ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR

• 1/17/2022

  Not all heroes wear capes

  CICC’s Frontline Heroes reinforce the link between convenience and community.

  Anne Kothawala

  
• 12/6/2021

  On your corner, in your corner: Fighting for Canada’s convenience channel

  A look back on convenience in 2021.

  Anne Kothawala

  
• 6/13/2021

  Innovation is the way forward

  As we look to the future and enter the recovery phase, navigating the new normal will hinge on innovation and meeting ever-changing customer demands. That’s why any post-pandemic recovery strategy must focus on expanding our product offerings.

  Anne Kothawala

  
• 4/18/2021

  Reduce interchange fees to reinforce recovery

  A fair recovery for essential businesses should emphasize the need to level the playing field for merchants, like c-stores, that have stood by Canadians throughout the pandemic.

  Anne Kothawala

  
• 3/21/2021

  Convenience and choice

  The next step in our industry’s work to serve our customers is currently in the hands of governments: allowing beverage alcohol in convenience stores.

  Anne Kothawala