Naomi Szeben
ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR
- 9/9/2026
CICC responds to rumoured loosening of c-store nicotine pouch ban
A senior federal government source told National Post that an “openness” to change existing regulations comes amid pressures from certain provinces as well as the convenience store industry. - 9/9/2026
Kraft Heinz outlines productivity plans and brand innovation at investor meeting
How Kraft Heinz uses format redesigns to turn childhood nostalgia into long-term, grown-up pantry staples. - 9/9/2026
Canadian pump prices creep higher as Mideast fighting escalates
Fuel prices tend to ease off around this time of year, but one industry expert says drivers should expect no such relief this time. - 9/9/2026
Distilleries to bear brunt of U.S. ban on Canadian booze: experts
Distilleries and spirit makers are likely to be the hardest hit among Canadian alcohol producers as the United States proposes a broad ban on Canadian booze starting later this month. - 9/9/2026
Sobeys and Safeway parent company Empire reports Q1 profit and sales up from year ago
Empire, the parent company of Needs Convenience, reported a profit of $233 million. - 9/8/2026
CBSA seizes $13.8M in illicit tobacco across southern Ontario
Canada Border Services Agency officers intercepted over $13.8M in contraband tobacco and nicotine at Southern Ontario borders, pushing year-to-date totals past $52M. - 9/8/2026
Federal beer tax fails objectives while driving up store costs: study
Research firm suggests Canada's automatic alcohol tax hikes drive up retail costs, squeeze c-store margins and fail to boost revenue. - 9/8/2026
Tariff price hikes may take time to hit shelves as retailers work through inventory
Canada’s new counter-tariffs on U.S. goods are triggering a fresh round of trade tensions. While the impact at the checkout isn’t immediate, retail experts warn that price hikes are on the horizon. - 9/8/2026
Chips, rotisserie chickens and other foods go provincial sales tax-free in Manitoba
Convenience stores in Manitoba will not charge tax on foods like rotisserie chicken and other foods. - 9/7/2026
Orangestore and A&W launch new combined location
The fast-food chain and convenience store cut the ribbon on their new combined location. - 9/7/2026
Insider Insight: Subway Canada's Denny Downie talks about shifting consumers meal demands
Denny Downie explains how the brand balances franchisee operations and value flexibility to capture changing meal times. - 9/7/2026
Canada's retaliatory tariffs on American goods are now in effect
Ottawa's retaliatory tariffs on American goods—a response to the 50% tariffs Washington hit Canada with last month—took effect just after midnight EDT on Tuesday, September 8.
