Independent grocers in Toronto see uptick in business during Loblaws boycott

Independent grocers in Toronto see uptick in business during Loblaws boycott

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Independent grocers and farmers say they’re seeing an increase in business as well as interest in locally sourced produce and products while the boycott of Loblaws and their associated brands continues in the month of May. Dilshad Burman reports.

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