Naomi Szeben
ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR
- 3/26/2026
Needs' owner, Empire to remove some buy Canadian signage
Empire Co. is starting to remove some signage meant to highlight Canadian products from its store shelves. - 3/26/2026
What Ontario's 2026 budget means for small businesses and convenience store owners
The Ontario government tabled a budget Thursday that focused on developing a resilient economy that includes small business loans and a summary about alcohol sales. - 3/26/2026
Cocoa prices have come down, but that doesn't mean Easter chocolate will be cheaper
Cocoa prices have fallen back from a price spike in recent years — but that doesn't mean C-stores or their customers will see lower prices. - 3/25/2026
Bank of Canada rethinking inflation framework amid persistent shocks
Senior deputy governor Carolyn Rogers said the Bank of Canada wants to be sure it is working to get a better grasp on where price pressures are heading. - 3/25/2026
New loyalty partnership between Canadian Tire Corporation and WestJet
Two Canadian loyalty programs, Triangle Rewards and WestJet Rewards, have teamed up to introduce new ways for Canadians to earn more rewards at the pumps. - 3/25/2026
Gas prices bouncing around recent highs as conflict outlook unclear
Gas prices are bouncing up and down this week as the outlook for the conflict in the Middle East changes quickly. - 3/25/2026
Manitoba’s convenience stores left out of grocery tax cut
The Manitoba Restaurant and Foodservices Association says the tax cut on groceries puts restaurants and convenience stores at a disadvantage. - 3/24/2026
Dollarama will only pass on price increases from war where 'absolutely necessary': CEO
As conflict in the Middle East drives up the cost of many daily essentials, the head of Dollarama Inc. says the company will try to resist hiking its own prices as much as possible. - 3/24/2026
Generate more sales with site level memberships for your car wash
Create value and return customers by packaging multiple services for your car wash. - 3/23/2026
CRA's new digital offerings can help small business owners
Canada Revenue Agency launches a newsletter and an official podcast can help small convenience store owners and independent operators with topics like digital services, tax information for newcomers, and more.
