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Heinz ketchup to return to Canada, potentially stoking a flare up of 'ketchup war'

Heinz ketchup to return to Canada, potentially stoking a flare up of 'ketchup war'

Heinz Ketchup is coming back to Canada, six years after production of the iconic condiment moved to the United States and the great Canadian "ketchup war" was set in motion.
Torstar launches new parcel delivery service for Ontario retailers

Torstar launches new parcel delivery service for Ontario retailers

TORONTO — Torstar Corp. has been delivering newspapers across Ontario for about 128 years — and now it will add parcels to the mix.
TC Energy exec says Keystone XL fits Biden agenda with union jobs, Indigenous support

TC Energy exec says Keystone XL fits Biden agenda with union jobs, Indigenous support

CALGARY — The creation of union jobs and support by Indigenous investors will help convince U.S. President-elect Joe Biden that the Keystone XL pipeline fits into his "Build Back Better" agenda, an executive with proponent TC Energy Corp.
Another booming quarter for Walmart, but sales are slowing

Another booming quarter for Walmart, but sales are slowing

NEW YORK — Walmart turned out another stellar quarter as the world’s largest retailer powers through a pandemic that has felled other national chains.
Weak 0.3% US October sales gain spreads some holiday unease

Weak 0.3% US October sales gain spreads some holiday unease

NEW YORK — Retail sales in the U.S. grew a sluggish 0.3% in October, even as retailers offered early holiday discounts online and in stores.
Isolated Americans spend at home; Home Depot is there for it

Isolated Americans spend at home; Home Depot is there for it

As the year comes to a close Americans are still stuck at home and that has led to an explosive year for Home Depot. The most recent quarter is no exception.
Give us a week: Businesses urge clarity on England lockdown

Give us a week: Businesses urge clarity on England lockdown

LONDON — Business leaders urged the British government on Tuesday to give them at least a week's notice over what restrictions they will face when the lockdown in England expires in early December. With the four-week lockdown due to end on Dec.
Statistics Canada says wholesale sales rose 0.9 per cent in September

Statistics Canada says wholesale sales rose 0.9 per cent in September

OTTAWA — Wholesale sales in Canada rose 0.9 per cent to $66.2 billion in September, boosted by gains in sectors that provide consumer goods such as food, pharmaceuticals and pharmacy supplies Statistics Canada said Tuesday.
'Flying off the shelves': Toys likely bright spot amid muted holiday retail season

'Flying off the shelves': Toys likely bright spot amid muted holiday retail season

HALIFAX — In a year plagued by a deadly virus, closures and cancellations, parents are eager to give their kids a Christmas like, well, every other.
CMHC says annual pace of housing starts climbed higher in October

CMHC says annual pace of housing starts climbed higher in October

The annual pace of housing starts increased three per cent in October compared with September, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. said on Tuesday, although the increase was less than some economists predicted.