8 d. ago Restaurant Brands says consumer confidence is improving with Tims a bright spot in Q2

The chief executive of Restaurant Brands International Inc. says he’s seeing a rebound in consumer confidence after a slower start to the year. “While the consumer environment remains dynamic, we’ve seen encouraging signs of improvement across many of our largest businesses,” Josh Kobza told analysts on a conference call discussing the company’s second-quarter results on […]

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8 d. ago Tim Hortons drives second quarter growth at parent Restaurant Brands

Industry sees consumer confidence start to bounce back

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1 week ago Sip on refreshing wines and party with country stars at this Ontario vineyard soirée

Summer nights and refreshing Ontario wines are a match made in heaven — that's a statement many would agree with. What if I told you that it could get even better?One Ontario winery is throwing an exclusive vineyard party that all wine aficionados should keep on their radars — and if you also happen to like country music, you're in for a treat! It's about to be party time at Trius Winery & Restaurant, celebrating the launch of the brand new Trius Méthode Cuvé Close sparkling wine, and the vineyard team is pulling out all the stops for the upcoming Trius Winery Presents Party in the Vineyard.Bring it down to the beautiful Niagara-on-the-Lake on Saturday, Aug. 9, and get ready for a summer wine soiree, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. This is a 19+, rain or shine event. Sipping bubblesIt's set to be an unforgettable night stacked with performances from Canadian country stars, tasty bites from food tr...

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4 w. ago Immigration fuels Atlantic Canadian ‘economic renaissance,’ authors argue

How Canada Wins: The authors argue newcomers have brought dramatic improvements to the East Coast — and this is no time to swerve

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4 w. ago Toshiba Releases Automotive Photorelay with 1800V Output Withstand Voltage

– Suitable for 800V automotive battery systems – KAWASAKI, Japan — Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation (“Toshiba”) has launched an automotive photorelay[1], “ TLX9165T,” in a 10pin SO16L-T package, that supports high voltage automotive batteries with an output withstand voltage of 1800V (min). Volume shipments start today. Improved charge times and longer cruising ranges […]

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last month Canadian Businesses Transform Operations with Acumatica Cloud ERP

Business Solutions Leader Helps Mid-Market Organizations Unify Systems, Streamline Workflows and Enhance Scalability BELLEVUE, Wash. — While many Canadian mid-market businesses have confronted the challenges of mounting inflation, shifting consumer confidence and an increasingly uncertain economic landscape, they are optimistic about the future. With 92% of companies confident in their growth prospects over the next […]

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last month Trouble in Paradise? Consumers Don’t Trust Travel Industry to Protect Them From AI

New research from Jumio reveals nearly half of global consumers lack confidence in travel industry’s ability to protect against identity fraud SUNNYVALE, Calif. — Jumio, the leader in AI-powered identity intelligence anchored in biometric authentication, automation and data-driven insights, today released new findings from its 2025 Online Identity Study. As consumers worldwide set out for […]

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