News at a Glance
Retail Insider is streamlining its Canadian retail news from around the web to include a handful of top news stories that can be viewed quickly during the day. Here are the top stories from the past 24 hours.
- Walmart drops mandatory $35 purchase previously required to receive free rapid tests after Ford condemns policy (CP24)
- Ambassador Bridge blockade could have ‘enormous’ impact on Canadian trade, experts say (CBC)
- Downtown Edmonton businesses locking doors, reducing hours because of apparent crime spike (CTV)
- Dropping of Sask. proof-of-vaccination policy gets mixed reviews from residents, business owners (CBC)
- $68 for mittens? Team Canada fans cry foul over Lululemon prices for official Olympic gear (CBC)
- More than 2,300 Ont. grocery stores, pharmacies to begin distributing free rapid tests kits as of today (CP24)
- Workers at Sobeys Quebec distribution centre on strike after negotiations break down (Grocery Business)
- CF Polo Park mall prepares for weekend anti-mask protest (CBC)
- Peavey Mart proposed for Centenoka Park Mall in Salmon Arm (Vernon Morning Star)
