Edmonton Journal
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Jul 29, 2026
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Alberta-based retailer hit by Canadians drinking less booze, smoking less weed
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Alberta-based retailer hit by Canadians drinking less booze, smoking less weed
'Canadians have less disposable income, and when they have less disposable income, they change their purchasing behaviour'
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By Graison Foster
Published Jul 29, 2026
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SNDL runs Wine and Beyond, Liquor Depot, Ace Liquor and the Value Buds cannabis stores. Revenue at SNDL fell by about four per cent to $235.8 milli…
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