Navigating the summer months means keeping a close eye on seasonal hazards—from heat stress in busy workspaces to wildfire smoke and air quality concerns.

To support your business and protect your frontline staff, here is a quick roundup of essential, free safety resources and assessment…

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Wildfire Smoke in Canada: Understand the health risks to ensure workplace safety with a Q&A

The Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills DevelopmentFair, Safe and Healthy Workplaces Division has released an Outdoor Air Quality Concerns Q&A in light of the severe wildfire season

As our members will be aware, last month CFIG joined the Prime Minister for his announcement regarding the Government’s new Food Security Strategy. We were invited to that announcement because many of the elements of that strategy stemmed from recommendations made by CFIG’s Board…

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The federal government recently announced a massive $1 billion investment as part of its new food security strategy. The plan? Upgrade the Ontario Food Terminal—which already moves over 2 billion pounds of fresh produce annually—and lay…

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Kraft Heinz & Levi’s have made headlines with their brand covers – which we’re all indoctrinated with their logos, we still see the brand. Now Gillette has entered the…

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Finding Good Ads | Marketing | Advertising on Instagram: "After Levi’s, Gillette has also found a way to turn FIFA’s branding restrictions into a marketing opportunity. As tournament rules required non-sponsor stadium branding to be covered, Gillette chose to hide its logo beneath what looked like a giant layer of shaving foam spread across the stadium signage. Instead of treating the restriction as a setback, the brand made the cover-up itself the creative idea. #FIFA2026 #Marketing"

114K likes, 689 comments - findingoodads on June 19, 2026: "After Levi’s, Gillette has also found a way to turn FIFA’s branding restrictions into a marketing opportunity. As tournament rules required non-sponsor stadium branding to be covered, Gillette chose to … Continue reading

@KraftHeinz & Levi’s have made headlines with their brand covers – which we’re all indoctrinated with their logos, we still see the brand. Now Gillette has entered…

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Finding Good Ads | Marketing | Advertising on Instagram: "After Levi’s, Gillette has also found a way to turn FIFA’s branding restrictions into a marketing opportunity. As tournament rules required non-sponsor stadium branding to be covered, Gillette chose to hide its logo beneath what looked like a giant layer of shaving foam spread across the stadium signage. Instead of treating the restriction as a setback, the brand made the cover-up itself the creative idea. #FIFA2026 #Marketing"

114K likes, 689 comments - findingoodads on June 19, 2026: "After Levi’s, Gillette has also found a way to turn FIFA’s branding restrictions into a marketing opportunity. As tournament rules required non-sponsor stadium branding to be covered, Gillette chose to … Continue reading

https://hub.cfig.ca/express-checkout/2026/06/june-express-check-out/

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June Express Check Out – CFIG Hub

June Express Check Out – CFIG Hub

The “Canada Premium” is Real (and It’s Not Just the Exchange Rate)

It is an age-old cross-border frustration: walking into a Canadian retail store, flipping over a product, and seeing a price tag that makes you double-take. Chris’…

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Spotlight on Retail Pricing: USA vs Canada One of the biggest misconceptions in retail is assuming the “same product” should sell for the same price in Canada and the United States. It rarely works… | Chris Clement

Spotlight on Retail Pricing: USA vs Canada One of the biggest misconceptions in retail is assuming the “same product” should sell for the same price in Canada and the United States. It rarely works that way. You see it every … Continue reading

I came across this infographic by Chris Clement on LinkedIn @, and it perfectly encapsulates the reality of the Canadian retail landscape. Canada behaves less like one country and more like four distinct demand engines.

As grocery professionals, we often see teams rely on…

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We’ve always known that independent grocers are the heart of their communities—but new data from the National Grocers Association (NGA) proves just how vital our industry is to the American economy.

Key Highlights from the Report:

• Economic Engines: Independent grocers generate…

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Hi Adele,

I hope you’re doing well!

My name is Sommer, and I’m with The MARC Group. We’re proud affiliate members of CFIG. I wanted to reach out to see if you’ll be attending the Western Conference this month—I’d love the opportunity to connect in person.

Looking forward to hearing from you!

Best regards,

Hi Neil,

I hope you’re doing well!

My name is Sommer, and I’m with The MARC Group. We’re proud affiliate members of CFIG. I wanted to reach out to see if you’ll be attending the Western Conference this month—I’d love the opportunity to connect in person.

Looking forward to hearing from you!

Best regards,

Hi Dave,

I hope this message finds you well. We are so excited to be an affiliate member of the CFIG community. Will you be attending the Western Conference this month? I’d love to connect and meet with you in person.

Cheers,

Sommer

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Reality bites: The new anatomy of value

Professor Ramesh Venkat on how rising food prices, an increased focus on health and AI are redefining value and shopping habits

It’s more than just adding SKUs and managing the category P&L from the desk. It’s solving customer solutions and placing those solutions in key…

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Grocery has a talent problem. And they don't know it yet. Category managers are trained to manage a P&L first, customer second. Fashion merchants are trained differently. They create shoppable… | Laura Kind | 63 comments

Grocery has a talent problem. And they don't know it yet. Category managers are trained to manage a P&L first, customer second. Fashion merchants are trained differently. They create shoppable spaces that make people stop, look, and buy. They think … Continue reading

https://hub.cfig.ca/express-checkout/2026/02/february-express-check-out/

For ten years, measured influence across five dimensions:

• Trustworthiness
• Leading Edge
• Engagement
• Corporate Citizenship, and
• Presence.

During the pandemic, two more emerged:

• Empathy
• Utility

And 2025 a new dimension:

• True North, a measure of Canadian patriotism, pride and…

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Also featuring UNFI 2026: Top 5 Spring & Summer Trends

1. Perimeter gains ground – Increased adoption of GLP-1 medications and updated USDA guidelines are driving shoppers to…

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NGA Show 2026 Dispatch: The Future of Hispanic Retail

At NGA Show 2026, Hispanic retailers found a roadmap for growth through tech, resilience, and cultural connection to gain a competitive edge.

Here’s the prompt: Create a caricature image of me with everything you know about me and my work.

And here is the result…Ai knows too much!!!