Chris Daniels
ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR
- 1/20/2026
Meet Little Caesar Enterprises' expansion leader
Little Caesars Canada and North Sun Energy plan to roll out the Express concept to 18 Orangestores across Newfoundland, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island. - 12/3/2025
Swift move! How BCLC turned convenience stores into cultural touchpoints during the Taylor Swift Eras Tour
Concert of a Lifetime Scratch & Win game engaged a new generation of lottery lovers, driving unprecedented basket size and becoming one of the fastest-selling tickets in BCLC history. - 12/1/2025
CSNC Exclusive Q&A: LCBO’s Leanne Rhee speaks on the Crown agency’s plans for 2026
New pricing model, ordering platform for c-stores just some of the changes happening next year for the province’s beverage alcohol market. - 11/26/2025
Grabbing gold with grab-and-go
The rise of branded foodservice in convenience How and why retailers are leveraging big names, co-branding and proprietary concepts to anchor foodservice programs that deliver on taste, trust and traffic. - 11/18/2025
New LCBO wholesale pricing model pushed to April
Move from January 1 to ensure the 2025 holiday season is not affected by the proposed changes. - 11/12/2025
Updated: Sunoco moves swiftly after Parkland takeover with major staff changes
With a wave of departures and integration underway, observers say the deal marks the start of a new chapter for the Canadian fuel and c-store industry—one defined by consolidation, cost-cutting and a push for North American brand alignment. - 11/5/2025
Get ready for Canada’s new food labels: 6 key questions answered
Starting Jan. 1, 2026, foods high in sugar, sodium or saturated fat will require new front-of-package warnings. Here’s what retailers and suppliers need to know about compliance, enforcement and how these changes could affect sales. - 10/19/2025
LCBO overhaul: Starting Jan. 1 pricing changes, alternative delivery partners may be on the way
Crown corporation unveils new pricing model to convenience retailers. - 10/14/2025
Circle K regionalizes Fuel Day to drive community giving
On Oct. 16, a portion of proceeds from every litre sold will be donated to regional charities: Make-A-Wish (Eastern Canada), Ontario Children’s Hospitals (Central Canada), and Support Our Troops (Western Canada). - 10/7/2025
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