Naomi Szeben
ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR
- 9/1/2026
Ottawa extending gas tax holiday to January
The federal government is extending the suspension of federal fuel excise taxes until the new year to help Canadians feeling the pressure from higher energy costs caused by instability in the Middle East. - 9/1/2026
Canadian Tire and Tim Hortons launch partnership to boost loyalty programs
Canadian Tire Corp. Ltd. and Tim Hortons are hoping to perk up their customer bases by linking their loyalty programs. - 9/1/2026
A deeper dive into Alimentation Couche-Tard’s Q1 2027
Alimentation Couche-Tard executives discussed loyalty program expansion, market share trends and long-term growth strategies through new store openings and acquisitions. - 8/31/2026
Ontario Convenience Stores Association's plans for Ontario Convenience Week
Annual event highlights the province's retailers while raising funds for regional healthcare foundations. - 8/31/2026
The PÜR Company Promotes John LaPlume to senior national account manager
LaPlume's promotion is aimed to drive cross-channel growth for the better-for-you line of gum. - 8/31/2026
Oh Henry! launches ‘grumble-activated’ vending machine
Hershey Canada brings its experiential marketing to major transit hubs with a grumble-activated vending machine. - 8/31/2026
Three new flavours of Swiss Chalet Sauce Mixes
Swiss Chalet expands its line of powder sauce mixes with three new flavours. - 8/31/2026
Local demand surges for Canadian-made food and household goods, but retailers lag
As the trade war continues, more Canadians are choosing to shop local. But are retailers keeping up? Many brands say they’re still waiting for more shelf space in stores. - 8/31/2026
Honey exports hit with 50% tariff
Most of Canada’s honey is shipped and sold domestically. The two other major markets are the United States and Japan. - 8/30/2026
Beat tariff hikes: how Canadian c-stores can pivot to local sourcing
CICC’s Jeff Brownlee gives practical strategies for Canadian independent retailers navigating cross-border trade uncertainty and rising import costs. - 8/30/2026
Protein chips among competitors for Most Innovative Product award at CHFA
The Canadian Health Food Association's competition features eight Canadian products at the trade show dedicated to the natural, organic and wellness (NOW) industry. - 8/30/2026
FDA authorizes JUUL2 system in the U.S.
While Canadian retailers operate under distinct federal nicotine concentration limits set by Health Canada, market trends in the US often shape consumer demand and product availability across North American retail networks.
