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CICC commends Ontario government action on contraband tobacco
Fortress Am-Can looks to stem the cross-border flow of illegal guns, contraband tobacco and drugs like fentanyl.
Beverage Alcohol
Booze control: How convenience stores can tap into the dry January and February movement
If you’re putting beers, wine and ready-to-drink cocktails on your shelves, consider offering no- and low-alcohol alternatives, too. Data shows customers buy both.
Forecourt
Lack of public EV charging continues to worry potential EV buyers
CAA study finds nearly 70% of the province’s EV owners say they are less than satisfied with the number of public fast chargers available.
People
Hershey appoints new presidents of confection and salty divisions
Appointments come after Hershey CEO Michele Buck announces plans to retire.
Electric vehicle rebates paused as federal program runs out of money
Program offered Canadians rebates of up to $5,000 when buying or leasing electric vehicles.
CSNC EXCLUSIVE: Training for success in beverage alcohol sales
Convenience stores in Ontario must ensure employees participate in an AGCO Board-approved beverage alcohol training program. Which is right for your business?
Fuze Iced Tea now available in Canada
Produced by Coca-Cola, Fuze Iced Tea is available at major retailers, convenience stores and food service locations across Canada.
New year has Tim Hortons launching new foods and snacks
Tims customers can indulge White Chocolate Pistachio beverages, Lemon Cake Donuts and TimSelects value menu items.
Suzanne Gardiner, The Mark Anthony Group, to delivery keynote at Industry Dinner
Join your peers on March 4th at The Convenience U CARWACS Show for an evening of learning, networking and community.
Company that processed plant-based milk linked to listeria permanently closes plants
Joriki has filed for creditor production and says it plans to restructure its business.
Rothmans, Benson & Hedges asks Ontario government to ban promotion of contraband tobacco
Company addressed Legislative Assembly of Ontario's Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs on Jan. 9.
Grocery code of conduct board hires former Fertilizer Canada CEO as adjudicator
Karen Proud will officially begin the role on March 17, with the code intended to be operational by June.
Circle K unveils new meal deals in Canada
Circle K has crafted a menu of mix-and-match meal combinations priced between $5 and $7.
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Foodservice and beverage alcohol offer the perfect pairing
Decoding Trends
What’s trending in food and snack flavours
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How an Internal Responsibility System (IRS) can help your business thrive, and what it looks like in action
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Beverage Alcohol
Non-alcoholic drinks aren't just for the sober, as more Canadians cut back
Phil Whitehead appointed president of Molson Coors’ EMEA and APAC division
Tax holiday boosting spending at retailers, restaurants: industry groups
Looking back at at year of change for Canada’s convenience stores
Operations
Welcome to 2025: A year of uncertainty and change
Start the year strong: help your staff beat the January Blues
Seven & i Holdings reports dip in net profit in latest fiscal results
Quality Oil Company taps Paytronix as partner for loyalty program, personalized messaging
Forecourt
Explore the power of choice with branded retail fuel and convenience stores from McDougall Energy
Albertans to be paying more for vaping products
Manitoba government to reinstate fuel tax, but at a reduced rate
Canadian retail sales up 0.6% in October, buoyed by vehicle purchases
Foodservice
Canadians looking for more global flavours when it comes to food
Tim Hortons names top customer picks for 2024
How changing demographics and tastes are shaping Canada's grocery stores
Conagra Brands reports a return to growth in second quarter results for fiscal 2025
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