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“Loblaws is Out of Control”: Canadians Unite Against Rising Grocery Prices
A group of Canadians fed up with grocery prices has decided to boycott Canadian grocery giant Loblaws during the month of May. The boycott includes all of Loblaws’s subsidiaries, including Real Canadian Superstore, No Frills, T&T, Esso Gas, and Shoppers Drug Mart, as well as their in-house brands such as President’s Choice, No Name, and Joe Fresh.
Microsoft–Activision Blizzard Deal Still In Purgatory
Microsoft announced its intention to purchase the video game company Activision Blizzard on Jan. 18, 2022. Now, a year and a half later, the deal is still pending.
Zellers Reopening: The Canadian Comeback of the Decade
It’s been ten years since the announcement of the doors of Zellers closing, and in an equal shock as its shutdown, news of Zellers reopening came in January with some novel and shocking changes.
The GOATs of Ennovate: How Hamber’s Award-Winning Goat Soap Came to Life
Over the past few months, GOAT Soap has become a brand that many Hamberites have come to know and love, recently placing first in UBC’s Ennovate Competition.
Vancouver-Born Artizia Explodes into Global Success
The Vancouver-based brand, Aritzia, was created in the Hills Department Store in 1984, and since then, has blossomed into an internationally sought-after retailer.
Fast Food in the Modern Age
Turn a corner on a major street, and a McDonald’s, Tim Hortons, or Starbucks will undoubtedly be present; fast food chains are a ubiquitous sight.