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Staples Canada launches its next sustainability era

Mario Toneguzzi -
Staples Canada said its Goals for a Greener Future, launched in 2020, set bold recycling and waste diversion targets.

Première Vision Montreal Returns for Second Edition

Craig Patterson -
Première Vision Montreal returns April 21–22, reinforcing the city’s role in the global fashion and textile supply chain.

Daily Synopsis: Mar 20, 2026

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Muji opens at Tsawwassen Mills, Pokemon card thefts concern retailers, Steve's Music shuts in Toronto as Ottawa location is leased, thrifting shift, meat thefts up, Olive Garden opening at Vaughan Mills, and other news.

Mars Canada Invests $180M in Ontario Manufacturing

Lee Rivett -
Mars Canada completes $180M investment across Ontario to boost manufacturing, sustainability, and production capacity.

Apple Launches AirPods Max 2 with Enhanced Features in Toronto

Lee Rivett -
Apple, an American technology company, has unveiled the AirPods Max 2, showcasing significant improvements including advanced Active Noise Cancellation and innovative features like Live Translation. The headphones will be available for order starting March 25 in Canada.

Apple Launches Enhanced MacBook Air with M5 Chip in Canada

Lee Rivett -
Apple has introduced the new MacBook Air featuring the M5 chip, offering upgraded performance, storage, and connectivity. Available for pre-order starting March 4, this model is designed for both casual users and professionals seeking a powerful laptop.

Apple Launches Advanced MacBook Pro Models Featuring M5 Pro and M5 Max Chips

Lee Rivett -
Apple has unveiled its latest 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pro models powered by the M5 Pro and M5 Max chips. These advancements promise significant improvements in performance and AI capabilities, with pre-orders commencing on March 4 and a public release on March 11.

Freshii Sherbrooke Expands Under Local Leadership

Craig Patterson -
Freshii Sherbrooke grows catering and community ties under new owner Jennyfer Lafond in Quebec’s Eastern Townships.

Ducks Unlimited Canada and Loblaw Companies Limited partner for a sustainable future for Canadian agriculture 

Mario Toneguzzi -
Loblaw will help enable DUC agronomists to work directly with grain growers and livestock producers to rehabilitate marginal cropland, establish valuable perennial cover.

Daily Synopsis: Feb 16, 2026 – Sustainability and Experiential Growth

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Eddie Bauer sets gift card deadline in Canada, Toys R Us Canada extends creditor protection, Toronto mall landlords re-evaluate condo tower plans, and other news.

Apple Launches Next-Generation AirTag with Enhanced Features

Lee Rivett -
Apple has introduced its latest AirTag, featuring improved tracking capabilities and a stronger integration with its Find My network. This second-generation device, available now, enhances users' ability to locate lost items while prioritizing security and sustainability.

Bullfrog Power launches breakthrough Tokenized Environmental Certificates Pilot in partnership with Staples Canada

Mario Toneguzzi -
Staples Canada, a Bullfrog Power customer for over a decade, is participating in the pilot as the first company to adopt Bullfrog Environmental Tokens.

Salvation Army urges Canadians to donate, not dump

Mario Toneguzzi -
The Salvation Army Thrift Store launches a donation campaign to cut textile waste and support community programs across Canada.

Amazon rolls out 1st electric delivery vans from Rivian in Canada

Mario Toneguzzi -
Fifty custom electric delivery vans from Rivian are hitting the road in Greater Vancouver, says Amazon.

RCC 2025 Sustainability Conference, October 29–30, 2025

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Retailers meet Oct 29–30 in Toronto to tackle climate impact, packaging rules & greenwashing risks. Hands-on workshops, policy insight & group ticket savings.

Nespresso unveils regenerative coffee with new certification

Mario Toneguzzi -
Nespresso becomes the first to launch Rainforest Alliance Certified Regenerative coffee, hitting shelves in 2026 with beans from Costa Rica and Mexico.

IKEA Canada reaches significant zero emission milestone as electric vehicle truck home deliveries take the lead over diesel

Mario Toneguzzi -
In August 2025, 72% of IKEA's big and bulky truck home deliveries were completed using electric vehicles (EVs), surpassing deliveries made by internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles for the first time.

GoBolt joins Shopify Fulfillment Network

Mario Toneguzzi -
Founded in 2017, GoBolt is building the largest sustainable supply chain network.

RONA releases its 2024 Sustainable Development Activities overview

Mario Toneguzzi -
In 2024, RONA said it also received many awards and recognitions to highlight its sustainable development initiatives and accomplishments

Staples Canada releases annual Community Impact and Sustainability Report

Mario Toneguzzi -
Over the past 20 years, Staples' focus on corporate citizenship has included ambitious recycling and sustainability goals, supporting equity programs in communities across Canada, and providing educational resources to students in need

London Drugs striving for highest sustainability standards

Mario Toneguzzi -
As the Western Canadian retailer celebrates 80 years, London Drugs is rolling out a new store concept in Burnaby in May, which includes a first of its kind product refill station, in partnership with SC Johnson.

Reformation opens its first store in Vancouver (Photos)

Mario Toneguzzi -
As with all of their retail locations, Reformation Vancouver was designed with sustainability in mind.

Goodwill Ontario Great Lakes Expands Sustainability Initiatives

Craig Patterson -
Goodwill Ontario Great Lakes leads sustainability with take-back programs, recycling, and circular solutions, diverting 85% of donations from landfills.

Aramark Canada pledges 25% cut in food-related emissions by 2030, introduces “Coolfood Meals” (Video)

Mario Toneguzzi -
Aramark currently offers more than 3000 Coolfood meals across more than 1000 accounts in the United States and in 2022 became the first contract caterer in the US to sign the Coolfood Pledge.

Loblaw and Flashfood helped Canadians save over $50 million on groceries in 2024

Mario Toneguzzi -
Since initiating their partnership with Flashfood in 2019, Loblaw has diverted nearly 86 million pounds of potential food waste from landfill through the program.
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