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Despite Expanding sales, shares of Laura Secord Candy Shops are in a slump

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Despite Expanding sales, shares of Laura Secord Candy Shops are in a slump

Date1/2/1974

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Spremo, Boris (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Original Toronto Star caption: Despite Expanding sales; shares of Laura Secord Candy Shops are in a slump. Company's problems began last year when it consolidated Ontario production in a new Scarborough plant. Since then high costs have hurt profits. Firm has 220 stores including Yonge St. Arcade shop managed by Mrs. Marilla Brown.

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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)

Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0015244F

Country:Canada

Building, monument or park:Yonge Street Arcade (Toronto, Ont. : 1884-1955)

City, town or township:Toronto

East-west street:Temperance Street

Neighbourhood:Financial District

North-south street:Yonge Street

Province or state:Ontario

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