Industry insiders share strategies for subscription car wash success

Operators can better predict their monthly sales volumes and customers love the lower cost per wash.

FDA authorizes first e-cigarette, cites benefit for smokers

"The manufacturer's data demonstrates its tobacco-flavoured products could benefit addicted adult smokers who switch to these products - either completely or with a significant reduction in cigarette consumption.''

Fuel

Dover announces acquisition of LIQAL B.V.

Strategic move reflects expectations that adoption of alternative fuels for transportation is expected to grow.

Beverages

Newfoundland and Labrador says soft drink tax coming in 2022 will be Canada's first

Ready-to-drink beverages, concentrated drink mixtures and dispensed beverages like slushies and fountain sodas will all be subject to the tax.
News

With hours before deadline, Liberals reshape pandemic aid to businesses, workers

Unemployment remains high, companies face labour shortages and some sectors are further from recovery, which is prompting the government to target aid based on need.
People

Keurig Dr Pepper Canada welcomes Tebbie Chuchla to its leadership team

As, VP, marketing she is responsible for leading the company’s brand activation strategies for the entire Canadian product portfolio.

Automakers step up pace on electric vehicle battery plants

Forecasters predict that the share of electric vehicles will rise dramatically as governments increase requirements for zero-emissions vehicles to fight climate change.
Instacart expands in Quebec

Delivery service now available to more than 90% of Canadian households.
Saskatchewan expands proof of vaccine or negative test mandate to include fast food outlets and retail liquor stores

Convenience and gas with foodservice, take note.
McDougall Energy acquires Hamilton, Ont.-based Vieira Fuels

Move expands company's footprint in new region.
Yumy Bear Candy hires quality assurance expert

Better-for-you candy company gearing up for growth.
Canadian retail class action fights high interchange fees

The lawsuits allege a conspiracy in setting higher interchange fees paid by merchants to accept Visa and Mastercard credit cards.
All in the family: Quebec’s Milot family look to the basics to steady gas and car wash business during the pandemic

Family owns and operates six multi-service outlets in Quebec’s Lanaudière region.

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