Tag: competition
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Grocery Giants: How They Control Who Sells Food in Your Neighbourhood
What it means when you hear about grocery giants controlling the scene All around our neighbourhoods, a familiar question lingers: who gets to sell food here and who doesn’t? While it may sound like a simple market choice, the reality is shaped by powerful players in the grocery sector. Large national chains don’t just stock…
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How Grocery Giants Shape Who Sells Food in Your Neighborhood
Introduction: The quiet power behind supermarket shelves In many Canadian neighborhoods, the local grocer is more than a convenience. It’s a gatekeeper. A CBC Marketplace investigation highlights how large grocery chains—Loblaws, Sobeys, and Metro—use property-related tools to shape who can operate alongside them. From exclusive leases to tenancy rules, the way space is rented and…
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How Grocery Giants Control Who Can Sell Food in Your Neighbourhood
Overview: Why neighbourhood grocery access matters In many Canadian communities, the way food gets onto shelves isn’t just about supply and demand. Investigations by CBC’s Marketplace show that the largest grocery chains — Loblaws, Sobeys, and Metro — exert influence over who can operate food-related businesses in their regions through property and lease practices. This…
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Culinary Class Wars Season 2 Finale: Winners, Restaurants, and the Battle Behind the Bench
Season 2 Recap: A High-Stakes Kitchen, A Crowd of Critics Netflix’s Culinary Class Wars returns with more heat, heart, and high-stakes challenges as Season 2 closes. After four dramatic weeks packed with culinary chaos, the series delivers a finale that fans will be talking about for months. In this season, contestants navigate not only taste…
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The Space Out Challenge: Korea’s Oddest Competition Where Sitting Still Wins
Introduction: A Contest Unlike Any Other When you hear about competitions, you might imagine races, trivia, or physical feats. Yet in South Korea, a novelty event challenges participants to master stillness: the Space Out competition. Yes, the goal is to do nothing—and yet the event has drawn curious crowds, quirky news coverage, and a growing…
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Illegal Drugs on Social Media and More Airline Competition: CBC Marketplace Cheat Sheet
Introduction: Your weekly CBC Marketplace cheat sheet Miss something this week? CBC Marketplace has you covered with a concise round-up of consumer and health news. This week’s highlights focus on two evolving stories: the troubling rise of illegal drug advertising on social media, and a competitive shift in the airline industry that’s giving travelers more…
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Canada’s Skies Open: Middle Eastern Airlines Could Elevate Local Carriers
Canada’s skies could soon welcome new competition Ottawa’s latest moves to loosen flight restrictions from Middle Eastern carriers signal a potential turning point for Canada’s aviation market. By expanding the number of flights and routes available from key Middle East hubs, the government aims to introduce greater competition, driving Canadian airlines to rethink service quality,…
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Tots to Teens: Ireland’s Biggest Kids Creativity Contest Heads to Dublin
Overview: A Celebration of Young Talent Across Ireland The eagerly anticipated Tots to Teens competition is returning to Ireland, spotlighting the bright ideas and boundless creativity of children from tots to teens. This year, 12 finalists will be celebrated at a ceremony in Dublin next year, marking a milestone for a program that encourages curiosity,…
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Tots to Teens: Ireland’s Young Creatives Shine in Dublin Final
Tots to Teens: Ireland’s Young Creatives Shine in Dublin Final The ambitious “Tots to Teens” program is celebrating a milestone year as 12 finalists prepare for a ceremonial highlight in Dublin next year. This multi- age competition invites children across Ireland to channel curiosity, craft, and problem-solving into projects designed to entertain, educate, and inspire.…
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iRobot files for bankruptcy: Roomba maker seeks Chapter 11 protection
iRobot launches bankruptcy protection amid tough market The US-based company behind the popular Roomba line, iRobot, has filed for bankruptcy protection, signaling a dramatic shift for a long-standing player in the smart home market. The move comes after mounting pressure from price competition in China and tariff-related costs, which together squeezed margins and limited growth…