Chris Daniels
ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR
- 10/5/2025
Smarter supply chains, stronger partnerships
Distributors are embracing tech innovations—from real-time inventory tracking to automated ordering systems—to deliver better service and build stronger relationships with convenience retailers. - 10/2/2025
CSNC EXCLUSIVE: Execs talk QSR partnership at Orangestore’s Little Caesars ribbon-cutting
North Sun Energy to bring the QSR pizza chain’s Express model to 18 Orangestore locations over the next few years. - 9/21/2025
CSNC EXCLUSIVE: 7-Eleven Canada lobbying to loosen Ontario beverage alcohol rules
Chain's leaders reflect on a “highly successful” first year of sales and discuss improvements to make the convenience channel even more competitive. - 9/14/2025
Card stock: How gift cards drive repeat business into the c-store
How one independent retailer is turning prepaid and gift cards into repeat traffic, stronger margins and a smarter upsell strategy—proving big-brand cards have a place in both chain and small-town convenience. - 9/9/2025
Behind Happy Dad’s meteoric rise in Ontario RTDs
Happy Dad built a following in suburban and small-town convenience stores before breaking into bigger markets - 9/7/2025
Ontario c-stores licensed to sell beverage alcohol surpass 5,000 mark
C-stores and independent retailers have reported strong sales of beverage alcohol, robust consumer demand, according to LCBO. - 9/4/2025
Most new INS Market stores in Ontario to stock beverage alcohol
INS Market stores already carrying alcohol have seen a substantial increase in consumer traffic. - 9/4/2025
Ure’s Country Kitchen has found success in Ontario's expanded beverage alcohol market
Investment in new cooler systems has made selling beverage alcohol easier for the Ure’s and their customers. - 9/4/2025
Beverage alcohol: A year in review
Sales are outpacing projections and some call it a 'lifeline.' CSNC speaks with operators across Ontario to uncover what’s working, what’s not and where the next phase of growth might be. - 8/11/2025
Waypoint Convenience joins with Juno-nominated artist STORRY
Mini concert with STORRY streamed from Waypoint Convenience store part of BG Fuels’ Snack Session campaign.
