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- 2/17/2026
Convenience operators welcome report on good track record selling regulated products
Health Canada finds convenience and gas retailers recorded some of the highest compliance rates in the country, notes United Korean Commerce Industry Association of Canada. - 2/17/2026
Formosa Springs relaunches mineral water brand with retail expansion plans
The company says it aims to position its Ontario spring as a domestically sourced alternative in a $109-billion category often dominated by imported mineral waters. - 2/16/2026
Inflation ticks down to 2.3% in January amid lower gas prices: StatCan
Decline in gas prices helped offset food inflation, which accelerated to 7.3% annually in January. - 2/12/2026
Tim Hortons tweaking English muffins, espresso and beverage machinery: president
Announcement came after RBI, the company that owns Tims, revealed its fourth-quarter profit fell compared with a year ago, while its revenue rose. - 2/11/2026
Kraft Heinz pauses plans to split into two companies, says its problems are 'fixable'
The company stated it will pivot from the split and invest $600 million in marketing, sales and product development. - 2/11/2026
Product of the Year Canada announces 2026 award winners
The largest consumer survey of product innovation reveals winners in 40 categories, including several that feature heavily in convenience stores and a 7-Eleven Canada private label frozen treat. - 2/10/2026
Couche-Tard to focus on core platforms while pursuing targeted investments
After ending bid to buy 7-Eleven parent last year, 2026 strategy aims to fully use the power of its scale and network for growth. - 2/9/2026
Asian flavours can open new doors for convenience retail
At the intersection of on-trend flavours, convenience and affordability, lies opportunity. - 2/9/2026
Ottawa plans to add 8,000 new electric vehicle charging ports in Canada
The announcement is part of a suite of changes to the federal auto strategy. - 2/8/2026
Saputo reports $220M profit in the third quarter
CEO says that efficiencies from its modernized network drove robust cash generation.