ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR
- 3/2/2026
From TikTok to the till: Making the protein surge work in convenience
Fuelling online food trends are a desire for simple ingredients, health, good looks and longevity. - 3/1/2026
Subway Canada bottles iconic all-dressed flavour in new Ruffles-inspired sauce
The launch of the sauce, developed and produced in Canada, coincides with National Chip Day on March 14. - 3/1/2026
Various brands of Curry Powder Madras recalled due to undeclared mustard
Canadian Food Inspection Agency is conducting a food safety investigation that could result in additional recalls. - 3/1/2026
Energy prices surge as tanker disruptions, facility shutdowns, rattle global supply
Uncertainty continues around how the attacks on Iran and Middle East instability will affect the economy. - 3/1/2026
Sweet spot: How bakery goods keep convenience-gas customers coming back for more
From muffins and cookies to seasonal treats, baked goods are proving to be a high-margin, impulse-driven category (especially when paired with a strong coffee program). - 3/1/2026
EcoTank expanding Ontario production of bulk washer fluid dispensers
Investment of $1.67 million will fund construction of a new manufacturing facility in Dufferin County, northwest of Toronto. - 2/26/2026
Teen gets probation for c-store shoplifting and weapon possession
The stealing of chocolate bars and slushies escalated into a confrontation with a meat cleaver. - 2/26/2026
Winter weather boosted Canadian Tire's Q4 revenue and is still driving sales
"Canadian consumers have remained resilient," said the retailer's CFO Darren Myers. - 2/26/2026
Loblaw partners with Google to allow customers to shop through AI Mode and Gemini
Retailer sees agentic AI shopping—where AI assists people in researching, comparing and buying products—as a natural evolution of how customers want to shop. - 2/25/2026
Quebec to allow spirit-based RTDs in convenience stores
Spirit Canada welcomes the change and will work with the Quebec government to support the implementation of the new rules.