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- 3/19/2026
Statistics Canada reports January retail sales up 1.1% to $70.7B
Core retail sales, which exclude gasoline stations and fuel vendors and motor vehicle and parts dealers, rose 0.9% in January. - 3/19/2026
The skinny on front-of-package labels
Here’s how sugar, sodium and sat-fats data is influencing c-store customers. - 3/18/2026
C-stores getting into the fast lane
It’s not yet common to see self-checkout options in the convenience and gas space, but self-checkout innovations can help streamline c-store and gas operations. - 3/18/2026
Drive gently and carry a loyalty card: ways to take the edge off high pump prices
Advice for you and your customers on driving smart to navigate higher gas prices. - 3/17/2026
CSNC Exclusive Q&A: Laurent Frenette at Petro Service on the car wash of 2026
How technology, water efficiency and customer expectations are reshaping the modern car wash. - 3/17/2026
PHOTO GALLERY: 2026 Convenience U CARWACS Trade Show + Networking
Industry leaders and vendors from across Canada came together in record numbers for another successful Convenience U CARWACS show. - 3/17/2026
Alimentation Couche-Tard CEO optimistic despite rising fuel costs straining customers
Comments come after the company reported its third-quarter results Tuesday, and reported higher year-over-year profit of US$757.2M. - 3/17/2026
Alimentation Couche-Tard reports higher year-over-year profit of US$757.2M
The company reported its third-quarter results yesterday after the closing of the TSX. - 3/15/2026
JUNO weekend creates merchandising opportunity for snacks, ready-to-eat foods
As Skip activates around the JUNO Awards, retailers may find opportunities to tie promotions to watch parties around Canada’s biggest music event. - 3/15/2026
Ontario to give retailers the option of opening on Family Day and Victoria Day
The bill would not change employee rights, including public holiday pay, premium pay and the right for many retail employees to refuse work on a public holiday.