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

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

Date1/2/1974
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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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