I'd be happy to see Panera, Pret or Au Bon enter Canada - while travelling, they've been dependable for a quick, tasty bite when I don't feel like a large meal.
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Interesting reading the articles on Loblaws. They must sense that A&P/Metro and Sobeys are on the right track by building/renovating city locations than Loblaws' trend in the past decade to close their small stores. Can't say I've been impressed with their efforts to ape Wal-Mart - constant stock outs, untidy stores, sub-par general merchandise.