Amazon keeps Target in its retail-selling crosshairs
The retail battle between the online titans moves north of the border
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Sale of Viceroy Homes could benefit Mississauga HQ, says president
Daniel Fox, president of privately owned modular house builder Viceroy Homes, faced a two-year hiring freeze and sluggish prospects at his company under its former Russian owners
Upgrades for polymer bills is vending more than just headaches
For local retailers, upgrading new vending machines to accept the new $20 plastic bill costs $80 and an older machine can cost $400-500
Peel companies mostly missing from Elite 100 list
The most recent list of top CEO salaries shows only one Mississauga and one Oakville company on the tally
Area beer companies cash in on desire to buy and brew local
Rising demand for local products is helping an Oakville brewery and a Brampton homebrew supply store increase their bottom line
Abbott research business spin off steers clear of Pill Hill operations
A corporate shuffle at the global drug maker will not impact the company’s Mississauga diabetes and diagnostic tests division
Square One retailers failing to comply with privacy laws
A UofT study has found most of the stores at the shopping centre do not have proper signage about video cameras
Drug research companies could benefit from new patent rules, says industry group
As Mississauga’s drug research companies prepare for possible new patent rules under the Canada-EU free trade deal, an industry group says improved intellectual property protection would be a shot in the arm for the city’s pivotal life sciences sector
Brampton’s Organic Oven bakes up sweet allergy-free treats
A Brampton bakery is making sure there are plenty of baked goods, from pies to cupcakes, for celiacs and gluten-sensitive customers can enjoy
Demand for gluten-free prompts new restaurants and more food options
More restaurants and stores are introducing gluten-free options and products in response to increased awareness of the growing number of Canadians with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity
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