ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR

• 1/5/2026

  Intentionality to define consumer choices in 2026

  A focus on value, health and sourcing provides new opportunities for the convenience channel: Here’s how to keep pace.

  Emma Balment

  
• 12/16/2025

  Health in a hurry

  Convenience stores are well positioned to meet the foodservice and nutrition needs of a younger generation of shoppers.

  Emma Balment

  
• 9/7/2025

  A toast to beverage alcohol at convenience

  As we mark the one-year milestone in Ontario, here’s a look at what the channel can do to compete and further grow the category.

  Emma Balment

  
• 7/14/2025

  What women want

  Creating an emotional connection will help close the gap between women and convenience stores.

  Emma Balment

  
• 6/8/2025

  Heroism not altruism

  For consumers, making sustainable food and beverage choices has never been more convenient and that’s good news for the channel.

  Emma Balment

  
• 1/19/2025

  What's in store for food and beverage at convenience?

  Ipsos Canada reveals three clashing trends shaping the channel in 2025.

  Emma Balment