Naomi Szeben
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- 4/23/2026
Manitoba's grocery tax cut will expand to corner stores
The premier of Manitoba will remove the tax on grocery items that were previously listed as "luxury tax" items. - 4/22/2026
CFIB asks for tax cuts for Canadian small businesses entrepreneurs
CFIB calls on the federal government to address dwindling entrepreneurship of small businesses like independent convenience stores, gas stations and car washes. - 4/22/2026
Carney: the U.S. can't dictate the terms of trade talks
Greer alluded to potential "enforcement action" if American alcohol is not returned to Canadian store shelves. How will this affect c-store alcohol sales? - 4/21/2026
Phillip Morris Q1 2026 results
The tobacco giant's revenue result exceeded the initial analyst consensus estimate. - 4/21/2026
Federal ban on nicotine pouches sparks national collaboration
Industry leaders identified the restriction as an example of an "unfair and unfounded regulatory burden" placed on small, independent businesses. - 4/21/2026
Metro Inc. reports Q2 profit up from year ago
The increase came as food same-store sales rose 1.8 per cent for the quarter. - 4/21/2026
Provinces on track to allow cross-border alcohol sales by next month
Premier of Prince Edward Island Rob Lantz said during a panel discussion in Ottawa that he thinks "we're almost there." - 4/20/2026
Shipping costs soaring for northern retailers
While slow supply chains inflate the cost of coffee, tea, and tropical fruit for Canadians, Northern retailers face even greater delays and expenses. - 4/20/2026
From price fatigue to profit: PepsiCo reclaimed its market share in Q1
Lower prices and leaner offerings spark major sales turnaround in PepsiCo’s Q1 earnings report. - 4/20/2026
Imperial Tobacco calls for fact-based approach to youth vaping
Imperial Tobacco Canada (Imperial) is responding to the April 17 press conference from anti-smoking groups, calling for a targeted approach the real source of the problem: the illicit market.
