Naomi Szeben
ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR
- 9/23/2026
Quickie store redesign: Ottawa location debuts new layout
Quickie has unveiled a newly refreshed store design at its Ottawa location, offering local shoppers expanded beverage offerings. - 9/22/2026
Health minister says she's not considering looser regulations on nicotine pouches
Federal Health Minister Marjorie Michel stands firm on current nicotine pouch regulations, even as tobacco control groups demand stronger action against the rising illicit market. - 9/22/2026
Province to enforce "Buy Ontario" policy
Ontario warns municipalities they risk losing provincial funding unless they adhere to new "Buy Ontario" procurement rules. - 9/21/2026
Competition Bureau, Empire reach deal on grocer's property control commitments
Canada's competition watchdog says Needs Convenience's parent company, Empire, will end property controls that block rival grocers from opening nearby. - 9/21/2026
How c-stores can tap into fast-moving foodservice trends
Adam Friedman and Philip Santini share ways c-stores can get a head start on food trends and define the difference between novelty and fads. - 9/21/2026
Four wellness trends set to reshape c-store shelves
How new consumer habits and $26 billion in sales are driving the next wave of natural, organic and traditional products into convenience stores. - 9/20/2026
Hasty Market expands 'The Market On' banner to London, Ont.
Hasty Market is continuing its steady expansion across Ontario with plans to bring its newer store concept, The Market On, to London, Ont. - 9/20/2026
Liberals introduce bill to amend Canada Labour Code
The legislation aims to improve labour stability and clear backlogs for car washes, gas stations, fuel producers and convenience stores. However, increased regulatory scrutiny from 100 new health and safety inspectors may lead to more adjustments. - 9/20/2026
Macklem says U.S. trade unpredictability could set back recent economic progress
The unpredictability of U.S. trade policy has heightened uncertainty for businesses and could set back the recent progress of the Canadian economy, the Bank of Canada governor said Monday. - 9/20/2026
Irving Oil names Alfred Stern, former CEO of Austria's OMV, as next president and CEO
New Brunswick energy giant Irving Oil has tapped European energy executive Alfred Stern as its next president and chief executive. - 9/20/2026
Buy Canadian scanner apps have exploded online. How do you know which one is right?
For distributors and c-store operators, the search for Canadian-made goods has intensified. While apps help identify Canadian goods, it can be difficult to determine "how Canadian" an item is. - 9/20/2026
Here's how Buy Canadian scanner apps did on identifying food origins
C-store operators and their clients are using their smartphone to identify Canadian and Canadian-made products: But how do these apps compare?
