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Freshii acquires majority stake in online health and wellness retailer Natura Market

Freshii acquires majority stake in online health and wellness retailer Natura Market

TORONTO — Freshii Inc. says it has signed a deal to buy a majority stake in health and wellness product retailer Natura Market ECommerce Inc., with rights to acquire the rest of the business through the first quarter of 2025.
US wholesale prices rose record 8.6% over 12 months

US wholesale prices rose record 8.6% over 12 months

WASHINGTON (AP) — Inflation at the wholesale level rose 8.6% in September compared to a year ago, the largest advance since the 12-month change was first calculated in 2010.
Experts share gift giving tips for virtual, rescheduled and pandemic weddings

Experts share gift giving tips for virtual, rescheduled and pandemic weddings

TORONTO — When wedding invitations reached mailboxes and inboxes in a pre-pandemic year, they often triggered a tricky situation for invitees, who had to decide how much to give or spend on a gift.
US unemployment claims fall to lowest level since pandemic

US unemployment claims fall to lowest level since pandemic

WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell to its lowest level since the pandemic began, a sign the job market is still improving even as hiring has slowed in the past two months.
Facebook expands harassment policy to protect public figures

Facebook expands harassment policy to protect public figures

MENLO PARK, Calif.
William Shatner, TV's Capt. Kirk, blasts into space

William Shatner, TV's Capt. Kirk, blasts into space

VAN HORN, Texas (AP) — Hollywood’s Captain Kirk, 90-year-old William Shatner, blasted into space Wednesday in a convergence of science fiction and science reality, reaching the final frontier aboard a ship built by Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin company.
Canadian Instacart workers to walk off job in bid to secure better working conditions

Canadian Instacart workers to walk off job in bid to secure better working conditions

Canadian and American Instacart workers plan to walk off the job this weekend in a bid to secure better pay and more benefits.
Aritzia beats expectations as Q2 profit nears $40 million on surging revenues

Aritzia beats expectations as Q2 profit nears $40 million on surging revenues

VANCOUVER — Aritzia Inc. beat expectations as its profits soared in its latest quarter on a 75 per cent increase in revenues. The Vancouver-based clothing retailer says it earned $39.8 million for the three months ended Aug.
Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Wednesday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (20,618.47, up 181.35 points.) The Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD). Financials. Down 65 cents, or 0.76 per cent, to $85.
North Dakota oil executive pleads guilty in fraud scheme

North Dakota oil executive pleads guilty in fraud scheme

BISMARCK, N.D.