Naomi Szeben
ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR
- 6/15/2026
Single Canadians pay more for groceries than shared households: Interac survey
Study suggests that there's an opportunity for convenience stores and foodservice operators to sell more single-serve meals and snacks. - 6/15/2026
RBH scrubs 72,000 illicit nicotine ads, urges governments to step up
The tobacco manufacturer personally removed online ads for counterfeit nicotine products, and products with non-compliant flavours or nicotine levels, and asks the government to take stronger action against illicit vapes and pouches. - 6/14/2026
Fairfax signs deal to buy Canadian wine producer Andrew Peller
Fairfax Financial to buy Canadian winemaker Andrew Peller for $579 million. - 6/14/2026
Dollarama has 'smooth' Q1, bracing for impacts of Iran war: CFO
"When we talk about the impacts of higher fuel, none of that actually impacted the first quarter," says Dollarama's chief financial officer. - 6/13/2026
A&W brings back its Root Beer Float for summer
The QSR had discontinued its Root Beer Float in early 2023, but due to popular demand, A&W's iconic drink is back for a limited time. - 6/11/2026
Convenience Industry Council of Canada disappointed by Quebec’s rushed energy drink ban
The CICC says the under-16 sales ban skips public education, penalizes the most compliant retailers, and was passed without meaningful consultation. - 6/11/2026
Waypoint drives brand growth with Juno partnership
Waypoint turns its Hamilton store into a music destination, building its brand through music and community partnerships. - 6/11/2026
Harnois Énergies and its Proxi convenience stores support the Canada Games
Harnois Énergies and its Proxi convenience stores announced their partnership with the 2027 Canada Games, becoming official partners of the event. - 6/11/2026
Quebec becomes first province to ban the sale of energy drinks for children under 16
The bill, scheduled to take effect in six months, makes Quebec the first province in Canada to adopt legislation banning the sale of energy drinks to most minors. - 6/11/2026
Gas analyst says prices in Alberta, Canada, not expected to drop anytime soon
If you were hoping for prices at the pump to keep falling as the summer fast approaches, you may be disappointed. - 6/10/2026
Quebec lowers electric vehicle sales targets for second time
The Quebec government has once again lowered its target for electric vehicle sales. - 6/10/2026
The new leadership triangle: Belief, builder and bonds
RCCStore26 speakers share a practical blueprint for building resilient teams in high-pressure, fast-changing organizations.
