG initiative
Company investing over $24 million in its distribution centres and corporate stores across the country