Naomi Szeben
ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR
- 11/8/2026
Suncor’s record quarter spotlights downstream strength and supply chain stability for retail operators
From front-line safety leadership to refinery debottlenecking, Suncor’s Q3 2026 earnings reveal critical operational takeaways for convenience store and gas station operators navigating a volatile market. - 11/5/2026
50% of Canadians start celebrations before December, opening prime sales window for c-stores
PepsiCo Canada's research while creating a new holiday Bubly campaign reveals fresh consumer data to help c-store operators optimize seasonal beverage sales. - 11/5/2026
Budget 2026: Liberals pin tax changes, billions in spending on 'economic sovereignty
Big-ticket items are aimed at spurring more investment in small businesses, addressing homelessness and promoting Canada’s cultural sector. - 11/5/2026
OCSA calls on Ontario government to act as contraband sales hurt convenience stores
OCSA thanks the CICC for commissioning a study on contraband tobacco in Canada and appeals the Ontario government to take action. - 11/4/2026
Federal budget unveils new tax measures aimed at growing businesses in Canada
The central business pitch of the 2026 budget tabled Thursday aims to encourage Canadian companies to invest more, expand and become more competitive internationally. - 11/4/2026
Electrolit pairs with Canadian freestyle skier to lift cold vault sales
New retail campaign targets winter partiers and sports fans with professional skier Janelle Yip and gear giveaways across major c-store chains. - 11/4/2026
Proxi adds parcel pickup to drive foot traffic across Eastern Canada
Harnois Énergies partners with Penguin Pickup and Purolator to turn online delivery errands into potential in-store retail sales at more than 100 locations. - 11/4/2026
Here's how the U.S. midterm election results could affect Canada
Americans casting votes in Michigan on Tuesday said they wanted to see the trade war end. - 11/3/2026
Budget 2026 is about giving Canada a 'strong footing': Champagne
"Whatever happens south or somewhere else in the world, we need to be more resilient, we need be more independent, we need to open up new markets," said Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne. - 11/3/2026
KDRP Canada names leadership team for major business split
Iannick Melançon and Ryan Bahadur will guide the coffee and refreshment beverage divisions ahead of planned 2027 separation. - 11/3/2026
Keurig Dr Pepper split points to big shift for Canadian beverage aisles
A deeper dive into the planned 2027 division into separate beverage and coffee giants will alter vendor terms and wholesale pricing across Canada. - 11/3/2026
Maple Leaf Foods Q3 profits jump but trims outlook as inflation bites
Higher prices and trade spending boost Q3 margins: C-store operators expected to navigate shifting consumer demand.
