Author: Muriel Schmidt

Costco is now the second largest retailer in Canada. There’s no doubt about it now, Canadians love a good deal when it comes to shopping. Costco Canada is now bigger than Walmart and is the second largest retailer in the country. The retailer is moving up the ranks and generating a lot of revenue thanks […]

In Canada it is commonly used in the ubiquitous Tim Horton’s chain, where it refers to coffee with “one milk” and “one sugar.” What is considered regular coffee? But the mark of an authentic coffee snob is someone who demands a “regular coffee”—usually at a deli/corner store/bodega. A regular coffee is a coffee with cream […]

Costco Price Comparison If you shop sales at other Canadian grocers you will likely be able to get the same price as Costco or cheaper than Costco. When Costco has sales though, the prices at Costco are pretty bottom line. Is Costco in Canada different? Ultimately, I found that the Costco I visited in Canada […]

What is the most popular brand of coffee in Canada? According to the survey’s results, the majority of Canadians seem to prefer Starbucks coffee over any other. Starbucks was the brand of choice in Alberta, Ontario, Newfoundland and Nova Scotia, making it the dominant choice for the country. What is the number one selling coffee […]

Target’s failure in Canada After losing nearly $1 billion in its first year in Canada, and facing future multimillion-dollar losses, Target discontinued its operations in Canada and closed 133 stores. The news of the closing should not be a surprise. The Target stores were empty. Why did Target’s expansion into Canada fail? Target’s entry into […]

In 2020, the highest share of coffee drinkers in Canada was found among the age group of 35 to 44 year olds, followed by people aged 25 to 34 years. Market share of coffee consumers in Canada in 2020, by age. Characteristic Market share – – Who drinks coffee the most in Canada? Tim Hortons […]

Stars may be redeemed for complimentary Starbucks items at participating Starbucks stores in Canada, the United States and Puerto Rico. Can you use US Starbucks Rewards in Canada? “Starbucks Cards are accepted at most Starbucks locations in North America, including airport and grocery locations. Starbucks Cards can also be used interchangeably at most stores in […]

What is the Canadian equivalent of…? USA Canada Grocery Stores (Safeway/Trader Joes/WholeFoods) Loblaws, Farm Boy (kinda like Trader Joes), Sobeys, Metro, Whole Foods, No Frills (cheaper version of Loblaws), Food Basic (cheaper version of Metro) What is comparable to Whole Foods? Whole Foods Market’s Latest Competitors: Publix, Kroger, & The Fresh Market. What is the […]

Canadian Prescription Transfer Regulations Canadian pharmacies are generally not permitted to accept prescription transfers from U.S. pharmacies. Canadian provinces require that pharmacies dispense medications pursuant to a valid prescription authorized by a Canadian practitioner. Can U.S. pharmacies ship internationally? In general, mailing or couriering any kind of medication from one country to another is illegal. […]

Based in Toronto, Tim Hortons serves coffee, doughnuts, and other fast-food items. It is Canada’s largest quick-service restaurant chain, with 5,352 restaurants in 15 countries, as of June 30, 2022. Tim Hortons Inc. Tim Hortons. Tim Hortons in Vancouver Website TimHortons.com Footnotes / references What is the Canadian equivalent to Dunkin Donuts? Tim HortonsCanadian version […]