Naomi Szeben
ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR
- 6/18/2026
Statistics Canada reports retail sales up 0.5% at $73 billion in April
Statistics Canada says retail sales rose 0.5% to $73.0 billion in April, helped higher by increased sales at gas stations and auto dealers. - 6/18/2026
Harnois opens new location in Saint-Thomas
Harnois Énergies announces the grand opening of a new location in Saint-Thomas. - 6/17/2026
Pizza Pizza kicks off soccer fever
The chain turns their pizza box into a soccer pitch and offers in-store activations to bring the game to customers. - 6/17/2026
CSNC Exclusive: Huer Food's Molly Clinton shares strategies to conquer the c-store candy aisle
How high-definition gummies, "discovery shoppers," and limited edition, licensed confectionery are reshaping the convenience store candy aisle. - 6/17/2026
A closer look at Maple Leaf Foods’ 2025 annual integrated report
Maple Leaf Foods recently released its 2025 Integrated Report, which looks back at a year of major business shifts, strong financial health, and big wins for sustainability. - 6/17/2026
Empire reports EPS of $0.94 in the fourth quarter
The parent company of Needs reported a 22.5% surge in fourth-quarter net earnings to $212 million, capping off its fiscal year ending May 2, 2026. - 6/17/2026
Alleged tobacco operation in First Nation funnelled money to outside crime group: OPP
OPP and Six Nations police allege the tobacco plant's profits were being sent to a non-Indigenous criminal enterprise. - 6/17/2026
Premier Smith promises affordability payments of $100 for Albertans to combat costs
Smith said reductions in gas taxes don't always ensure those savings get passed on to customers. - 6/16/2026
Small grocers embrace Ottawa's national food security strategy
More food hubs and terminals could remove middlemen, making prices more competitive while improving quality for small grocers and convenience stores. - 6/16/2026
Pubs, restaurants careful to avoid World Cup trademark trouble
FIFA volunteers have been enforcing brand protection checks and notifying authorities if they notice something out of line. - 6/15/2026
Canadian Beverage Association's statement: Adoption of Quebec's Bill 9 ignores science-based health
The CBA released a statement directed at the National Assembly, stating that the bill banning the sale of energy drinks to children does not serve public health. - 6/15/2026
INS Market accelerates transit retail expansion with five TTC locations
Convenience retailer eyes national growth as prefab kiosk model gains traction across transit systems and high-density residential developments.
