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Joe Rinella proudly holds up some of the fresh produce that has helped lure a loyal band of customers to his Carlton Food Mart -- and enabled him to compete against the country-wide chains
Joe Rinella proudly holds up some of the fresh produce that has helped lure a loyal band of customers to his Carlton Food Mart -- and enabled him to compete against the country-wide chains

Joe Rinella proudly holds up some of the fresh produce that has helped lure a loyal band of customers to his Carlton Food Mart -- and enabled him to compete against the country-wide chains

Date1/11/1978
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ProvenanceCourtesy: Toronto Star Photograph Archives
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0132787F
Taste test: Competition is tough in Latin America as fast-food chains woo customers
Taste test: Competition is tough in Latin America as fast-food chains woo customers
3/28/1974
Who won, who lost in food price war? The prices are climbing back up, the chains are counting up losses, and Miracle Food Mart, the aggressor, lost most, analysts say [Incomplete]
Who won, who lost in food price war? The prices are climbing back up, the chains are counting up losses, and Miracle Food Mart, the aggressor, lost most, analysts say [Incomplete]
2/24/1982
Sample auction: Joe Shanab, purchasing vice-president of Shoopers Drug Mart, and Christine Cattell, a TV commercial spokesman, get ready to auction off merchandise samples to the drug chain's head offfice staff, to raise money for The Star Santa Claus Fund
Sample auction: Joe Shanab, purchasing vice-president of Shoopers Drug Mart, and Christine Cattell, a TV commercial spokesman, get ready to auction off merchandise samples to the drug chain's head offfice staff, to raise money for The Star Santa Claus Fund
12/15/1981
Fein: Head of independent Travel Professionals says his group got together to help members compete against big chains.
Fein: Head of independent Travel Professionals says his group got together to help members compete against big chains.
1/31/1984
Makeshift weapon: Taufique Mohammed holds broken board, one of several weapons used to damage his store and terroize staff and customers.
Makeshift weapon: Taufique Mohammed holds broken board, one of several weapons used to damage his store and terroize staff and customers.
11/18/1991
Watch watchers: While assistant at right holds up a pocket watch and customers eyeball it, auctioneer John Phillips starts the bidding at Sotheby Parke Bernet's auction this week
Watch watchers: While assistant at right holds up a pocket watch and customers eyeball it, auctioneer John Phillips starts the bidding at Sotheby Parke Bernet's auction this week
10/20/1980
Your friendly neighborhood restaurant is beginning to get squeezed by the big fast-food chains, says veteran real estate specialist Danny Givalas, above. Givalas has worked for the Johnny Longo real estate agency, on Danforth Ave. near Coxwell Ave., for 2
Your friendly neighborhood restaurant is beginning to get squeezed by the big fast-food chains, says veteran real estate specialist Danny Givalas, above. Givalas has worked for the Johnny Longo real estate agency, on Danforth Ave. near Coxwell Ave., for 2
7/10/1978
Changing course: McDonald's vice-president Peter Beresford shows off pizzas introduced in fast-food chain's menu last March.
Changing course: McDonald's vice-president Peter Beresford shows off pizzas introduced in fast-food chain's menu last March.
12/10/1992
Fast-food chains feel the bite. Rising costs and stiff competition are taking a toll.
Fast-food chains feel the bite. Rising costs and stiff competition are taking a toll.
7/22/1981
Fresh veal is cut to customer's order by butcher Rocco Senisi in Lombardi's
Fresh veal is cut to customer's order by butcher Rocco Senisi in Lombardi's
8/19/1971
Freedom's end: On infamous Goree Island, off Dakar in Senegal, a guide demonstrates the ankle and wrist chains that were used to secure some of the 20 million slaves who passed through the port
Freedom's end: On infamous Goree Island, off Dakar in Senegal, a guide demonstrates the ankle and wrist chains that were used to secure some of the 20 million slaves who passed through the port
3/14/1972
Chains of office: Alan Tonks gets some help to begin another term as Metro chairman, while Toronto Mayor June Rowlands laughs with her seatmate
Chains of office: Alan Tonks gets some help to begin another term as Metro chairman, while Toronto Mayor June Rowlands laughs with her seatmate
12/6/1991